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Legacy 1: Inception PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claus Mueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Claus Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Connor McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Mueller does no damage.
Mueller misses with a double jab.
McNamara lands a jab-cross combination.
McNamara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mueller.
Mueller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mueller throws a series of punches but McNamara moves out of range.
McNamara checks a leg kick nicely.
McNamara lands with a slapping head kick.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mueller falls off balance throwing a combination
and McNamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mueller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McNamara lands with a slapping head kick.
Mueller is rocked!
Whack! McNamara lands a heavy head kick that drops Mueller. The ref tackles McNamara to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mueller was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Connor McNamara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coach Goochman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Dresari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goochman comes to the cage accompanied by Public Enemy - He Got Game. Dresari has chosen Execution Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Coach Goochman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Dresari's chin.
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coach Goochman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Dresari!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dresari throws a head kick but Goochman moves out of range.
Dresari avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dresari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dresari throws a head kick that misses.
Dresari throws a head kick that misses.
Goochman throws a front kick aimed at Dresari's knee but Dresari avoids it well.
Dresari checks a leg kick nicely.
Goochman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dresari throws a sloppy head kick and Goochman moves out of range easily.
Dresari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Dresari blocks the low kick.
Coach Goochman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goochman takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Dresari.
Goochman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dresari checks it well.
Goochman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goochman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goochman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goochman trying to control the pace.
Dresari looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goochman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dresari's thigh. Dresari counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Goochman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goochman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goochman manages to get himself to full guard.
Goochman has Dresari pulled in close to control his posture.
Goochman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresari is one step ahead there.
Goochman looking for a guillotine here but Dresari defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goochman is on top in guard.
Goochman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresari is keeping the position for now.
Goochman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dresari is trying to keep Goochman in close.
Goochman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Coach Goochman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dresari throws a head kick that misses.
Dresari misses with the combination.
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 Coach Goochman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dresari throws a sloppy head kick and Goochman moves out of range easily.
Dresari lands a high kick!
Goochman misses the body punch
and Dresari counters with a two punch combo.
Dresari throws a head kick that Goochman semi-blocks.
Goochman is rocked!
A big right from Goochman misses.
Dresari tries to close the distance and clinch but Goochman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goochman misses with a leg kick
and Dresari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oh Goochman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goochman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Goochman seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goochman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goochman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goochman 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.
Goochman looking to pass the guard.
Goochman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goochman won't allow Dresari to get back to his feet.
Dresari is breathing heavily.
Dresari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goochman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goochman stops Dresari from standing up.
Goochman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goochman looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goochman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Coach Goochman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Goochman shoots in and drives through. Dresari sprawls well.
Dresari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Goochman throws a leg kick
and Dresari counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Goochman misses
enabling Dresari to counter with a crisp jab.
Goochman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dresari swivels and escapes.
A low kick from Goochman misses
and Dresari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A lazy body kick from Goochman
and Dresari counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goochman shoots in for a double leg but Dresari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coach Goochman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dresari blocks a leg kick.
Goochman misses with a leg kick.
Goochman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goochman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dresari tries to avoid it but Goochman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dresari to the ground. Dresari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dresari checks a leg kick.
Goochman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dresari blocks a head kick by Goochman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Dresari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Goochman tries to work over Dresari's front leg with a kick but Dresari checks it.
Goochman avoids the head kick by Dresari.
Dresari stuffs the takedown attempt from Goochman. Goochman gets slowly back to his feet.
Goochman looks to land a body kick but Dresari moved away.
Goochman looks to land a combination but Dresari avoids it well.
Goochman throws a lazy head kick
and Dresari counters with a big head kick but Goochman shrugs it off.
Goochman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goochman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goochman controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresari keeping moving, preventing Goochman from controlling successfully.
Goochman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goochman wants to control from the top but Dresari keeps moving.
Goochman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dresari keeping moving, preventing Goochman from controlling successfully.
Dresari can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goochman controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Coach Goochman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Goochman throws a leg kick
and Dresari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goochman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dresari trying to hold on to Goochman's head to control him but Goochman postures up.
Dresari is refusing to be controlled, as Goochman sits in half guard.
Goochman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goochman is looking to pass Dresari's guard but actually Dresari recovers to full guard.
Dresari keeping moving, preventing Goochman from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresari is trying to control the position but Goochman postures up.
Goochman passes into half guard.
Goochman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresari keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresari wants to get back to his feet.
Goochman trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dresari is looking to control Goochman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dresari avoid being mounted?
Goochman stalling.
Goochman wants to free his trapped foot but Dresari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goochman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dresari is looking to get back to is feet but Goochman passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coach Goochman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goochman 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coach Goochman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes into the arena with Iron Man blaring out of the sound system. Grant Hughes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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235 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Marsh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hughes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hughes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marsh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Marsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Marsh lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Hughes is looking to close the distance but Marsh sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Hughes crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Hughes is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Eric Marsh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Myshkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Potter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dmitry Myshkin!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Potter.
