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RCS 72 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomba comes to the cage accompanied by Dare You to Move by Switchfoot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Bomba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bomba.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bomba.
Bomba throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Jack Bomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Bomba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Bomba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bomba misses with a body kick.
Bomba throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Bomba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bomba lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bomba slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Bomba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bomba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bomba throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bomba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bomba throws a quick head kick that knocks Gracie silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Bomba is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Bomba!
Jack Bomba was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Thomason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Bis das Blut gefriert as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jacob Miller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Thomason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Miller!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Thomason moves out of range easily.
Miller tries to clinch but Thomason moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomason.
Thomason circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomason. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Luke Thomason has been cut.
Miller with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller tries to clinch there but Thomason circles away.
Thomason circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller tries to clinch but Thomason moves out of range.
Thomason gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller prevents Thomason from breaking the clinch.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Thomason misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Thomason.
Miller tries to clinch up but Thomason circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Thomason.
Miller cracks Thomason with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thomason looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Miller finish him?
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!
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Luke Thomason's cut is getting worse.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller tries to clinch but Thomason is having none of it.
Thomason keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller is looking to clinch but Thomason is avoiding it.
Miller tries to clinch but Thomason moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomason circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Thomason swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Thomason throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller feints a jab and as Thomason dips his head, Miller unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Thomason right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Thomason falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Miller smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacob Miller!
Jacob Miller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Delo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delo Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Last Resort. Pot is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Showering of Money. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Pot enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Delo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Pot!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delo Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Pot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Pot with that takedown attempt.
Diego Delo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Pot.
Pot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Delo Santos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pot looking to ground and pound but Delo Santos is blocking nicely.
Pot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delo Santos is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delo Santos tries to lock up and control but Pot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pot trying to control but Delo Santos is having none of it.
Pot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Pot.
Pot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Delo Santos did well to prevent Pot getting side control.
Pot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delo Santos keeps working.
Pot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delo Santos defends it well.
Delo Santos wants to control but Pot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pot is trying to control. Delo Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Delo Santos kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Delo Santos is trying to control but can't.
Pot working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Pot is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delo Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Delo Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Delo Santos is just riding it out for now. Pot eventually gives up the hold.
Pot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Delo Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Pot has a good base and remains in mount.
Pot working for a submission but Delo Santos is keeping him at bay.
Pot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Delo Santos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pot avoids the attempt from Delo Santos to control.
Delo Santos is squirming around, avoiding Pot's attempts to control the action.
Pot throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Pot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pot is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Delo Santos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Delo Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pot on the ground.
Delo Santos wants to hold on but Pot pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pot content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pot throws a series of punches but Delo Santos moves out of range.
Delo Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delo Santos misses with a wild combination.
Delo Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Delo Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pot controlling from the top position.
Pot trying to control but Delo Santos is working from the bottom.
Delo Santos wants to sweep here but Pot controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot trying to control the position from guard on top but Delo Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Pot hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pot throws a combination. Delo Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Delo Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Delo Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
Jack Pot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pot wants to control from the top but Delo Santos keeps moving.
Delo Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pot slips nicely into half guard.
Delo Santos is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pot passes the guard and advances to mount!
Delo Santos tries to hold on but Pot pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pot controlling his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pot looking to secure an arm triangle but Delo Santos defends it well.
Delo Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delo Santos is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Delo Santos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Delo Santos is rocked!
Pot quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Pot but it's paid off an Delo Santos is forced to tap! Nice work by Pot.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Pot!
A less than humble Jack Pot misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase has chosen Who Made Who as his entrance music. Eric Chase has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Chase!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase throws a head kick that Dillon semi-blocks.
Dillon cracks Chase with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Eric Chase has been cut.
Steven Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Dillon misses.
Chase keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase wants to clinch.
Dillon misses with a lunging right hand
and Chase counters with a low kick, right behind Dillon 's knee.
Chase throws a series of punches but Dillon moves out of range.
