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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fee WIndle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Nikkoms (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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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fee WIndle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Nikkoms!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WIndle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nikkoms is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikkoms defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from WIndle.
WIndle get's back to his feet.
WIndle loads up on a big right hand but Nikkoms slips the punch.
Nikkoms fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikkoms displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from WIndle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nikkoms enables WIndle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nikkoms manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
WIndle throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
WIndle wants to pass the guard but Nikkoms is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkoms not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
WIndle prevents Nikkoms from getting back to his feet.
Nikkoms keeping moving, preventing WIndle from controlling successfully.
Nikkoms looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but WIndle is defending well. Nikkoms quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! WIndle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nikkoms celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Nikkoms!
A very excited looking Victor Nikkoms 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaois Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Lose Yourself kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaito Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alaois Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ishikawa lands a head kick!
Ishikawa throws a hook but Nolan blocks it.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Nolan is having none of it.
Ishikawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nolan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ishikawa avoids it really well and circles away.
Ishikawa darts in trying to clinch
and Nolan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ishikawa's guard.
Nolan gets to his feet. Ishikawa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ishikawa tries to keep at a distance but Nolan has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan avoids a wild elbow strike from Ishikawa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nolan's brow.
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses
and Nolan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nolan drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nolan seems to have locked his on tight now - Ishikawa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nolan, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alaois Nolan!
A victorious Alaois Nolan 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 John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynas Mitias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynas Mitias has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dynas Mitias!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitias slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
Connor throws a right hand that Mitias ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitias also avoids with ease.
Mitias cracks Connor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like John Connor has been cut.
Mitias closes the distance and clinches up with Connor, looking for a takedown. Mitias pushes Connor against the cage but Connor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mitias throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Connor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Connor as he connects with a hook.
Mitias throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Connor stuns Mitias with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mitias. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Mitias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connor.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Connor walks into a left hand.
Connor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Connor throws a series of punches but Mitias moves out of range.
Mitias scores with the left hand. Connor knows he should have avoided that one.
Mitias shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Mitias takes a swing at Connor's ribcage but misses.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Connor.
Connor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mitias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Mitias persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
John Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dynas Mitias.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mitias lands a head shot.
Mitias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
Connor throws a one two combo.
Mitias throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Connor was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitias finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mitias wants to stand but Connor is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitias stands up and waves to Connor to follow him.
A big left from Connor misses.
Connor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mitias throws a low kick but it's checked well by Connor.
Mitias lands a nice shot that snaps Connor's head back.
Mitias uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mitias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mitias takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Connor scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Mitias misses.
Dynas Mitias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitias.
Mitias with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Connor to score with a decent uppercut.
Mitias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitias shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitias misses with a straight left.
Mitias fails with the takedown
and Connor counters with a straight right hand.
Mitias looks gassed!
Connor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Connor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mitias some visible discomfort.
Mitias trying to remain calm as Connor controls from the top position.
Mitias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mitias tries to kick Connor off but Connor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Connor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mitias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Connor.
Mitias on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Connor is trying to control. Mitias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mitias is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mitias's head.
Mitias wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor wants to free his trapped foot but Mitias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mitias is staying active underneath Connor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Connor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Connor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mitias is pressing down on Connor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Connor lands a couple of elbows.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitias wants to stand up but Connor is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitias is trying to keep Connor in close.
Connor throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynas Mitias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Connor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mitias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connor is looking to land body kicks.
Mitias scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mitias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Connor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connor takes a swing at Mitias's ribcage but misses.
Connor misses with a double jab.
Mitias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitias rushes Connor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mitias regains guard.
Connor wants to control from the top but Mitias keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor won't allow Mitias to get back to his feet.
Mitias uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mitias tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitias shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense.
Connor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitias closes the distance and clinches up with Connor, looking for a takedown. Mitias pushes Connor against the cage but Connor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dynas Mitias.
Mitias is breathing heavily.