Potter keeps the fight on the outside.
Potter blocks a head kick by Myshkin.
Myshkin throws a sloppy head kick and Potter moves out of range easily.
Myshkin shoots for a takedown but Potter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Potter as Myshkin shoots in.
Myshkin lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Potter misses.
Myshkin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Carter Potter has been cut.
Potter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Myshkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Potter throws a nice looking combination but Myshkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Potter misses.
Potter scores with a decent looking hook.
Potter misses with an uppercut. Myshkin saw that one coming.
Potter avoids the body shot from Myshkin.
A left lands for Potter.
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!
Potter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Potter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Potter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Potter throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Myshkin.
Potter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myshkin tries to clinch but Potter moves out of range.
Potter misses with a hook
and Myshkin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Potter is breathing heavily.
Potter misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Myshkin.
Potter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myshkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Myshkin scores with a body shot.
A big left from Potter misses.
Myshkin moves in looking to clinch but Potter pushes him off.
Potter swinging wilding here.
Potter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dmitry Myshkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myshkin lands a jab to the nose.
Myshkin scores with a nice strike.
Myshkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Myshkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Myshkin scores with a nice right hand.
Potter ducks right into an uppercut from Myshkin.
Myshkin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Potter is not content to let Myshkin control the position.
It looks like Myshkin is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myshkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potter defends it well.
Potter kicks off Myshkin and gets to his feet.
Potter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myshkin moves in looking to clinch but Potter pushes him off.
Myshkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Myshkin at a distance.
Potter lands a nice hook to Myshkin's body. Myshkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Myshkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myshkin is rocked!
Potter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myshkin counters with a series of strikes. Potter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Myshkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
Myshkin ducks under a wild hook from Potter.
Myshkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Myshkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Potter throws a series of punches but Myshkin avoids them all with ease.
Potter cracks Myshkin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Myshkin falls to his knees and Potter doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Potter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philip King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by The Heretic Anthem. Philip King has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Philip King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Newton!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
Newton gets a takedown into half guard.
Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newton is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, King manages to get to full guard.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton throws and elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Newton's guard. Nice move by King!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King stands up and waves to Newton to follow him.
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newton can't get the takedown.
King with a knee to the head.
King breaks from the clinch.
King drives through and clinches with Newton against the cage.
Newton stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Newton trying to stall but King improves his position.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Newton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Philip King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Newton.
Newton looks gassed!
King clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Newton shrugs it off though.
King moves into the clinch.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Newton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King manages to break the clinch.
King clinches up against the cage.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King with a knee to the head.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newton looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.
King connects with a knee to the head.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Newton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from King.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newton scores with a takedown into King's guard.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton stops King from standing up.
Newton tries to stand but King is controlling from the bottom.
King keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King has a closed guard, preventing Newton from standing up.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Newton with a flurry of punches that miss.
King wants to get back to his feet but Newton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Philip King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick by Newton misses
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Newton jumps guard but King stands there with Newton around his waist. Newton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Newton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newton misses with a takedown
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
Philip King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Newton.
King manages to break the clinch.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King lands a knee to the body.
King with a knee to the head.
King lands a knee to the body.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Newton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Newton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King manages to break the clinch.
King forces Newton back against the cage and clinches.
Newton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
Newton is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newton has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Newton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King darts in and clinches Newton up against the cage.
King keeps control of Newton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Newton pulls guard successfully.
King stands and steps away. Newton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
King has Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
King manages to break the clinch.
Newton feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Newton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King feints and then cracks Newton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newton down.
King lands a high kick!
Newton with a poor takedown
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Newton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters with a big head kick but Newton shrugs it off.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Newton avoids the damage to the body.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King lands a knee to the body.
Newton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newton is working King over against the cage.
Newton looking to slow down the pace here.
King breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip King dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
King gets a clinch.
Newton tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
Newton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Newton can't break the clinch.
Newton fails to pull guard.
Philip King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Newton.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
Newton can't break the clinch.
Newton tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Newton drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from King.
King with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Newton avoids the damage to the body.
Newton has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Newton.
Newton tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Newton drops back down to his feet.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newton.
Philip King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newton tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Newton drops back down to his feet.
Newton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Newton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
Newton wants to break free but King has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Newton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King manages to break the clinch.
Newton has a takedown stuffed.
King moves into the clinch.
King lands a knee to the body.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
Newton tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
Newton working aggressively here.
King lands a knee to the body.
King lands a knee to the body.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Newton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Philip King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King moves into range and clinches up with Newton.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King lands a head kick!
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
King breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King rushes Newton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Newton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
King breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Newton.
Newton wants to control for a moment but King uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
King wants to stand up but Newton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Newton is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newton avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but King manages to pass to mount!
King controlling his opponent.
Newton tries to hold on but King postures up.
Newton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King controlling from the full mount.
King gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
Damon Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip King!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Scheisse has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Scheisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheisse tries to land a leg kick but Garcia saw it coming and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Scheisse which made him look bad.
Scheisse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scheisse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scheisse circles away.
Scheisse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scheisse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Scheisse settles back down.
Scheisse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garcia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scheisse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scheisse is pushing Garcia's head away, looking to escape. Garcia manages to hold on to the position though.
Garcia working away.
Scheisse is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Garcia has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Garcia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scheisse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scheisse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garcia looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scheisse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scheisse is pushing Garcia's head away, looking to escape. Garcia manages to hold on to the position though.
Scheisse is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scheisse's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Scheisse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garcia working the ground and pound but Scheisse is defending the strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scheisse lands with a kick to the temple. Garcia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scheisse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scheisse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scheisse scores with a kick to the body.
Scheisse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scheisse throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scheisse can pounce on him.
Garcia checks a low kick from Scheisse.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Scheisse sprawls well.
Michael Scheisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Garcia.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scheisse.
Scheisse cracks the inside of Garcia's front leg.
Garcia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scheisse is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Scheisse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Scheisse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scheisse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scheisse. Scheisse obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scheisse dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scheisse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scheisse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scheisse.
Garcia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scheisse throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Scheisse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Scheisse scoring well with a low kick there.
Garcia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scheisse.
Michael Scheisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scheisse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scheisse.
Scheisse misses with a low kick.
Scheisse scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scheisse.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Scheisse.
Scheisse is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Scheisse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Scheisse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scheisse feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Scheisse misses with a two punch combination.
Scheisse throws a leg kick that misses.
Scheisse wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garcia looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scheisse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Scheisse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Garcia blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scheisse.
Scheisse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scheisse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Scheisse misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Scheisse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Michael Scheisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Garcia.
Scheisse connects with a solid leg kick.
Scheisse throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Scheisse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scheisse's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scheisse is trying desperately to improve position.
Scheisse is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Scheisse holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Garcia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Scheisse is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scheisse dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scheisse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Scheisse throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scheisse, right into the meat.
Scheisse tries a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
A big right from Scheisse misses.
Garcia shoots in but Scheisse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scheisse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garcia if he has to take too many more of those.
Scheisse will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scheisse tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scheisse to the ground. Scheisse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scheisse throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scheisse moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Scheisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Garcia.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scheisse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garcia takes a step back to recover.
Michael Scheisse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scheisse can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scheisse.
Scheisse lands a head kick!
It looks like Kyle Garcia has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scheisse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scheisse.
Scheisse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scheisse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scheisse throws a leg kick that misses.
Scheisse motions for Garcia to come forward. Scheisse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Scheisse is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Scheisse.
Scheisse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michael Scheisse is winning the standup battle so far.
Scheisse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scheisse misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Scheisse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scheisse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scheisse tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick from Scheisse misses.
Scheisse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scheisse throws a leg kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scheisse is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Scheisse circles away and we're back to standing.
Scheisse is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
Kyle Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scheisse dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Scheisse is avoiding it.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Scheisse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scheisse feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scheisse backs up against the cage.
Kyle Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scheisse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Scheisse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Scheisse misses.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garcia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scheisse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scheisse, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scheisse!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee pulls Silva into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Lee's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Lee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee looks gassed!
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Silva working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lee postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee can't escape the position.
Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
Lee tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Silva 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.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lee holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Lee manages to avoid easily.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Silva avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva clinches but Lee breaks the clinch
and Lee counters with a body kick.
Silva blocks a head kick by Lee.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lee blocks the strikes from Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva moves into full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva jumps guard but Lee stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee jumps guard but Silva stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fedor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Lee.
Lee jumps guard but Silva stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Austin Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Lee jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Lee working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Lee working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silva misses with a body shot.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fedor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Lee.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Silva has his feet on Lee's thighs here. He's pushed Lee off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lee screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asmodeus Godraker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godraker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Game. Asmodeus Godraker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Asmodeus Godraker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godraker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Godraker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good work by Godraker as he checks the leg kick.
Godraker throws a head kick that misses.
Godraker darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Godraker breaks from the clinch.
Richard Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Godraker is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Godraker circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Godraker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Godraker keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Godraker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Godraker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick lands from Godraker that sends Ryan to the canvas. Ryan tries to scramble back to his feet but Godraker brings him back down into side control.
Ryan is rocked!
It looks like Richard Ryan has been cut.
Godraker decides to stand back up.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Godraker finish him?
Godraker is breathing heavily.
Godraker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Godraker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ryan.
Ryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Godraker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godraker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Godraker - that's a beauty! Ryan is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Godraker can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Asmodeus Godraker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mei Dabest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mei Dabest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kash!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kash and Dabest goes tumbling to the canvas! Kash follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Dabest is rocked!
Dabest looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kash decides to stand and escape the position.
Oh Dabest is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kash moves in close and cracks Dabest with a massive right hand! Dabest, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the cavas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Kash!
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