Dillon takes one on the button.
Chase rushes Dillon and presses him up against the cage.
Chase's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dillon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chase lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillon circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillon throws an overhand right that drops Chase like a sack of potatoes! Dillon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Dillon!
After winning the bout, Steven Dillon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Dorsal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Write (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Write comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dark Knight metal theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tim Write told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Dorsal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Write!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorsal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Write sprawls well. Write wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dorsal gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorsal shoots in for a double leg but Write sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Write scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dorsal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Write lands an elbow.
Write creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Write is trying to get an arm triangle but Dorsal is defending well.
Write has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Write scoring with punches and elbows.
Write postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dorsal is looking for a sweep.
Write working the ground and pound.
Dorsal dodges the ground and pound from Write.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsal manages to get back to half guard.
Write looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dorsal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Write is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dorsal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Write.
Write looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dorsal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Write winds up and cracks Dorsal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Write thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorsal's head.
Write looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Write working Dorsal over with strikes.
Dorsal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Write working Dorsal over with strikes.
Oh Dorsal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Write lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dorsal quite badly. Dorsal pulls Write in close trying to recover. Write postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dorsal on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dorsal doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Write!
A relieved looking Tim Write thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nefertum Imhotep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nefertum Imhotep 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hannibal Lecter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nefertum Imhotep!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter with a poor takedown
and Imhotep counters by clinching up.
Imhotep throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Imhotep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Imhotep wants to clinch up but Lecter keeps it at a distance.
Imhotep clinches up against the cage.
Imhotep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imhotep is looking to clinch but Lecter is avoiding it.
Imhotep lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Imhotep stuffs the takedown.
Lecter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Lecter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lecter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Imhotep sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Imhotep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lecter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lecter fails with the takedown.
Nefertum Imhotep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imhotep has Lecter up against the cage in a clinch.
Lecter wants to break free but Imhotep has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imhotep trying to land knees to the body.
Lecter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Imhotep breaks the clinch.
Imhotep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Imhotep is looking to clinch.
Imhotep tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lecter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Imhotep somewhat.
Lecter swats away the attempt to clinch by Imhotep.
Imhotep clinches.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but Lecter holds him up against the cage and eventually Imhotep drops back down to his feet.
Imhotep is looking to take this one to the mat.
Imhotep gets control of Lecter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Imhotep will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Imhotep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lecter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Imhotep has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lecter's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imhotep throwing strikes here but Lecter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lecter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imhotep wants to control the action but instead Lecter gets a body lock and reverses into Imhotep's guard! Nice work!
Imhotep wants to sweep but no luck.
Imhotep keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully.
Imhotep 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.
Imhotep is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lecter throwing strikes but missing.
Lecter 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.
Lecter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Imhotep keeps moving.
Lecter tries to free his leg and advance position but Imhotep is retaining full guard.
Imhotep lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lecter!
Imhotep throwing strikes here but Lecter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Imhotep controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lecter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lecter squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lecter wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Imhotep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imhotep controlling the pace for now.
Lecter tries to hold on but Imhotep pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep tries to control but Lecter wriggling away.
Lecter wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Imhotep.
Imhotep tries to control but Lecter wriggling away.
Imhotep throws some wild stikes that Lecter manages to avoid easily.
Imhotep unloads with some shots from mount but Lecter bucks and avoids them well.
Imhotep jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lecter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lecter and Imhotep has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imhotep misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nefertum Imhotep 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.
Imhotep slaps away a takedown attempt from Lecter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Imhotep tries to close the distance and clinch but Lecter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lecter has a takedown stuffed.
Lecter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lecter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Imhotep manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Imhotep fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hannibal Lecter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imhotep tries to clinch but Lecter moves out of range.
Lecter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imhotep has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lecter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Imhotep jumps guard but Lecter stands there with Imhotep around his waist. Imhotep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hannibal Lecter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nefertum Imhotep.