Mitias throws a series of punches but Connor avoids them all with ease.
Connor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mitias. Mitias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Connor fails to land with a series of punches.
Connor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mitias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor throws a low kick but Mitias moves out of range easily.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitias is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Mitias circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitias fails with the takedown.
Mitias misses with a takedown attempt
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
Connor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mitias was covering up waiting for the punch and Connor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Connor cracks Mitias with a solid left hand.
Connor chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitias is looking to stand up but Connor isn't so interested in that idea.
Connor wants to control from the top but Mitias keeps moving.
Connor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitias pushes Connor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mitias misses with a left hand
and Connor counters with a two punch combo.
Connor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mitias's guard.
Connor landing with the ground and pound.
Connor forces his way into half guard.
Connor is thwarting Mitias's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitias is trying to stand back up but Connor is controlling him
Connor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mitias wants to sweep but Connor has passed to side control!
Mitias tries to buck Connor off but Connor is having none of it.
Connor working the ground and pound from side control.
Mitias is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mitias tries to buck Connor off but Connor is having none of it.
Connor wants to control but Mitias is keeping him busy.
Connor is really struggling to control Mitias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mitias takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor trying to control the action but Mitias is working from the bottom.
Connor happy to just control the position for now.
Mitias gets back to half guard.
Mitias moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitias wants to stand up but Connor is controlling him.
Mitias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Connor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Connor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mitias shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Mitias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connor scores with a hook.
Mitias looks to land a right hand but Connor moved out of range.
Dynas Mitias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Mitias - just one landing.
Connor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mitias throws a right hand that Connor ducks under and follows up with a left that Connor also avoids with ease.
Mitias throws a low kick but it's checked well by Connor.
Connor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitias tries to clinch up but Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitias misses with a two punch combination.
Mitias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Connor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Connor wants to pass the guard but Mitias is keeping the position.
Connor distracts Mitias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mitias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitias keeping moving, preventing Connor from controlling successfully.
Connor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitias's head.
Connor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Connor trying to control but Mitias is working from the bottom.
Mitias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Connor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Connor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Connor lands a nice forearm strike.
Mitias is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Connor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Connor controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitias regains half guard.
Connor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Connor is nestled in close to Mitias, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mitias is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Connor jumps into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitias is not content to let Connor control the position.
Mitias takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Connor wants to control but Mitias is keeping him busy.
Connor is chipping away with strikes.
Mitias is working to avoid the ground and pound but Connor connects with a decent elbow.
Connor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Connor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mitias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Connor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mitias is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Connor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Connor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Connor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mitias tries to kick Connor off but Connor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mitias on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Connor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mitias wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mitias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Connor stopping the sweep attempt from Mitias.
Connor trying to control but Mitias is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitias wants to get back to his feet but Connor passes into half guard.
Connor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Connor is looking for a kimura here.
Connor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitias tries to get to full guard but Connor has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Connor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karter Duxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistair Thompson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karter Duxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alistair Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duxx gets a clinch.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duxx as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duxx misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Duxx.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duxx.
Duxx lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
It looks like Alistair Thompson has been cut.
Duxx presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Duxx working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duxx has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duxx pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duxx lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duxx lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Duxx comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duxx makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duxx presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duxx comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Duxx.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Duxx.
Duxx stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duxx looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duxx unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duxx creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duxx.
Duxx lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duxx struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duxx lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duxx makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duxx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Duxx scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duxx pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Duxx gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duxx creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Duxx lands a body punch.
Duxx lands a left hand.
Duxx lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duxx lands an uppercut.
Thompson is rocked!
Duxx dips a shoulder and cracks Thompson with a mighty uppercut! Thompson falls back against the cage and Duxx unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thompson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Duxx screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karter Duxx!
Karter Duxx decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoso comes to the cage accompanied by Samba de Janeiro. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renato Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Ballzonya!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballzonya throws a big shot that misses.
Ballzonya misses with a hook to the body
and Cardoso moves into the clinch.
