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SPFT 8: Mid Summer Mayhem PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randolf Brox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mamood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mamute Pequenino kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randolf Brox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Mamood, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Mamood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Mamood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Mamood is trying to drag Brox to the mat but Brox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brox throws a head punch that misses.
Brox misses with some punches.
Al Mamood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Randolf Brox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iqbal Al Mamood.
Brox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brox misses with a punch to the body.
Brox lands a body shot.
Brox tries to throw a body punch but Al Mamood avoids it by throwing Brox back against the cage.
Brox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brox throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Mamood.
Brox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Mamood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brox swings for the body but Al Mamood moves out of range.
Al Mamood misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Al Mamood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Mamood keeps the fight on the outside.
Brox tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brox. Al Mamood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Mamood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brox sneaks back into half guard.
Al Mamood not doing much here.
Brox trying to hold on to Al Mamood's head to control him but Al Mamood postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood is taking a breather. Brox says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brox looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Al Mamood pushes past his half guard into mount!
Brox slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brox wants to get back to full guard.
Al Mamood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brox is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood stalling away here and it's allowed Brox to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brox wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolf Brox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brox scores with a three punch combo!
Al Mamood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brox to the ground. Al Mamood is now in Brox's guard.
Brox looking to control but Al Mamood passes into half guard.
Brox wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brox tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Al Mamood has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Brox is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Mamood has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brox is working hard here to advance position.
Al Mamood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brox tries to hold on but Al Mamood pushes him away.
Al Mamood tries to control but Brox wriggling away.
Brox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood avoids the attempt from Brox to control.
Brox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Al Mamood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brox is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brox swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Brox is looking to improve his position but Al Mamood isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Mamood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Mamood content just to control the position here.
You get the feeling that Brox really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brox tries to hold on but Al Mamood postures up.
Al Mamood prevents Brox from getting the reversal.
Randolf Brox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Mamood avoids the attempt from Brox to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolf Brox dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brox doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Mamood circles away.
Brox is looking to clinch.
Brox just misses with a punch to the body.
Brox misses with a hook.
Al Mamood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brox.
Al Mamood misses with a straight left.
Brox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Mamood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Mamood misses with a wild body shot.
Brox stuffs the takedown.
Al Mamood throws a hook but Brox blocks it.
Al Mamood throws a body punch but Brox moves out of range.
Brox thows a body shot but no joy.
Brox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Mamood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Mamood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brox but Brox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Al Mamood preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Mamood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brox working for submissions but it's allowed Al Mamood to get to half guard.
Al Mamood content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood is looking to take a break and control but Brox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Iqbal Al Mamood has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Mamood's calf.
Brox is looking to wear down Al Mamood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Brox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Mamood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Broxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brox misses with a head kick.
Al Mamood fails with a takedown attempt.
Randolf Brox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iqbal Al Mamood.
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!
Brox slips under a jab from Al Mamood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brox thows a body shot but no joy.
Brox has closed the distance and engaged Al Mamood in a clinch.
Brox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Mamood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Al Mamood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Mamood.
Al Mamood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Al Mamood blocking some punches.
Brox misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Mamood backwards.
Brox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Mamood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brox's efforts to push away.
Brox misses with the head strike.
Al Mamood blocking some punches.
Al Mamood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Randolf Brox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brox gets through Al Mamood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randolf Brox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randolf Brox!
Randolf Brox tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shane Carwin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Bader!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Bader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Carwin. No joy for Bader on that attempt.
Bader fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Bader.
Bader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carwin counters by clinching up.
Carwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carwin counters with a right hand that sends Bader tumbling to the canvas! Can Carwin finish him? He dives into Bader's guard looking to do just that!
Bader is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Bader has been cut.
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!
Bader looking to control.
Bader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carwin is controlling him.
Bader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carwin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bader's head.
Bader has Carwin pulled in close to control his posture.
Carwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader looking for a sweep. Not yet Bader, not yet.
Bader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carwin postures up in Bader's guard and throws a big left but Bader blocks it.
Bader is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Bader was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bader lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bader.
Bader changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carwin tries to avoid it but Bader manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carwin to the ground. Carwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bader looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bader looks gassed!
Carwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bader.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader tries to land a front kick but Carwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bader shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carwin wants to clinch up but Bader keeps it at a distance.
Bader misses with a takedown attempt - Carwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bader with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carwin scores with a counter punch that sends Bader to the canvas! Carwin smells blood - he's punishing Bader with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bader has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Carwin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Coolidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Randale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randale has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Reggie Coolidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Randale!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Coolidge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reggie Coolidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coolidge scores with a shot to the body.
Randale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coolidge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randale tries to close the distance and clinch but Coolidge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coolidge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coolidge scores with a decent looking hook.
Coolidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coolidge keeps the fight on the outside.
Coolidge misses with a wild combination.
Randale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coolidge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Randale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Reggie Coolidge has been cut.
Coolidge looks to land a combination but Randale avoids it well.
Randale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coolidge.
Randale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Coolidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coolidge swats away the attempt to clinch by Randale.
A jab from Coolidge finds it's way through Randale's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randale manages to avoid it.
Coolidge swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coolidge, as that shot connected.
Coolidge misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Coolidge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randale doesn't seem phased though.
Coolidge throws a body punch but Randale moves out of range.
Coolidge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randale closes the distance and pushes Coolidge back into the cage.
Randale misses with a punch on the inside.
Coolidge takes an elbow to the forehead.
Randale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Randale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randale misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge lands an uppercut.
Randale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coolidge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coolidge misses with the head strike.
Randale working aggressively here.
Randale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reggie Coolidge's cut is getting worse.
Randale misses with a knee to the head.
Randale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Randale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coolidge tries to circle away but Randale has him pinned against the cage.