Imhotep tries to land knees in the clinch but Lecter avoids the damage to the body.
Imhotep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lecter.
Imhotep throws an elbow but it misses.
Imhotep is trying to stall.
Lecter looking for a takedown.
Imhotep misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Lecter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Imhotep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Imhotep with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Lecter or perhaps it was just good defense by Imhotep which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lecter pinned against the cage. Lecter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lecter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nefertum Imhotep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lecter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imhotep trying to control from the bottom.
Imhotep is trying to stand.
Lecter trying to control the action but Imhotep is working from the bottom.
Lecter is working for a submission of some sort.
Lecter is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lecter won't allow Imhotep to get back to his feet.
Lecter passes Imhotep's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lecter is looking to advance position but Imhotep won't allow it.
Lecter is working hard here to advance position.
Lecter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Imhotep has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Imhotep blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lecter.
Lecter is working for a submission of some sort.
Lecter working the head and body with strikes.
Imhotep tries to kick Lecter off but Lecter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Imhotep is looking for a sweep. Lecter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lecter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Imhotep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lecter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imhotep is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lecter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lecter's back!
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 Hannibal Lecter 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!
Lecter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lecter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Imhotep is trying to escape the mount.
Lecter lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lecter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Imhotep hang on?
You get the feeling that Imhotep really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lecter tries to control but Imhotep wriggling away.
Imhotep in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Imhotep is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lecter landing strikes from the mount and Imhotep is in trouble!
Lecter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Imhotep is now in Lecter's guard. A big mistake from Lecter there, giving up the dominant position!
Imhotep stands and steps away. Lecter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imhotep stuffs the takedown.
Lecter dives in and grabs Imhotep's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imhotep pushes down on Lecter's head and hops out.
Imhotep clinches up against the cage.
Lecter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Imhotep prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Lecter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Imhotep breaks from the clinch.
Imhotep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lecter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Imhotep misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lecter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lecter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Imhotep wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imhotep looking for submissions off his back.
Lecter is looking to advance position but Imhotep won't allow it.
Lecter trying to control from half guard but Imhotep is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imhotep gets back to full guard.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Imhotep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecter advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter passes to full mount!
Lecter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Imhotep is on top in guard.
Imhotep content to stall in guard here.
Imhotep gets to his feet - Lecter follows without any prompting.
Imhotep wants to clinch.
Lecter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Imhotep doesn't manage to clinch there - Lecter circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Imhotep as Lecter shoots in.
Imhotep closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lecter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Imhotep prevents it.
Lecter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Imhotep goes for a takedown attempt but Lecter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Imhotep tries to clinch but Lecter is having none of it.
Lecter swats away the attempt to clinch by Imhotep.
Lecter shoots for a double leg takedown but Imhotep sprawls well. He's pushed Lecter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Imhotep tries to clinch up but Lecter circles away and keeps his distance.
Lecter swats away the attempt to clinch by Imhotep.
Imhotep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lecter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Lecter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lecter 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Donelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Donelly!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Donelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donelly moves away.
Bronson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Donelly's belly button to the back.
Donelly misses with a body shot.
Donelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Donelly looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donelly manages to avoid it.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donelly moves away.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donelly.
Donelly defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Donelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bronson lands a jab to Donelly's midsection.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Donelly counters with a series of strikes. Bronson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Donelly counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Donelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donelly throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Donelly slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Donelly moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson looks to land a combination but Donelly avoids it well.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Bronson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donelly doesn't seem phased though.
Donelly misses with a leg kick.
Donelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donelly.
Sloppy strikes from Donelly. Those never looked like landing.
Donelly scores with a jab.
Bronson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Donelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bronson moves forwards but Donelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donelly looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson throws a low kick but Donelly avoids it.
Donelly lands a nice hook to Bronson's body. Bronson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Donelly. Those never looked like landing.
Donelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Donelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donelly counters with a good low kick that Bronson was not able to check.