Cardoso tries to throw a body punch but Ballzonya avoids it by throwing Cardoso back against the cage.
Ballzonya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardoso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cardoso slips under a jab from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya jabs Cardoso right on the nose. Cardoso blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ballzonya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ballzonya slips under a jab from Cardoso.
Ballzonya lands a nice shot that snaps Cardoso's head back.
A lazy body kick from Cardoso
and Ballzonya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ballzonya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cardoso moves away from the strike by Ballzonya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardoso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cardoso avoids the body shot from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballzonya moves away from the strike by Cardoso.
Cardoso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ballzonya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ballzonya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cardoso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cardoso is defended easily by Ballzonya.
Cardoso throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya swings for the body but Cardoso moves out of range.
Good shot there by Ballzonya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballzonya throws a hook to the side of Cardoso's head but Cardoso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardoso throws a sloppy head kick and Ballzonya moves out of range easily.
Ballzonya throws a big shot that misses.
Ballzonya moves out of range as Cardoso strikes.
Ballzonya lands with a hook. Cardoso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya cracks a nice hook into Cardoso's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso scores with a hook to the body. Ballzonya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cardoso throws a lazy body kick
and Ballzonya counters with a nice uppercut.
Ballzonya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardoso tests Ballzonya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardoso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardoso thows a body kick. Ballzonya tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cardoso is looking to clinch.
A jab from Ballzonya misses.
Cardoso checks a low kick from Ballzonya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cardoso misses.
Cardoso moves forwards but Ballzonya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ballzonya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballzonya looks to throw the jab but Cardoso is out of range.
Cardoso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballzonya.
Cardoso misses with a takedown
letting Ballzonya counter with a right hand.
Harry Ballzonya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardoso throws a lazy right hand but Ballzonya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardoso moves away from the strike by Ballzonya.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballzonya fails to land with a series of punches.
Ballzonya looks to land a right hand but Cardoso moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Ballzonya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ballzonya looks to land a right hand but Cardoso moved out of range.
Ballzonya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cardoso misses the shot to the body.
Cardoso takes one on the button.
Cardoso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ballzonya throws a leg kick but Cardoso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ballzonya scores with a hook.
Cardoso feints and then cracks Ballzonya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ballzonya down.
Ballzonya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardoso closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cardoso lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya controls Cardoso momentarily but Cardoso frees himself.
Cardoso slips nicely into half guard.
Cardoso is working for a submission of some sort.
Ballzonya trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya wants to improve his position but Cardoso is controlling well.
Cardoso is working for a kimura but Ballzonya is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ballzonya wants to improve his position but Cardoso is controlling well.
That's four 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.
Cardoso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ballzonya!
Cardoso is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ballzonya has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ballzonya!
Cardoso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ballzonya's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ballzonya wants to control from the top but Cardoso keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Renato Cardoso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ballzonya digs a good hook to Cardoso's body.
Ballzonya lands a jab to Cardoso's midsection.
That kick from Ballzonya tenderised Cardoso's leg. Cardoso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cardoso stuns Ballzonya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ballzonya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cardoso is trying desperately to improve position.
Ballzonya unloading with bombs!
Ballzonya is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cardoso can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cardoso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ballzonya punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardoso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya controlling from mount.
Ballzonya looking to finish Cardoso with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cardoso!
Ballzonya is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso tries to reverse the position but Ballzonya maintains control.
Ballzonya with a couple of short strikes.
Ballzonya pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballzonya scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cardoso is rocked!
Ballzonya looking to finish Cardoso with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cardoso!
Oh Cardoso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballzonya drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cardoso! More shots from Ballzonya and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Ballzonya!
Harry Ballzonya bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
195 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
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33
192 lbs
25 - 16 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Blair!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho misses with a double jab.
Blair throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Blair.
Blair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Blair misses.
Blair throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blair lands a body shot.
Blair throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho.
