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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Woodhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Woodhouse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Woodhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurice Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodhouse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sullivan pinned against the cage. Sullivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sullivan scores with a takedown into Woodhouse's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woodhouse controls Sullivan momentarily but Sullivan frees himself.
Sullivan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice Sullivan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Woodhouse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown. Woodhouse fights it but they end up in guard.
Sullivan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sullivan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Woodhouse keeps moving.
Sullivan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sullivan has gone for a leg lock! Woodhouse slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sullivan's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodhouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodhouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woodhouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Woodhouse!
Sullivan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Woodhouse gets back to half guard.
Sullivan trying to control the pace.
Sullivan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sullivan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woodhouse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodhouse is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Woodhouse punching from the bottom.
Woodhouse won't allow Sullivan to pass to mount.
Sullivan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sullivan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sullivan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Woodhouse has his hands clasped together but Sullivan breaks the hold and Woodhouse is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sullivan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maurice Sullivan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Eliasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bomba (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 Jack Bomba was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonas Eliasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Bomba!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Bomba.
Eliasson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomba.
Bomba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bomba connects with a solid leg kick.
Eliasson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Eliasson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bomba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bomba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eliasson tries to bum rush Bomba with a series of wild strikes but Bomba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bomba.
Eliasson closes the distance and clinches.
Eliasson has Bomba pressed against the cage.
Eliasson prevents Bomba from breaking the clinch.
Bomba keeps control of Eliasson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bomba is trying to force a seperation but Eliasson has the dominant position.
Bomba scores a nice knee to the body.
Bomba blocks a body shot from Eliasson.
Bomba tries to land a knee to the head but Eliasson blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliasson has Bomba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Eliasson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bomba tumbling to the mat - Eliasson dives into Bomba's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomba keeping moving, preventing Eliasson from controlling successfully.
Eliasson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bomba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bomba keeping full guard, as Eliasson tries to pass.
Bomba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eliasson prevents Bomba from getting back to his feet.
Bomba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eliasson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eliasson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomba keeping full guard, as Eliasson tries to pass.
Eliasson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eliasson throwing strikes but missing.
Eliasson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomba is keeping the position for now.
Eliasson throws an elbow that misses. Bomba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eliasson's guard. Nice move by Bomba!
Eliasson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomba trying to control the position from guard on top but Eliasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson controlling the position.
Eliasson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bomba manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eliasson wants to control from the top but Bomba keeps moving.
Bomba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eliasson's guard.
Eliasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Eliasson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eliasson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Eliasson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Eliasson working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomba is squirming around, avoiding Eliasson's attempts to control the action.
Eliasson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bomba is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eliasson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bomba in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bomba to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Eliasson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Duckworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Perciwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Duckworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johan Perciwall!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duckworth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Duckworth stands up and beckons Perciwall to his feet.
Perciwall lands a high kick!
Perciwall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Duckworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duckworth stuffs the takedown.
Duckworth throws a series of punches but Perciwall avoids them all with ease.
Perciwall tries to clinch
and Duckworth moves into the clinch.
Duckworth is looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duckworth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perciwall tries a knee to the head but Duckworth blocks it.
Perciwall tries to stall but Duckworth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duckworth manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duckworth has managed to clinch.
Duckworth manages to pull guard.
Duckworth has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Perciwall should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Duckworth has tightened it up now! Perciwall should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Duckworth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbigniew Ciosek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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277 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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193 cm
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269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zbigniew Ciosek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ciosek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ciosek is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ciosek, right into the meat.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ciosek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos connects with a right hand. Ciosek shakes it off.
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Ciosek ducked under it nicely.
Dos Santos missing with a left hand there. Ciosek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Santos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ciosek throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Ciosek ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciosek also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos missing with a left hand there. Ciosek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ciosek fakes the leg kick and cracks Dos Santos in the body.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
Ciosek lands a nice looking body kick.
Ciosek loads up on a big right hand but Dos Santos slips the punch.