Donelly scores with a jab to the head.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Donelly's body.
Donelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Donelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bronson's calf.
Bronson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donelly counters with a good low kick that Bronson was not able to check.
Donelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Donelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donelly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Donelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donelly scores with a body shot.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donelly throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
Donelly is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
Donelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Donelly 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.
Bronson drops his hands momentarily and Donelly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph Donelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donelly moves away.
Donelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donelly works the jab nicely.
Bronson misses with a hook
and Donelly counters with a left to the body.
Donelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donelly misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donelly.
Donelly throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
That kick from Donelly tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Bronson is predictable there
and Donelly finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donelly looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Donelly jabs at Bronson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Donelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronson doesn't seem phased though.
Donelly cracks a nice hook into Bronson's ribs.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Donelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson moves out of range as Donelly strikes.
Bronson throws a jab when Donelly was well out of range.
Donelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Donelly slips under a jab from Bronson.
Good exchange - Bronson coming out on top.
Bronson swings for the body but Donelly moves out of range.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Bronson misses with a leg kick
enabling Donelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Donelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Donelly saw that one coming.
Donelly scores with a nice right hand.
Bronson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Donelly moved away.
Donelly stalks Bronson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bronson's face. Bronson staggers backwards, shaken.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson throws a right and a left that Donelly avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Donelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Donelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donelly throws a front kick that sends Bronson stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donelly scores with a nice right hand.
Donelly blocks a jab.
Donelly tries to score with a low kick but Bronson moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Donelly is just out of range.
Donelly lands a nice hook to Bronson's body. Bronson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donelly misses with a straight right.
Donelly avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donelly.
Bronson throws a body punch but Donelly moves out of range.
Good exchange - Donelly coming out on top.
Bronson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bronson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Donelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donelly, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donelly scores with a one two! Bronson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bronson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Donelly.
Bronson lands a nice shot that snaps Donelly's head back.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Donelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donelly.
Bronson wants to land a leg kick but Donelly is out of range.
Bronson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bronson scrambles back to his feet.
Donelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronson's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donelly throws a body kick that misses.
Bronson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Donelly.
Donelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Donelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Donelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronson.
Donelly tries to work over Bronson's front leg with a kick but Bronson checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Donelly misses with a head kick.
Donelly misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Bronson misses with a body shot
and Donelly counters with a low kick, right behind Bronson 's knee.
Donelly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Donelly misses.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Donelly.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donelly throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
Donelly lands with a nice body kick.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson walks into a jab.
Donelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson misses with a shot to the body
and Donelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Donelly scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donelly defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Donelly throws a head kick that misses
and Bronson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donelly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Donelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson walks into a straight right hand from Donelly.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Donelly's shoulder, as Donelly tries to avoid the shot.
Donelly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson misses with a double jab.
Charles Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donelly with a nice cross.
Donelly lands with a hook. Bronson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Donelly counters with a series of strikes. Bronson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.
Donelly tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donelly tries a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Bronson avoids the head kick by Donelly.
Donelly ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Bronson throws a series of strikes that have Donelly backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donelly.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
Donelly jabs at Bronson's body.
Donelly connects with a single shot there.
Donelly misses with a straight left.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Donelly ducks down to avoid it.
Donelly with a hook.
Donelly scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson walks into a left hand.
Donelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Donelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Donelly's knee but Donelly avoids it well.
Donelly throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson lands with a straight right. Donelly didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donelly blocks a leg kick.
Joseph Donelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bronson throws a hook but Donelly avoids it easily.
Jab from Donelly.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Donelly is out of range.
Donelly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donelly thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.
Donelly lands with a good body shot.
Charles Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donelly scores with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph Donelly.
Well Donelly 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Donelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Kodeinich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marti Pico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kodeinich's entrance music is izraelskiy kodeinshik. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bariga Kodeinich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marti Pico!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kodeinich's waist but Kodeinich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pico off to one side.
