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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Mallet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by Mutiny. Timmy Mallet will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timmy Mallet!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallet lands a head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mallet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Mallet counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Griffin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mallet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Mallet as Griffin shoots in.
Mallet connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Mallet lands but Griffin takes it in his stride.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mallet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mallet pinned against the cage. Mallet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallet works over Griffin's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mallet with a hook.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mallet.
Phil Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallet lands with a kick to the temple. Griffin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mallet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Mallet dodges it nicely.
Mallet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin trying to control the pace.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mallet trying to control from the bottom.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Mallet's head.
Griffin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mallet tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Griffin moves into full mount! Mallet won't be happy about that!
Griffin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin with good strikes from the mount here!
Griffin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Griffin landing punches.
Mallet is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Griffin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mallet is rocked!
Griffin with shots to the head and body - Mallet looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mallet is still in real trouble! Can Griffin finish him?
Griffin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Griffin is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Mallet goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Griffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil Griffin!
During a confident post fight interview, Phil Griffin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laish Tenedos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gryphen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Laish Tenedos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Gryphen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenedos with a jab.
It looks like Forrest Gryphen has been cut.
Gryphen cracks Tenedos with an open hand slap.
Tenedos takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Laish Tenedos has been cut.
Forrest Gryphen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gryphen blocks a head kick by Tenedos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenedos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenedos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gryphen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gryphen.
Tenedos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tenedos tries to clinch there but Gryphen circles away.
Gryphen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tenedos avoids it really well and circles away.
Gryphen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gryphen closes the distance and clinches.
Gryphen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tenedos's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryphen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tenedos's defenses.
Tenedos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gryphen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tenedos backwards.
Tenedos is looking to break free of the clinch but Gryphen has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gryphen throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gryphen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tenedos's brow.
Nice elbow from Gryphen.
Laish Tenedos's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gryphen throws an elbow but misses.
Gryphen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tenedos tries to circle away but Gryphen has him pinned against the cage.
Gryphen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gryphen pushes off an throws an elbow but Tenedos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gryphen throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gryphen throws an elbow but misses.
Gryphen throws an elbow but it misses.
Gryphen throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenedos dodges an elbow strike from Gryphen.
Gryphen stalling in the clinch.
Gryphen throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gryphen throws an elbow but misses.
Gryphen pushes off an throws an elbow but Tenedos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tenedos can't break the clinch.
Gryphen misses with an elbow over the top.
Tenedos dodges an elbow strike from Gryphen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gryphen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tenedos's brow.
Gryphen throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Gryphen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenedos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tenedos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gryphen.
Gryphen blocks an elbow strike.
Gryphen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tenedos missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenedos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tenedos is trying to stall.
Tenedos dodges an elbow strike from Gryphen.
Gryphen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tenedos throws an elbow but it misses.
Gryphen is stalling here.
Gryphen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tenedos's defenses.
Tenedos is trying to break the clinch but Gryphen is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gryphen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gryphen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gryphen throws an elbow but misses.
Gryphen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gryphen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenedos tries to stall but Gryphen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gryphen misses with an elbow strike.
Tenedos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tenedos wants to get back to striking at distance but Gryphen won't allow it.
Tenedos is trying to drag Gryphen to the mat but Gryphen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tenedos blocks an elbow strike from Gryphen.
Gryphen throws an elbow but it misses.
Tenedos avoids the elbow strike from Gryphen, against the cage.
Tenedos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gryphen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gryphen lands an elbow inside that Tenedos shrugs off.
Laish Tenedos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gryphen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tenedos goes for a takedown attempt but Gryphen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenedos tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Gryphen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tenedos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gryphen counters with a series of strikes. Tenedos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gryphen misses with a head kick.
Forrest Gryphen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tenedos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gryphen.
Tenedos takes one to the side of the head.
Gryphen clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenedos connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gryphen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tenedos's brow.
Tenedos working hard to break the clinch.
Gryphen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tenedos manages to break the clinch.
Tenedos throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tenedos.