Blair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ho swinging wildly here.
Blair throws an off balance right hand
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Blair on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho. Ho obviously looking to wear him down.
Blair misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blair missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blair thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Ho misses.
Blair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jimmy Blair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blair throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ho counter with a right hand.
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Blair moves away and avoids it.
Ho fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Blair misses.
Blair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blair might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blair throws a nice looking combination but Ho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blair has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ho finds it's way round the side to connect with Blair's head.
Blair misses the shot to the body.
Blair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho momentarily.
Blair throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho feints and then cracks Blair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blair down.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Blair saw that one coming.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blair was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho slips a jab from Blair.
Blair slips a straight right by Ho.
The fighters circling - Blair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho throws a lazy right hand but Blair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blair throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Ho misses with a hook.
Blair slips under a jab.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blair circles away quickly and effectively.
Blair throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho throws a hook but Blair avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Blair.
Ho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho counters with a three punch combo that has Blair backing up. Blair nods at Ho to acknowledge the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Blair scores with a four punch combination!
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blair just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blair.
Blair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Blair will probably get the nod.
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.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blair.
Blair throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho.
Blair throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Ho lands a slapping body shot.
Ho throws a body punch but Blair moves out of range.
Blair on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho. Ho obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Ho misses.
Blair misses with a double jab.
Ho takes one to the chin there.
Ricky Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Blair missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho lands a glancing blow to the side of Blair's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho momentarily.
Blair misses with a hook. Ho ducked under it nicely.
Ho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blair.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blair. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blair thuds a left hand into Ho's body.
Blair throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho.
Blair misses the jab.
Ho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Blair to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blair throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Blair smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blair takes one to the side of the head.
Blair defending well as Ho loads up on a big left hand.
Blair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ho lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Blair misses.
Blair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Blair misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Blair misses the target.
Blair throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Blair.
Blair looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Blair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Ho throws out a loose jab but Blair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blair lands a nice hook to Ho's body. Ho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair thows a body shot but no joy.
Ho lands with an uppercut that bounces Blair off the cage and back into range.
Ho throws a right hand that misses
and Blair counters with a three punch combo that has Ho backing up. Ho nods at Blair to acknowledge the strikes.
Ho walks into a straight right hand from Blair.
A punch combination from Ho misses.
Ho scores with a sloppy right hand. Blair should have avoided that one.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Blair is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blair.
Blair looks to land a combination but Ho avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho moves away from the strike by Blair.
Blair bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ho's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Blair will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blair bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ho's head backwards.
Blair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Blair.
Blair throws a lazy uppercut
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut.
Blair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho counters with a series of strikes. Blair will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Ho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blair throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Blair misses with a looping right.
Ho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blair.
Nice shot by Ho.
A telegraphed right hand from Blair misses the target.
Blair throws out a powerful jab.
Blair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Blair with a jab.
Blair swinging wildly here.
Ho thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blair is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Blair.
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho scores with a shot to the body.
Ho dodges the punch combination from Blair.
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Blair throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Ho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Ho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ho slips under a jab.
Blair throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
A cross from Blair lands.
Blair throws a right hand that misses
and Ho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Blair misses the target.
A jab from Ho finds it's way through Blair's defenses.
Ho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blair swings widly with a right hand
and Ho counters with a left to the body.
Ho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricky Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Blair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho scores with a jab to the body.
Ho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Ho. Those never looked like landing.
Ho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho lands a leg kick that knocks Blair off balance momentarily.
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Blair throws a series of punches but Ho avoids them all with ease.
Ho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Blair.
Well Blair has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Blair!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theopolis Barrymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bravura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrymore's entrance music is The Thing That Should Not Be. A fine choice. Theopolis Barrymore looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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194 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theopolis Barrymore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Bravura!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barrymore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bravura cracks Barrymore with a big elbow.
Bravura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrymore keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrymore is trying to control Bravura's posture but Bravura avoids it.