Ciosek thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ciosek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ciosek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Ciosek lands a big uppercut and Dos Santos crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dos Santos looks OK. Ciosek waves Dos Santos back to his feet!
Dos Santos is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ciosek.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Ciosek finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ciosek! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zbigniew Ciosek!
A victorious Zbigniew Ciosek 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 Zhang Wufie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Monfries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wufie comes to the cage accompanied by Beg Waves. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhang Wufie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Monfries!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monfries scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wufie looking for subs from the bottom but Monfries mounts him!
Wufie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monfries lands a big shot there that rocks Wufie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Monfries thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Monfries trying to control but Wufie is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wufie tries to lock up and control but Monfries gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wufie is trying to escape the mount.
Wufie taking shots to the head.
Monfries with a couple of short strikes.
Monfries lands with some strikes.
Wufie can't escape the position.
Wufie is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wufie tries to buck Monfries off but he can't manage it.
Monfries landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wufie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Monfries trying to control from Wufie's half guard. Wufie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monfries showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wufie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monfries wants to control from the top but Wufie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monfries pushes down on Wufie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monfries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wufie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wufie won't allow Monfries to pass to mount.
Monfries stands up out of the half guard.
Monfries shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wufie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monfries lands a couple of digs.
Monfries postures up and lands a big shot to Wufie's brow.
Monfries trying to control the position from guard on top but Wufie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wufie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wufie keeping moving, preventing Monfries from controlling successfully.
Wufie is trying to control the position but Monfries postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monfries trying to control but Wufie is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Monfries dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wufie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Angus Monfries has been cut.
Monfries fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monfries.
Zhang Wufie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wufie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Monfries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monfries tries for a takedown but Wufie circles away easily
and Wufie counters with an inside leg kick.
Monfries misses with a takedown
and Wufie counters with a leg kick.
Zhang Wufie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Monfries.
Wufie throws a nice head kick!
Wufie connects with a leg kick. Monfries looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wufie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monfries. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monfries misses with a takedown
and Wufie counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wufie throws a right hand that Monfries ducks under and follows up with a left that Monfries also avoids with ease.
Monfries fails with the takedown
and Wufie counters with a stiff right hand.
Monfries changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wufie tries to avoid it but Monfries manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wufie to the ground. Wufie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monfries is breathing heavily.
Wufie pushes Monfries away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Wufie.
Monfries misses with a takedown attempt
and Wufie counters with a one-two to the body.
Wufie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Monfries with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wufie counters with a head kick.
Monfries chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wufie can pounce on him.
Wufie scores with a head kick. Monfries tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wufie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monfries has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Angus Monfries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monfries 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wufie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wufie throws a nice head kick!
Monfries wants to clinch up but Wufie keeps it at a distance.
Wufie keeps Monfries at a distance using the push kick.
Monfries doesn't manage to clinch there - Wufie circles away.
A combination from Wufie does no damage.
Wufie connects with a solid leg kick.
Wufie throws a head kick that misses.
Wufie lands with a kick to the temple. Monfries shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wufie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wufie wants it to stay on the feet.
Monfries is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wufie's half guard.
Wufie actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wufie trying to control from the bottom.
Monfries is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Angus Monfries has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wufie tries to roll over but Monfries keeps him under control.
Monfries is looking for a kimura here.
Wufie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monfries wants to control but Wufie is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wufie moves into full guard.
Monfries drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wufie dives on top into guard.
Monfries looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wufie is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monfries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Wufie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus Monfries's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Monfries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wufie as he jumps to the side.
Monfries shoots in but Wufie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wufie.
Wufie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Monfries tries for a takedown but Wufie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zhang Wufie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Monfries.
Wufie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wufie cracks the inside of Monfries's front leg.
Monfries has his takedown stuffed
and Wufie counters with a low kick, right behind Monfries 's knee.
Monfries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monfries fails with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Wufie slams his shin into Monfries's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monfries fails with a takedown attempt.