Laish Tenedos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gryphen closes the distance and clinches up with Tenedos, looking for a takedown. Gryphen pushes Tenedos against the cage but Tenedos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tenedos throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryphen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tenedos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gryphen tries to land a body kick
and Tenedos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gryphen's knee momentarily.
Gryphen is breathing heavily.
Tenedos throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tenedos. That's going to slow Gryphen down.
Tenedos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tenedos misses with a head kick.
Tenedos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gryphen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tenedos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gryphen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gryphen throws the kick towards the body but Tenedos avoids it.
Tenedos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tenedos wants to clinch up but Gryphen keeps it at a distance.
Tenedos swings for the body but Gryphen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tenedos!
Tenedos scores with a head kick. Gryphen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gryphen clinches up against the cage.
Gryphen pushes off an throws an elbow but Tenedos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gryphen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gryphen misses with an elbow over the top.
Gryphen throws an elbow that misses.
Tenedos breaks from the clinch.
Gryphen misses with a series of wild punches.
Tenedos misses with a head kick.
Tenedos gets tackled into the cage by Gryphen. Gryphen maintains the clinch.
Gryphen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Forrest Gryphen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryphen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tenedos working hard to break the clinch.
Tenedos blocks an elbow strike from Gryphen.
Tenedos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gryphen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gryphen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tenedos's brow.
Tenedos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tenedos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tenedos is trying to break the clinch but Gryphen has him pressed against the cage.
Tenedos is trying to break free.
Gryphen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gryphen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tenedos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tenedos tries to break the clinch but Gryphen is controlling the position.
Gryphen misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gryphen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tenedos wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gryphen lands an elbow just above Tenedos 's eye.
Jeez, Laish Tenedos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tenedos takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Laish Tenedos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Forrest Gryphen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Double Rainbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jacob Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Double Rainbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rainbow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rainbow pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rainbow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Rainbow wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rainbow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rainbow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Rainbow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rainbow looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rainbow working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Rainbow wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rainbow.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rainbow working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainbow is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rainbow is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Rainbow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rainbow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rainbow has Smith in his guard.
Rainbow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith prevents Rainbow from getting back to his feet.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rainbow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rainbow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith prevents Rainbow from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Rainbow's brow.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rainbow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Rainbow defends easily.
Rainbow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rainbow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rainbow drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rainbow as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smith screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rainbow! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Double Rainbow!
Double Rainbow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naser Al Shami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Summers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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255 lbs
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267 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Naser Al Shami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Summers!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers closes the distance and clinches up with Al Shami, looking for a takedown. Summers pushes Al Shami against the cage but Al Shami circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Summers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Luke Summers has been cut.
Summers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Shami defends it nicely.
Naser Al Shami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Summers checks a leg kick.
Al Shami throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Summers shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Shami manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Summers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Naser Al Shami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Summers.
Al Shami connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Summers dives in and grabs Al Shami's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Shami pushes down on Summers's head and hops out.
Summers slips a jab and a cross from Al Shami.
Summers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Summers.
Summers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
No joy there for Al Shami, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Shami throws a leg kick but Summers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Summers staying out of range there.
A combination from Al Shami does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Summers.
Summers moves out of range as Al Shami strikes.
Naser Al Shami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers walks into a stiff left hand from Al Shami.
Summers feints and as Al Shami raises his hands in defense, Summers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers stops Al Shami from standing up.
Al Shami has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Summers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Summers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Summers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Shami connects with a right hand. Summers shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Shami throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Summers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Shami is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Summers.
Al Shami stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Shami wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Shami rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Summers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Summers blocks a jab.
Summers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Shami swivels and escapes.
Al Shami scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Shami but Al Shami pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Shami lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Summers circles away quickly and effectively.
Summers has a takedown stuffed.
Summers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Shami scores with a sloppy right hand. Summers should have avoided that one.
Al Shami scores with a leg kick.
Al Shami checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Shami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Summers.
A combination from Al Shami does no damage.
Al Shami looks to land a left hand but Summers moved out of range nicely.
Al Shami lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Shami lands a slapping body shot.
Summers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Al Shami.
Summers looks gassed!
Al Shami moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Shami lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Summers circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Al Shami scores with a four punch combination!