Bravura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrymore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bravura grinds an elbow into Barrymore's temple.
Barrymore takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravura working the head with strikes.
Bravura lands a nice forearm strike.
Bravura working away.
Barrymore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bravura's best efforts.
Barrymore is breathing heavily.
Bravura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bravura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bravura is looking to advance position but Barrymore won't allow it.
Bravura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrymore's head.
Bravura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrymore keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bravura there.
Bravura is trying to control. Barrymore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bravura connects with a nice short shot to Barrymore's temple.
Barrymore looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravura working Barrymore over with strikes.
Bravura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravura winds up and cracks Barrymore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barrymore wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bravura lands a nice short elbow.
Barrymore is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrymore keeps working.
Oh Barrymore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bravura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bravura lands a big elbow - Barrymore is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bravura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Bravura!
A victorious Mark Bravura 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quattro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Sheehan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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224 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Sheehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Quattro!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quattro as he jumps to the side.
Quattro keeps the fight on the outside.
Quattro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Quattro.
It looks like Teddy Sheehan has been cut.
Sheehan throws a series of punches but Quattro moves out of range.
Quattro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheehan, pushing him back against the cage.
Quattro manages to break the clinch.
Quattro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sheehan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Quattro 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.
Sheehan wants to control from the top but Quattro keeps moving.
Sheehan looking to pass the guard.
Sheehan is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quattro keeping moving, preventing Sheehan from controlling successfully.
Quattro looking for a guillotine here but Sheehan defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan is pushing down on Quattro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quattro is fighting to maintain full guard but Sheehan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Quattro tries to get to full guard but Sheehan has control of the leg.
Sheehan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quattro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sheehan.
Quattro is trying to get back to full guard.
Sheehan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quattro is just riding it out for now. Sheehan eventually gives up the hold.
Sheehan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quattro trying to control but Sheehan postures up.
Quattro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Quattro keeping moving, preventing Sheehan from controlling successfully.
Quattro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sheehan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sheehan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quattro is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quattro is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheehan keeping moving, preventing Quattro from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quattro is in close to Sheehan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Quattro working some strikes from top position.
Sheehan is looking for a triangle but Quattro pushes his legs off easily.
Quattro trying to control but Sheehan is working from the bottom.
Sheehan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quattro defends it easily.
Sheehan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sheehan keeping moving, preventing Quattro from controlling successfully.
Sheehan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quattro lands a couple of elbows.
Sheehan has momentary wrist control but Quattro slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quattro wants to control from the top but Sheehan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Quattro has picked Sheehan up and slammed him! Sheehan can't keep hold of the triangle and Quattro manages to pass to side control!
Quattro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sheehan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quattro moves into full mount!
Quattro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quattro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sheehan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sheehan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quattro lands a couple of digs.
Quattro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sheehan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheehan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quattro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quattro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Sheehan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Quattro as he connects with a hook.
Sheehan is looking to clinch.
Sheehan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Quattro quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheehan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quattro has managed to free his arm - good work.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Quattro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sheehan trying to mount his opponent but Quattro defends it.
Quattro is trying to maintain the position but Sheehan is very close to passing his half guard.
Sheehan wants to take a breather but Quattro is having none of it.
Sheehan is trying to work for a kimura but Quattro is defending well.
Quattro gets back to full guard.
Quattro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quattro keeping moving, preventing Sheehan from controlling successfully.
Sheehan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sheehan tries to free his leg and advance position but Quattro is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sheehan with a poor takedown
and Quattro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quattro lands a right hook to the body.
Quattro throws a series of strikes that have Sheehan backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quattro jabs Sheehan right on the nose. Sheehan blinks but takes it well.
Sheehan misses with a takedown attempt
and Quattro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sheehan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Quattro waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Sheehan. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Sheehan to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Sheehan is rocked!
Teddy Sheehan's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quattro advances position into side control!
Oh Sheehan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheehan is looking for a sweep.