Monfries takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wufie lands a head kick!
Wufie tries to clinch up.
Wufie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monfries tries for a takedown but Wufie circles away easily
and Wufie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wufie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monfries's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monfries is defended easily by Wufie.
Wufie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Monfries back to the cage. Wufie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wufie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wufie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monfries.
Monfries misses with a takedown attempt
and Wufie counters with a left and a right that stings Monfries.
Wufie thuds his shin into the meat of Monfries's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Wufie.
Monfries shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wufie pinned against the cage. Wufie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monfries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wufie. Wufie obviously looking to wear him down.
Wufie scores with a head kick. Monfries tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wufie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wufie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monfries won't allow Wufie to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monfries manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Monfries wants to sweep here but Wufie controlling him for the moment.
Wufie with a nice head shot there.
Monfries wants to sweep but no luck.
Wufie throws a big elbow that misses.
Monfries wants to stand up but Wufie is controlling him.
Wufie is working Monfries over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wufie looking to pass the guard.
Wufie passes Monfries's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wufie throwing shots but Monfries is blocking nicely.
Monfries is looking for a sweep. Wufie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monfries trying to control but Wufie postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monfries is refusing to be controlled, as Wufie sits in half guard.
Monfries is defending against the submission attempts here by Wufie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Wufie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wufie 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Wufie!
Zhang Wufie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nefertum Imhotep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamid Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nefertum Imhotep!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anubis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Imhotep avoids it really well and circles away.
Anubis instigates a clinch.
Anubis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Imhotep is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anubis gets control of Imhotep's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anubis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Imhotep got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anubis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imhotep has managed to get both his arms back between Anubis's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imhotep wanted to stand there but Anubis had control of the position.
Imhotep gets to his feet. Anubis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Imhotep shoots in for a takedown but Anubis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anubis stuffs the takedown attempt from Imhotep. Imhotep gets slowly back to his feet.
Imhotep gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anubis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anubis.
Hamid Anubis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nefertum Imhotep.
Anubis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Imhotep has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anubis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anubis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Imhotep smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anubis working over Imhotep with some ground and pound. Imhotep looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Imhotep is trying to stand.
Anubis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anubis is looking for a kimura here.
Anubis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anubis is working away from the top position though.
Imhotep is staying active underneath Anubis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anubis seems to be looking for submissions.
Anubis misses with a head shot. Imhotep uses the momentum to regain guard.
Imhotep wants to control the position but Anubis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imhotep is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis stops Imhotep from getting back to his feet.
Anubis is working for a kimura but Imhotep is defending it quite comfortably.
Imhotep has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anubis is working away from the top position though.
Imhotep has one foot on Anubis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Imhotep gets a clinch.
Anubis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anubis jumps guard but Imhotep turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Imhotep can't get the takedown.
Anubis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anubis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anubis misses with a takedown attempt - Imhotep sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Imhotep fails with an attempt to clinch.
Imhotep doesn't manage to clinch there - Anubis circles away.
Nefertum Imhotep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imhotep tries to clinch but Anubis moves away
and Anubis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Imhotep won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anubis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Imhotep has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anubis lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Anubis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Imhotep connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Hamid Anubis has been cut.
Anubis tries for a takedown but Imhotep sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Imhotep pushes Anubis up against the cage in a clinch.
Imhotep trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anubis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Imhotep takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anubis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Imhotep to keep the fight standing.
Anubis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Imhotep has him pressed against the cage.
Anubis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamid Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imhotep lands an elbow that stopped Anubis in his tracks for a moment.
Imhotep landing 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!
Anubis tries to pull guard but Imhotep won't allow it.
Imhotep avoiding damage.
Anubis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anubis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Imhotep just stands there and leans against the cage.
Imhotep changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anubis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anubis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anubis counters with a shoot takedown. Imhotep fights it but they end up in guard.
Anubis stops Imhotep from standing up.