That has opened up Luke Summers's cut even more.
Al Shami moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Shami throws a body punch but Summers moves out of range.
Summers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Shami defends it nicely.
Al Shami with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Shami misses with a two punch combination.
Al Shami checks a leg kick.
Al Shami throws out a loose jab but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Shami lands a really nice looking cross but Summers seems unphased.
Summers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Shami's waist but Al Shami gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Summers off to one side.
Al Shami throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
Al Shami throws a series of punches but Summers avoids them all with ease.
Al Shami blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Shami misses with a two punch combination.
Al Shami throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Summers blocks a jab.
Al Shami throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Summers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Shami on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Shami throws a series of punches but Summers moves out of range.
No joy there for Al Shami, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Summers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Summers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Summers with that takedown attempt.
Summers checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Al Shami misses.
Al Shami attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al Shami throws a right hand that Summers ducks under and follows up with a left that Summers also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naser Al Shami dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Summers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Summers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Shami but Al Shami pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Shami stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Shami wants it to stay on the feet.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Shami as he avoids it easily.
Naser Al Shami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Summers.
Summers swinging wildly here.
Al Shami feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Summerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Shami throws out a loose jab but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Shami bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Al Shami here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Al Shami misses the jab.
Summers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Shami.
Al Shami throws a series of punches but Summers avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Summers.
Al Shami's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Shami duly obliges.
Al Shami throws a hook but Summers blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Shami but Al Shami pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Shami misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Shami misses with a leg kick.
Al Shami moves away from the strike by Summers.
A slow jab from Al Shami misses its intended target.
Al Shami throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Shami throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Summers counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Shami throws a hook but Summers blocks it.
Naser Al Shami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Al Shami.
Summers dodges the punch combination from Al Shami.
Summers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Shami defends it nicely.
Donk. Summers catches Al Shami right on the button with a cross.
Naser Al Shami is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Shami throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Shami scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Shami takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The cut above Luke Summers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al Shami jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Summers shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Shami sprawls well. He's pushed Summers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Shami throws an overhand right that lands on Summers's shoulder, as Summers tries to avoid the shot.
Summers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Shami.
Al Shami throws a right hand that Summers ducks under and follows up with a left that Summers also avoids with ease.
Al Shami misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Summers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Shami pinned against the cage. Al Shami gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Summers.
Summers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Shami is able to avoid easily.
Jab, jab by Al Shami - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Shami stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Shami wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Shami throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Shami misses with a double jab.
Al Shami throws a series of punches but Summers avoids them all with ease.
Al Shami throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Summers.
Al Shami ducks under a wild hook from Summers.
Al Shami throws a lazy right hand but Summers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Summers shoots in and drives through. Al Shami sprawls well.
Summers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Shami connects with a right hand. Summers shakes it off.
Luke Summers's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Summers looks to land a left hand but Al Shami moved out of range nicely.
Al Shami works the jab nicely.
Al Shami throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Shami throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
Summers clobbers Al Shami with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Shami misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Shami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Summers can do to turn this around?
Al Shami displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Summers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Shami scores with a nice head shot.
Al Shami looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Nice cross by Al Shami.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luke Summers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Naser Al Shami!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Stump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quala Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stump might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drop the Bombshell. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 lbs
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22
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Stump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quala Bear!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stump closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stump lands in his opponent's guard.
Stump slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bear holds on and takes a little breather.
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice body kick from Bear.
Stump closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Jordan Stump has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bear lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stump shoots in for a takedown but Bear shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stump is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Bear.
Stump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bear circles away.
Bear lands a big uppercut and Stump crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stump looks OK. Bear waves Stump back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Bear misses.
Bear lands a nice shot to the body.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Bear! Stump is backing up but he can't get away as Bear lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Stump and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quala Bear!
During a confident post fight interview, Quala Bear thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Axon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Axon!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Axon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axon looks to land a right hand but Shields moved out of range.
Axon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Axon.
Axon misses with a hook. Shields ducked under it nicely.
Shields staying out of range there.