Quattro is trying to get an arm triangle but Sheehan is defending well.
Quattro scoring with punches from side control.
Sheehan is not content to let Quattro control the position.
Quattro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sheehan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Quattro cracks Sheehan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Quattro immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sheehan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Quattro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Quattro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miller HighLife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Meatstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meatstock has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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285 lbs
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278 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miller HighLife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lou Meatstock!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HighLife punishes Meatstock's body with a nice straight punch.
HighLife lands with a hook. Meatstock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
HighLife on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meatstock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Miller HighLife 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!
HighLife looks to land a right hand but Meatstock moved out of range.
Meatstock works the jab nicely.
Meatstock takes a swing at HighLife's ribcage but misses.
HighLife bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meatstock throws a hook but HighLife blocks it.
HighLife scores with a kick to the midsection.
Meatstock takes one to the side of the head.
Meatstock lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as HighLife lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meatstock doesn't seem phased though.
HighLife misses with a wild body shot.
Meatstock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by HighLife.
HighLife connects with a right hand. Meatstock shakes it off.
Meatstock misses with a head kick.
Meatstock throws a hook but HighLife blocks it.
Meatstock thuds his right hand into HighLife's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meatstock misses with an uppercut.
Meatstock tries to score with a low kick but HighLife moves his leg out of the way.
Donk. Meatstock catches HighLife right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Meatstock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meatstock works HighLife's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Meatstock.
HighLife scores with a leg kick.
HighLife takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
HighLife steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meatstock.
HighLife digs a good hook to Meatstock's body.
Meatstock misses with a hook
and HighLife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meatstock motions for HighLife to come forward. Meatstock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
HighLife scores with a punch to the head.
HighLife slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
HighLife cracks Meatstock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meatstock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling HighLife to score with a decent uppercut.
HighLife is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Meatstock misses with a looping right.
Meatstock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract HighLife.
Meatstock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and HighLife is able to avoid easily.
Meatstock throws a head kick that misses.
Meatstock throws a series of punches but HighLife moves out of range.
Meatstock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lou Meatstock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HighLife scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meatstock in his tracks.
HighLife throws an overhand right that lands on Meatstock's shoulder, as Meatstock tries to avoid the shot.
Meatstock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meatstock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. HighLife sees it coming and avoids it easily.
HighLife moves away from the strike by Meatstock.
HighLife on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meatstock. Meatstock obviously looking to wear him down.
Meatstock lands a body shot.
HighLife throws a jab but it's blocked by Meatstock.
HighLife lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
HighLife ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
HighLife gets the takedown into side control.
HighLife wants to take a breather but Meatstock manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for HighLife.
Meatstock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife trying to control the position from guard on top but Meatstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
HighLife postures up in Meatstock's guard and throws a big left but Meatstock blocks it.
HighLife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meatstock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
HighLife stops Meatstock from standing up.
HighLife throws an elbow that misses. Meatstock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in HighLife's guard. Nice move by Meatstock!
Meatstock controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meatstock stands up over HighLife, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meatstock throws an elbow that misses. HighLife uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meatstock's guard. Nice move by HighLife!
HighLife throwing strikes but missing.
HighLife looking to sit in guard and control but Meatstock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meatstock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Meatstock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife's cut.
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.
Meatstock digs a good body shot into HighLife's ribs.
Meatstock misses with an uppercut
and HighLife counters with an inside leg kick.
Meatstock throws a series of punches but HighLife avoids them all with ease.
Meatstock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meatstock misses with a looping right.
HighLife staying out of range there.
HighLife jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meatstock throws a combination that misses
enabling HighLife to counter with a crisp jab.
HighLife ducks under a wild hook from Meatstock.
Meatstock punishes HighLife's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Meatstock misses.
HighLife is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Meatstock misses.
HighLife uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meatstock.
HighLife throws out a loose jab but Meatstock uses good head movement to avoid it.
HighLife on the wrong end of a nice jab.