Imhotep is trying to control the position but Anubis postures up.
Imhotep is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anubis trying to control the position from guard on top but Imhotep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep wants to stand but Anubis is controlling the position.
Anubis pushing down on Imhotep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imhotep is trying to stand.
Anubis wants to work for an arm triangle but Imhotep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anubis is working for a submission of some sort.
Imhotep wants to control the action here but instead Anubis manages to pass to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep is desperately trying to improve his position but Anubis has a good base and remains in mount.
Imhotep tries to lock up and control but Anubis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Imhotep is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imhotep is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Anubis locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Imhotep is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamid Anubis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Michalak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Damsted Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michalak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wretch 32 ft Delilah- Don't Be Afraid. Radoslaw Michalak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kristian Damsted Andersen's chin.
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22
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21
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Radoslaw Michalak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristian Damsted Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damsted Andersen closes the distance and clinches up with Michalak, looking for a takedown. Damsted Andersen pushes Michalak against the cage but Michalak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Damsted Andersen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michalak misses with an uppercut
and Damsted Andersen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michalak won't be happy with that.
Damsted Andersen trying to control the action but Michalak is working from the bottom.
Damsted Andersen working the head with strikes.
Damsted Andersen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Michalak pushes Damsted Andersen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Damsted Andersen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Damsted Andersen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Michalak's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michalak pushes Damsted Andersen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Damsted Andersen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Michalak parries the strikes from Damsted Andersen easily there. Damsted Andersen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Michalak to escape.
Damsted Andersen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michalak struggling a bit here.
Damsted Andersen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Michalak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Michalak avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Damsted Andersen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen decides to stand back up. Damsted Andersen steps back and let's Michalak get back to his feet.
Damsted Andersen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michalak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damsted Andersen tries for a takedown but Michalak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radoslaw Michalak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Damsted Andersen.
Michalak shoots for a double leg takedown but Damsted Andersen sprawls well. He's pushed Michalak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left and a right from Michalak both land. Nice combination.
Damsted Andersen 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.
Damsted Andersen is pushing down on Michalak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michalak is fighting to maintain full guard but Damsted Andersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Michalak is trying to maintain the position but Damsted Andersen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen seems to be working for a kimura but Michalak defends the submission attempt.
Damsted Andersen is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damsted Andersen stops Michalak from getting back to his feet.
Damsted Andersen prevents Michalak from improving his position.
Damsted Andersen is working for a kimura but Michalak is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Damsted Andersen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen wants to pass to mount but Michalak is defending the position.
Michalak is trying to maintain the position but Damsted Andersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Damsted Andersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Michalak is looking for a sweep. Damsted Andersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Damsted Andersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michalak defends it well.
Damsted Andersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Michalak wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Damsted Andersen.
Damsted Andersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michalak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Damsted Andersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Damsted Andersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Michalak!
Michalak holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Damsted Andersen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Michalak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Damsted Andersen has hold of Michalak's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Michalak manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michalak is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Damsted Andersen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Michalak walks into a stiff left hand from Damsted Andersen.
Radoslaw Michalak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michalak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michalak misses with a double jab.
Michalak throws a leg kick
and Damsted Andersen counters with a takedown into side control.
Michalak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Damsted Andersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Damsted Andersen tries to pass to full mount but Michalak defends it.
Damsted Andersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Damsted Andersen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michalak defends it well.
Michalak trying to control here.
Damsted Andersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Michalak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Michalak is staying active underneath Damsted Andersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Michalak is trying to get back to full guard.
Damsted Andersen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Michalak!
Michalak defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Damsted Andersen.
Damsted Andersen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Damsted Andersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Michalak wants to get back to his feet.
Michalak can't escape the position.
Damsted Andersen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen misses with a head shot.
Damsted Andersen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Damsted Andersen get's back to his feet.
Damsted Andersen shoots in for a double leg but Michalak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Damsted Andersen connects with a nice looking jab.