Shields fails with the takedown
and Axon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axon scores with a body shot.
Axon tries to land a leg kick but Shields saw it coming and moves away.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Axon shows good takedown defense.
Axon lands a body shot.
Shields slips a straight right by Axon.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Axon shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axon just misses with a punch to the body.
Axon avoids the body shot from Shields.
A head kick misses from Axon.
Axon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick by Axon misses
and Shields counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shields is keen to just control but Axon is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axon tries to kick Shields off but Shields keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Axon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Axon.
Shields won't allow Axon to get back to his feet.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Axon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Shields stands up and waves to Axon to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Shields shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Axon defends it nicely.
Shields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axon scores with the left hand. Shields knows he should have avoided that one.
Axon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adam Axon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axon misses with a wild body shot.
Axon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Axon misses.
Axon throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Shields moves forwards but Axon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Axon throws a leg kick
and Shields counters with a series of strikes. Axon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Axon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Axon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Axon throws the left hand but Shields avoids the punch easily.
Axon misses with a wild body shot.
Shields misses with a head kick.
Axon lands a jab-cross combination.
Shields closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shields lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shields stands and throws Axon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shields working away.
Axon is not content to let Shields control the position.
Shields lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Axon has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Axon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Axon misses with a looping left.
Shields fails with the takedown.
Shields dives in and grabs Axon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Axon pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shields is defended easily by Axon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields with a poor takedown
enabling Axon to counter with a crisp jab.
Axon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Axon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Axon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields shoots in and drives through. Axon sprawls well.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axon.
A combination from Axon does no damage.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Axon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shields takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axon throws a lazy right hand but Shields sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam Axon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shields tries to clinch up.
Shields blocks a head kick by Axon.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Axon.
Axon just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields is looking to land body kicks.
Axon lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axon throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Axon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Axon throws a leg kick but Shields sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Axon throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Jake Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields walks into a straight right hand from Axon.
Axon throws a right hand that misses
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Axon won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Axon keeps working.
Axon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shields is looking to clinch.
Adam Axon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axon throws out a loose jab but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axon leaves Shields with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Axon loads up on a big right hand but Shields slips the punch.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Axon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Axon. No joy for Shields on that attempt.
Shields fails with the takedown
and Axon counters with a straight right hand.
Axon takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses.
Axon swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axon digs a good body shot into Shields's ribs.
Axon looks to land a right hand but Shields moved out of range.
Axon throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Shields misses.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shields thinking.
Axon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axon swats away the attempt to clinch by Shields.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Axon.
Shields closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axon counters with a three punch combo that has Shields backing up. Shields nods at Axon to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Axon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shields lands with a kick to the temple. Axon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Adam Axon has been cut.
Axon gets caught napping as Shields dives in and scores a takedown. Axon manages to retain guard.
Shields wants to control from the top but Axon keeps moving.
Shields working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Axon's head.
Shields wants to control from the top but Axon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Axon is retaining full guard.
Axon controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
Shields looking to sit in guard and control but Axon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Axon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Axon looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axon wants to stand and escape but instead Shields has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Axon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Axon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields wants to clinch up but Axon keeps it at a distance.
Axon throws a leg kick but Shields checks it.
Axon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shields sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axon misses with a body shot.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axon.
Shields closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Axon quickly recovers to half guard.
Shields seems to be looking for submissions.
Shields is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Axon is just riding it out for now. Shields eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axon is trying to get back to full guard.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axon wants to get back to full guard.
Axon won't allow Shields to pass to mount.
Shields wants to control but Axon is keeping him busy.
Shields stops Axon from getting back to his feet.
Axon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields wants to work for an arm triangle but Axon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shields has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shields trying to control but Axon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axon tries to buck Shields off so he can stand up but Shields has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Axon falls backwards, slamming Shields to the mat but Shields holds on tight! Axon is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Shields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Twister!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Twister fails with a takedown attempt.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Twister scores with a shot to the body.
Twister misses with a body shot.
Twister cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James shoots in and drives through. Twister sprawls well.
James shoots in but Twister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twister thows a body shot but no joy.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Twister scores with a shot to the body.