Kodeinich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pico eats them both and turns towards Kodeinich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kodeinich throws a combination that misses
and Pico counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pico is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kodeinich sees it coming and defends easily.
Kodeinich is defending against the submission attempts here by Pico.
Kodeinich is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodeinich gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kodeinich is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich throws an elbow that misses. Pico uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kodeinich's guard. Nice move by Pico!
Pico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kodeinich is trying to control the position but Pico postures up.
Kodeinich wants to sweep here but Pico controlling him for the moment.
Pico has gone for a leg lock! Kodeinich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pico's guard.
Kodeinich controlling from the top position.
Kodeinich pushes down on Pico's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kodeinich prevents Pico from getting the reversal.
Kodeinich tries to control but Pico wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich lands a big shot there that rocks Pico but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kodeinich with good strikes from the mount here!
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kodeinich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kodeinich controlling from mount.
Kodeinich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pico's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodeinich controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pico is squirming around, avoiding Kodeinich's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pico slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pico is staying active underneath Kodeinich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kodeinich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kodeinich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pico!
Pico is bucking up trying to escape but Kodeinich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Kodeinich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pico shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pico was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pico prevents Kodeinich from getting the reversal.
Pico is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kodeinich to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kodeinich shrugs it off.
Kodeinich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pico goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kodeinich is on top in guard.
Kodeinich wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.
Kodeinich works over Pico with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich throwing strikes but missing.
Kodeinich looking to sit in guard and control but Pico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kodeinich looking to control.
Pico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kodeinich is keeping the position for now.
Kodeinich has his foot on Pico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pico works his way back into a safe position though.
Kodeinich is controlling Pico's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kodeinich wants to sweep here but Pico controlling him for the moment.
Kodeinich looking to control.
Kodeinich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pico is one step ahead there.
Pico tries to free his leg and advance position but Kodeinich is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bariga Kodeinich.
Pico tries for a takedown but Kodeinich circles away easily
and Kodeinich counters with a left to the body.
Bariga Kodeinich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico tries for a takedown but Kodeinich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kodeinich feints a jab promting Pico to slip. Kodeinich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pico slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kodeinich doesn't manage to clinch there - Pico circles away.
Kodeinich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kodeinich has closed the distance and engaged Pico in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pico's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kodeinich lands a shot to the body.
Pico is breathing heavily.
Pico changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kodeinich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bariga Kodeinich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marti Pico.
Kodeinich throws a series of punches but Pico moves out of range.
Kodeinich moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kodeinich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodeinich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kodeinich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pico avoids it.
Pico tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kodeinich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kodeinich sizes up Pico with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kodeinich rushes Pico and presses him up against the cage.
Kodeinich scores with a hook to the body.
Pico takes an elbow to the temple.
Kodeinich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kodeinich has Pico up against the cage in a clinch.
Kodeinich manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kodeinich closes the distance and clinches.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
Kodeinich trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Kodeinich dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kodeinich gets a clinch.
Kodeinich digs a right hand underneath Pico's ribcage. Pico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kodeinich - that landed with a thud.
Pico wants a takedown.
Kodeinich lands a damaging elbow.
Kodeinich just leaning against Pico, taking a breather.
Kodeinich presses Pico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kodeinich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pico can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Kodeinich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Kodeinich.
A short right from Kodeinich.
Pico avoiding damage as Kodeinich throws knees to the body.
Kodeinich breaks from the clinch.
Kodeinich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pico backs up against the cage.
Pico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kodeinich. Kodeinich obviously looking to wear him down.
Kodeinich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kodeinich lands a knee to the body.
Kodeinich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pico.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pico's defenses.
Bariga Kodeinich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kodeinich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Kodeinich.
Bariga Kodeinich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kodeinich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kodeinich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pico on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kodeinich scores with a push kick.
Kodeinich lands the left hand.
Kodeinich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kodeinich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodeinich lands a slapping body shot.