Michalak cracks Damsted Andersen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Michalak looks to land a body kick but Damsted Andersen moved away.
Damsted Andersen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Damsted Andersen is putting a hurting on Michalak here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kristian Damsted Andersen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damsted Andersen is working Michalak over with some ground and pound from side control.
Damsted Andersen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Michalak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Damsted Andersen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Michalak's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Damsted Andersen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Damsted Andersen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Damsted Andersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Damsted Andersen decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michalak misses with the combination.
Michalak throws a right and a left that Damsted Andersen avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Damsted Andersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Damsted Andersen fails with the takedown.
Michalak slaps away a takedown attempt from Damsted Andersen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michalak misses with a series of wild punches.
Michalak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Michalak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Michalak does no damage.
Michalak throws a series of punches but Damsted Andersen moves out of range.
Damsted Andersen needs to keep his hands up - Michalak had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Damsted Andersen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michalak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Damsted Andersen counters with a single leg into guard. Michalak didn't expect that.
Damsted Andersen is looking to work some ground and pound but Michalak has wrist control.
Damsted Andersen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Michalak, up you get!
Damsted Andersen clinches.
Damsted Andersen jumps into guard, dragging Michalak to the mat.
Damsted Andersen looking for a guillotine here but Michalak defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damsted Andersen has a closed guard, preventing Michalak from standing up.
Michalak preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen has his foot on Michalak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michalak works his way back into a safe position though.
Michalak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michalak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damsted Andersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michalak has managed to get both his arms back between Damsted Andersen's legs - danger averted.
Damsted Andersen working for a triangle but Michalak defends it easily.
Michalak trying to control the position from guard on top but Damsted Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radoslaw Michalak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damsted Andersen keeping full guard, as Michalak tries to pass.
Michalak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michalak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damsted Andersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michalak is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Damsted Andersen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Michalak is looking to defend but Damsted Andersen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Michalak! Damsted Andersen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Michalak taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kristian Damsted Andersen!
Kristian Damsted Andersen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best Q159 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Safire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Safire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Henry!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safire drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
Henry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Safire turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Safire scores with a couple of short elbows.
Henry taking punishment in the form of punches.
Safire 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Safire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Henry some visible discomfort.
Safire scoring with punches and elbows.
Safire lands a strong strike to the head of Henry. That's dazed him! Safire looking to finish here. Henry is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Safire lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Safire!
Fred Safire is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Fred Safire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clement Kumalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Clement Kumalo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Clement Kumalo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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254 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clement Kumalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter shoots for a takedown but Kumalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kumalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lecter.
Clement Kumalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kumalo avoids it really well and circles away.
Lecter shoots in for a double leg but Kumalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clement Kumalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Lecter.
Lecter tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kumalo. Lecter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kumalo throws a nice looking combination but Lecter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lecter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumalo's waist but Kumalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lecter off to one side.
A lazy left from Kumalo finds it's target.
Lecter shoots in but no luck this time.
Lecter shoots in looking for a takedown. Kumalo tries to sprawl out of it but Lecter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kumalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lecter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kumalo circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumalo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumalo wants it to stay on the feet.
Lecter shoots in looking for a takedown but Kumalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lecter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the body from Kumalo misses
and Lecter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lecter prevents Kumalo from getting back to his feet.
Lecter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lecter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumalo.
A jab from Kumalo does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lecter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kumalo throws a right and a left that Lecter avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumalo lands a big right hand that sends Lecter crashing to the mat! Kumalo stays standing though and waves Lecter back to his feet!
Lecter is rocked!
It looks like Hannibal Lecter has been cut.
Kumalo scores with a body shot.
Lecter is still on wobbly legs! Can Kumalo finish him?
Lecter looks gassed!
Lecter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lecter seems to have recovered his senses.
Kumalo misses with a wild combination.
Lecter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kumalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lecter moves away.
Kumalo cracks Lecter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lecter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kumalo finish him?
Kumalo lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Lecter falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clement Kumalo!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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