Tony Twister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Twister scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twister dodges the punch combination from James.
Twister displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
James staying out of range there.
Twister looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Twister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Twister looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twister looking to pass the guard.
Twister wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Twister is standing up over James. James looks to escape but Twister dives into side control.
Twister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Twister laying and praying for a moment but James takes advantage and regains half guard.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Twister works his foot free and advances to mount.
James wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twister looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that James really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Twister looking to secure an arm triangle but James defends it well.
James squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
James defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Twister.
Twister wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Twister takes James's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, James is in trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Twister.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Twister dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Twister looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Twister lands an overhand right.
Twister looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twister has a takedown stuffed.
Twister thows a body shot but no joy.
Alex James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twister gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James stands and throws Twister's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Twister sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if James 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.
James is pressing down on Twister's thigh, looking to free his foot. Twister is holding on for now.
Twister actively working from the bottom here.
James thows a huge punch but Twister dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twister keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Twister is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
James wants to control but Twister is keeping him busy.
James prevents Twister from improving his position.
Twister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Twister looking for submissions off his back.
James perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Twister looking for submissions off his back.
Twister won't allow James to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
James tries to pass to full mount but Twister defends it.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Twister keeps working.
Twister wants to get back to full guard.
Twister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
James is trying to control. Twister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James thows a huge punch but Twister dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Twister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Twister is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
James trying to control the action but Twister is working from the bottom.
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!
Twister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James passes the guard and advances to mount!
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex James dominated that second round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Twister cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Twister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Twister swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Twister slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James throws a right and a left that Twister avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Twister as James shoots in.
Twister is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twister misses the shot to the body.
Twister digs a good hook to James's body.
Twister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Twister fails with the takedown
and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Twister!
Twister sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
James is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Alex James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Twister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twister keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Twister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Twister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is stalling in the full guard.
Twister is trying to keep James in close.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Twister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twister being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Alex James wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A big right from Twister misses.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Twister circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Twister misses with a body shot.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twister throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Twister throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Twister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Twister swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Twister throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Twister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Twister.
I think Twister 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Twister!
A victorious Tony Twister thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedo Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai fight music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedo Bear!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaowanungkarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bear blocks a head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chaowanungkarn sprawls well. Chaowanungkarn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaowanungkarn throws out a loose jab but Bear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a head kick.
Chaowanungkarn looks to throw the jab but Bear is out of range.
Chaowanungkarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bear scores with a shot to the body.
Bear blocks a low kick nicely.
Chaowanungkarn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chaowanungkarn doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Bear fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chaowanungkarn sprawls well initially but Bear persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bear throwing shots but Chaowanungkarn is blocking nicely.
Chaowanungkarn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear moves nicely into side control.
Bear working the ground and pound but Chaowanungkarn is defending the strikes.
Bear goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chaowanungkarn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bear but great work by Chaowanungkarn.
Bear sneaks out the side door and pushes Chaowanungkarn away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch but Bear moves out of range.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bear stuns Chaowanungkarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chaowanungkarn wants to clinch.
Bear blocks a leg kick.
Bear scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bear has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bear throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bear closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn circles away.
Chaowanungkarn connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaowanungkarn closes the distance and clinches.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chaowanungkarn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedo Bear.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chaowanungkarn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chaowanungkarn looks to land a right hand but Bear moved out of range.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a spinning back kick!
Chaowanungkarn instigates a clinch.
Chaowanungkarn lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Pedo Bear has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the head.
Chaowanungkarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bear has Chaowanungkarn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chaowanungkarn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Bear looks gassed!
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn is defending well.
Chaowanungkarn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bear takes an elbow to the temple.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the body.
Bear takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chaowanungkarn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn drives through and clinches with Bear against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn lands a left hand.
Chaowanungkarn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bear lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chaowanungkarn.
That has opened up Pedo Bear's cut even more.
Chaowanungkarn with a knee to the head.
Bear is rocked!