HighLife throws a hook but Meatstock blocks it.
Meatstock loads up on a big right hand but HighLife slips the punch.
HighLife ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meatstock thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatstock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meatstock jabs at HighLife's body.
HighLife slips a straight right by Meatstock.
Meatstock misses the shot to the body.
HighLife works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meatstock throws a lazy right hand but HighLife sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meatstock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and HighLife has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Meatstock takes a swing at HighLife's ribcage but misses.
HighLife ducks under a wild hook from Meatstock.
HighLife takes a jab right on the kisser.
Meatstock throws a jab but it's blocked by HighLife.
Meatstock tests HighLife's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HighLife scores with a hook to the body. Meatstock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lou Meatstock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by HighLife. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of HighLife.
Meatstock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meatstock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but HighLife circles away quickly and effectively.
Lou Meatstock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meatstock misses with a hook. HighLife ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HighLife tries to work over Meatstock's front leg with a kick but Meatstock checks it.
Meatstock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meatstock misses with a straight right.
Meatstock looks to land a right hand but HighLife moved out of range.
HighLife closes the distance and clinches up with Meatstock, looking for a takedown. HighLife pushes Meatstock against the cage but Meatstock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
HighLife lands with a hook. Meatstock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
HighLife connects with a jab.
HighLife throws a shot from downtown. Meatstock moves away and avoids it.
Meatstock slips a jab from HighLife.
Meatstock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meatstock scores with a nice strike.
Meatstock with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Meatstock. Those never looked like landing.
Meatstock throws a low kick but HighLife avoids it.
HighLife throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meatstock throws a jab when HighLife was well out of range.
Meatstock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meatstock misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife slips under a jab from Meatstock.
Meatstock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Meatstock thows a leg kick but HighLife checks it
and HighLife counters with a lovely straight right hand!
HighLife looks to land a left hand but Meatstock moved out of range nicely.
HighLife avoids the head kick by Meatstock.
HighLife blocks the body kick.
Meatstock misses with a hook. HighLife ducked under it nicely.
HighLife uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meatstock.
HighLife throws a leg kick which misses Meatstock's front leg but catches the back leg as Meatstock tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by HighLife. That's going to slow Meatstock down.
HighLife digs a good hook to Meatstock's body.
HighLife shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meatstock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as HighLife accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HighLife loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Meatstock has HighLife pulled in close to control his posture.
Meatstock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
HighLife trying to control the position from guard on top but Meatstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
HighLife 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.
HighLife throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meatstock trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Meatstock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Meatstock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by HighLife.
HighLife swings for the body but Meatstock moves out of range.
HighLife blocks a head kick by Meatstock.
Meatstock throws a big shot that misses.
HighLife lands a jab to the head.
Meatstock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
HighLife misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meatstock missing with a left hand there. HighLife was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meatstock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meatstock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Meatstock throws a left and a right that both miss
and HighLife counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from HighLife is defended easily by Meatstock.
HighLife throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for HighLife.
Meatstock throws a front kick aimed at HighLife's knee but HighLife avoids it well.
Jab, jab by HighLife - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatstock misses with a head kick.
Meatstock tests HighLife's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meatstock staying out of range there.
Meatstock misses with a wild combination.
Meatstock misses with a wild combination.
HighLife throws a nice inside leg kick.
HighLife throws a right and a left that Meatstock avoids nicely.
Meatstock lands a jab to HighLife's midsection.
HighLife closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meatstock did well to prevent HighLife getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
HighLife throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Meatstock is looking to control HighLife's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meatstock avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HighLife trying to control from Meatstock's half guard. Meatstock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatstock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
HighLife is looking to work some ground and pound but Meatstock has wrist control.
HighLife working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
HighLife throwing strikes but missing.
HighLife 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.
HighLife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meatstock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Meatstock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meatstock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Meatstock throws a hook but HighLife blocks it.
Meatstock throws a solid leg kick but HighLife takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meatstock.