Kodeinich rushes Pico and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kodeinich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Kodeinich on the inside.
Kodeinich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kodeinich.
Kodeinich lands a nice shot to the body.
Kodeinich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kodeinich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pico backwards.
Pico takes a shot to the head.
Kodeinich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pico chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kodeinich can pounce on him.
Kodeinich lands with a right hand.
Kodeinich lands with a good body shot.
Pico takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kodeinich lands the left hand.
Kodeinich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pico is rocked!
Kodeinich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pico is still on wobbly legs! Can Kodeinich finish him?
Kodeinich scores with a body shot.
Pico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pico seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kodeinich shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Pico is backing up but Kodeinich catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Pico covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kodeinich Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bariga Kodeinich!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haste The Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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135 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haste The Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Mcdermott!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Day scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mcdermott is trying to get back to half guard.
The Day decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mcdermott is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from The Day finds it's way through Mcdermott's defenses.
The Day blocks a head kick by Mcdermott.
Mcdermott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcdermott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Day blocks a head kick by Mcdermott.
The Day dodges the punch combination from Mcdermott.
The Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Day shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Day decides to stand up.
The Day scores with a takedown into Mcdermott's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Day is working Mcdermott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Day stands and steps away. Mcdermott gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Day looking to score a takedown here. Mcdermott is defending well but The Day drives through and ends up in Mcdermott's guard.
The Day decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcdermott, up you get!
Mcdermott moves out of range as The Day throws a body kick.
The Day drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdermott pushes a forearm under The Day's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, The Day is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Mcdermott!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiang Puruhat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen ThunderStruck as his entrance music. 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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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiang Puruhat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Storm!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puruhat throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Puruhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puruhat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puruhat leaves Storm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Puruhat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puruhat thows a body shot but no joy.
Puruhat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Storm will feel that in the morning.
Puruhat clinches with his opponent.
Puruhat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Storm avoiding damage as Puruhat throws knees to the body.
Storm drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puruhat looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puruhat misses with a knee to the head.
Puruhat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Storm gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Puruhat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puruhat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Storm has passed into side control.
Storm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puruhat, who protects the arm well.
Puruhat sneaks back into half guard.
Puruhat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puruhat.
Puruhat looking for a sweep. Not yet Puruhat, not yet.
Storm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puruhat is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Puruhat keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puruhat is on top in guard.
Storm is trying to keep Puruhat in close.
Puruhat trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Puruhat has passed into half guard!
Storm is refusing to be controlled, as Puruhat sits in half guard.
Storm trying to control but Puruhat postures up.
Storm is looking for a sweep. Puruhat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Storm trying to control from the bottom.
Puruhat moves nicely into side control.
Puruhat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puruhat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Storm has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Puruhat but great work by Storm.
Storm tries for a kimura but Puruhat is defending well.
Storm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Storm is trying to get an arm triangle but Puruhat is defending well.
Storm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puruhat has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puruhat, who protects the arm well.
Puruhat is looking to regain half guard here but Storm keeps moving and retains side control.
Storm tries for a kimura but Puruhat is defending well.
Puruhat is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Puruhat!
Puruhat regains half guard.
Puruhat wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiang Puruhat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Storm dives in and scores a takedown into Puruhat's guard.
Puruhat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Storm!
Storm is working to get back to half guard.
Puruhat wants to take Storm's back but he can't do it this time.
Storm wants to control but Puruhat is having none of it.
Storm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jim Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Puruhat cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Puruhat looking to secure an arm triangle but Storm defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puruhat with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Storm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Storm regains half guard.
Puruhat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Storm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puruhat seems to be working for a kimura but Storm defends the submission attempt.
Storm is trying to maintain the position but Puruhat is very close to passing his half guard.
Storm wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puruhat wants to advance to full mount but Storm doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Puruhat is posturing up here but Storm has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Puruhat tries to roll out but it's too tight and Puruhat has to tap! Slick submission there by Storm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Storm!
Jim Storm really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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