Chaowanungkarn dips a shoulder and cracks Bear with a mighty uppercut! Bear falls back against the cage and Chaowanungkarn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bear is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Chaowanungkarn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
After winning the bout, Suchart Chaowanungkarn 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Its Time for War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Manny Pacquiao has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kuroda Atsushi's chin.
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155 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Atsushi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Atsushi misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Pacquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pacquiao.
Atsushi throws out a loose jab but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacquiao avoids a kick to the body.
Atsushi misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Atsushi moves out of range as Pacquiao strikes.
Atsushi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiao circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Atsushi backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Atsushi thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuroda Atsushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushi drives through with a takedown into Pacquiao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Atsushi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pacquiao's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacquiao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Atsushi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Atsushi lands a couple of elbows.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacquiao wants to sweep but no luck.
Atsushi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atsushi drops back looking for a leg! Pacquiao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pacquiao manages to kick Atsushi off! Atsushi jumps back into Pacquiao's guard.
Atsushi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi forces his way into half guard.
Atsushi slips a nice elbow through Pacquiao's hands, connecting with Pacquiao's forehead.
Atsushi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Atsushi lands a nice short elbow.
Atsushi winds up and cracks Pacquiao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atsushi working over Pacquiao with some ground and pound. Pacquiao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pacquiao tries to get to full guard but Atsushi has control of the leg.
Pacquiao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pacquiao is defending against the submission attempts here by Atsushi.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atsushi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pacquiao taking some punishment here, with Atsushi in his half guard.
Pacquiao is defending against the submission attempts here by Atsushi.
Atsushi moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking for a sweep.
Atsushi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pacquiao is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kuroda Atsushi!
A relieved looking Kuroda Atsushi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Dry County. Edwards has chosen NoMeansNo - I'm an Asshole as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago de Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Souza lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
de Souza moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
de Souza moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards throws an elbow but it misses.
Edwards lands a damaging elbow.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edwards tries a body shot but de Souza blocks it.
de Souza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle.
Edwards looking to slow down the pace here.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from de Souza.
Edwards is pressed up against the cage. de Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Edwards down to the mat. Edwards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but de Souza moves away.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards misses with the combination.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and de Souza counters with a solid body kick.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but de Souza is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards scores with the left hand. de Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Edwards misses with the combination.
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but de Souza moved out of range.
Mark Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
de Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
de Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from de Souza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but de Souza is just out of range.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edwards throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
de Souza checks a leg kick.
de Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Edwards is looking to reverse the position.
Edwards prevents de Souza from improving position.
The strikes coming from de Souza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
de Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edwards prevents de Souza from moving into mount.
Edwards can't do much from the bottom here.
de Souza 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to improve his position.
Edwards sneaks back into half guard.
de Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards is trying to defend against the ground and pound but de Souza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. de Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards won't allow de Souza to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edwards can do anything to dispel that myth.
de Souza working Edwards over with strikes.
de Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
de Souza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
de Souza tries to pass to full mount but Edwards defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edwards's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
de Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
de Souza avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Edwards is in a horrible position here. de Souza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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 Thiago de Souza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Edwards throws out a leg kick but de Souza moves out of range and Edwards only half commits.
de Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
de Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but de Souza slips the punch.
de Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
Edwards digs a good body shot into de Souza's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as de Souza checks a leg kick.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but de Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
A punch lands to the side of de Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
de Souza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edwards's guard.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with de Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
de Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edwards keeping full guard, as de Souza tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza has gone for a leg lock! Edwards slips out almost immediately though and dives into de Souza's guard.
Edwards chips away with some ground and pound.
de Souza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Edwards!
Edwards regains half guard.
Edwards wants to control but de Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. de Souza connects with a nice short shot to Edwards's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edwards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
de Souza stands up over Edwards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edwards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edwards looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwards, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
de Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
de Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
de Souza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
de Souza throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.
de Souza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
de Souza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
de Souza advances to half guard.
de Souza passes to full mount!
de Souza with good strikes from the mount here!
de Souza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Edwards is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Edwards badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of de Souza around the waist but de Souza pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! de Souza is the winner by TKO! de Souza jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago de Souza!
Thiago de Souza retains his middleweight title!
Thiago de Souza managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !, into his post fight interview.
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