Meatstock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meatstock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meatstock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meatstock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meatstock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
HighLife fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meatstock.
The fighters circling - HighLife throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
HighLife avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
HighLife connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meatstock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but HighLife manages to avoid it.
HighLife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meatstock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. HighLife sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meatstock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but HighLife moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
HighLife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller HighLife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HighLife lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Meatstock as he checks the leg kick.
HighLife gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meatstock throws a lazy right hand but HighLife sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miller HighLife.
I think Meatstock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Meatstock!
A victorious Lou Meatstock 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 Bu Laia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laia comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaii '78 by Brudda Iz. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bu Laia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III loads up on a big right hand but Laia slips the punch.
Laia moves out of range of the body kick.
Laia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lil III is not content to let Laia control the position.
Lil III manages to get back to half guard.
Lil III regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lil III keeping full guard, as Laia tries to pass.
Laia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laia tries to free his leg and advance position but Lil III is retaining full guard.
Laia throwing strikes from guard but Lil III blocks nicely.
Lil III trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laia throws a big right hand that misses.
Lil III keeping moving, preventing Laia from controlling successfully.
Lil III has his foot on Laia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laia works his way back into a safe position though.
Lil III working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lil III is on top in guard.
Laia wants to get back to his feet but Lil III is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lil III is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lil III throws a big right hand that misses.
Lil III throws an elbow that misses. Laia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lil III's guard. Nice move by Laia!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lil III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lil III working for a triangle but Laia defends it easily.
Lil III looking for a sweep. Not yet Lil III, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laia trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lil III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laia wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
Laia postures up and lands a big shot to Lil III's brow.
Lil III not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laia throws a big right hand that misses.
Lil III keeping moving, preventing Laia from controlling successfully.
Lil III controls Laia momentarily but Laia frees himself.
Laia throwing strikes from guard but Lil III blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lil III is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laia looking to control but Lil III passes into half guard.
Lil III seems to be working for a kimura but Laia defends the submission attempt.
Laia trying to hold on to Lil III's head to control him but Lil III postures up.
Laia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lil III is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lil III is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laia has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III is trying to control. Laia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ba Lil III will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lil III pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lil III.
Laia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laia wants it to stay on the feet.
Laia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lil III.
A big left from Laia misses.
Lil III misses with a straight left.
Laia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lil III.
Lil III takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lil III misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laia.
Lil III throws a sloppy head kick and Laia moves out of range easily.
Lil III keeps the fight on the outside.
Laia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lil III moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III moves out of range of the strikes.
Lil III misses with a body shot.
Laia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lil III.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laia.
Lil III has a takedown stuffed.
Lil III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laia circles away.
Bu Laia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ba Lil III.
Lil III closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laia to the mat! Laia manages to get full guard.
Laia looking to control.
Lil III prevents Laia from getting back to his feet.
Lil III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lil III throws a big right hand that misses.
Lil III postures up.
Lil III tries to free his leg and advance position but Laia is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III postures up in Laia's guard and throws a big left but Laia blocks it.
Ba Lil III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laia seems keen to control Lil III's posture.
Lil III wants to control from the top but Laia keeps moving.
Laia keeping full guard, as Lil III tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bu Laia just wasn't active enough.
Lil III throws a hook but Laia avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Lil III misses.
Laia throws a head kick but Lil III moves out of range.
Laia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lil III has a takedown stuffed.
Lil III slips a straight right by Laia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lil III landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laia trying to control from the bottom.
Laia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lil III.
Lil III is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Laia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III landing strikes from the mount and Laia is in trouble!
Lil III looking to control but Laia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lil III with shots to the head and body - Laia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lil III wants to control the pace but Laia is squirming around nicely.
Lil III is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laia has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laia!
Lil III is looking to sinch up a triangle. Laia throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lil III's body to avoid the submission. Lil III has instead reached around Laia's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lil III arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ba Lil III! Ba Lil III retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ba Lil III thanked (MFS) Macto Fight System $15 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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