Randale looking to throw knees to the head but Coolidge is blocking nicely.
Randale tries to land a knee to the head but Coolidge blocks with his arms.
Coolidge throws a head punch that misses.
Randale missing with knees to the body.
Randale stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Randale tries a knee to the head but Coolidge blocks it.
Coolidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Randale misses with the head strike.
Randale manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coolidge. Randale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coolidge is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Randale like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Randale from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Coolidge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mercito Gesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercito Gesta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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198 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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mercito Gesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Loose!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gesta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loose sprawls well. Loose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gesta gets slowly back to his feet.
Loose tries a head kick but it misses.
Gesta throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Wesley Loose has been cut.
Gesta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loose circles away.
Gesta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gesta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loose throws a sloppy head kick and Gesta moves out of range easily.
Gesta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gesta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gesta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gesta throws a head kick that misses.
Gesta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mercito Gesta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gesta fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gesta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gesta tries to clinch there but Loose circles away.
Loose scores with a leg kick.
Gesta throws a head kick that misses.
Gesta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesley Loose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gesta shoots for a takedown but Loose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gesta tries to clinch
and Loose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gesta tries to land a leg kick but Loose saw it coming and moves away.
Loose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Loose.
Loose throws a head kick that misses.
Loose lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gesta takes a step back to recover.
Horrible takedown by Gesta or perhaps it was just good defense by Loose which made him look bad.
Gesta moves into the clinch.
Gesta has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Loose clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Loose looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gesta looking to break Loose's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loose remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gesta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gesta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loose defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Loose trying to control the action but Gesta just sinks the hooks in.
Loose covering up well under a series of strikes from Gesta.
Loose can't escape the position.
Gesta looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Loose taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mercito Gesta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mercito Gesta waved his t-shirt featuring XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Mitrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitrione sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Rodrigo Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
Matt Mitrione has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Mitrione shoots in but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitrione has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitrione tries to sprawl out of it but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitrione manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitrione misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitrione shoots and misses
so Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Nogueira won't allow Mitrione to sweep him here.
Rodrigo Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitrione is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mitrione is on top in guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling Mitrione's posture.
Mitrione tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigo Nogueira is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo Nogueira controls Mitrione momentarily but Mitrione frees himself.
Rodrigo Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitrione's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mitrione is on top in guard.
Mitrione could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mitrione trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigo Nogueira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mitrione loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitrione stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigo Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mitrione is trying to stand.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Mitrione is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigo Nogueira to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitrione tries to roll over but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps him under control.
Mitrione has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
Mitrione is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigo Nogueira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigo Nogueira's back!
Mitrione looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigo Nogueira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mitrione patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mitrione avoiding Rodrigo Nogueira 's attempts to control his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigo Nogueira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mitrione tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodrigo Nogueira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitrione lands a couple of digs.
Mitrione stays in close to Rodrigo Nogueira's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Mitrione 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.
Mitrione fails with the takedown
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mitrione shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls well. He's pushed Mitrione's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira dives in and scores a takedown into Mitrione's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira won't allow Mitrione to sweep him here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Mitrione is keeping the position.
Mitrione keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitrione is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitrione has escaped and now he's on top!
Mitrione is looking to stand up but Rodrigo Nogueira won't let him.
Mitrione is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigo Nogueira has wrist control.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Mitrione is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mitrione trying to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione wants to pass the guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping the position.
Mitrione won't allow Rodrigo Nogueira to sweep him here.
Rodrigo Nogueira pulls Mitrione in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mitrione throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodrigo Nogueira was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitrione finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mitrione defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping full guard, as Mitrione tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira managing to control the position.
Mitrione trying to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mitrione wants to pass the guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitrione doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitrione manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitrione pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitrione passes Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mitrione is keen to just control but Rodrigo Nogueira is a slippery customer.
Mitrione is really struggling to control Rodrigo Nogueira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigo Nogueira won't allow Mitrione to pass to mount.
Mitrione is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigo Nogueira is defending well.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to improve his position but Mitrione is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mitrione's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Rodrigo Nogueira stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitrione. Mitrione gets slowly back to his feet.
Matt Mitrione is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigo Nogueira has his takedown stuffed
and Mitrione counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard now.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitrione is one step ahead there.
Mitrione drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rodrigo Nogueira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mitrione has Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira stands and throws Mitrione's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione manages to get back to half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to pass the guard but Mitrione defending well.
Mitrione is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitrione has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo Nogueira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitrione defending well though.
Rodrigo Nogueira prevents Mitrione from improving his position.
Mitrione is looking to control Rodrigo Nogueira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitrione avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodrigo Nogueira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitrione sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Mitrione is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mitrione is controlling Rodrigo Nogueira's trapped leg to prevent Rodrigo Nogueira from advancing to side control.
Mitrione wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mitrione manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitrione is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitrione is retaining full guard.
Mitrione pushes Rodrigo Nogueira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Mitrione shows good takedown defense.
Mitrione is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matt Mitrione has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Mitrione gets a double leg takedown into Rodrigo Nogueira's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to stand but Mitrione is controlling the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping full guard, as Mitrione tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Mitrione showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitrione has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Mitrione!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hoso Alvy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobu Murphy (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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22
155 lbs
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25
168 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hoso Alvy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobu Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvy with a poor takedown
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Alvy blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Alvy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murphy to the ground. Alvy is now in Murphy's guard.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alvy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murphy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvy, into his guard.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Murphy has picked Alvy up and slammed him! Alvy can't keep hold of the triangle and Murphy manages to pass to side control!
Murphy trying to control the action but Alvy is working from the bottom.
Alvy tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy advances to mount.
Murphy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Alvy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvy tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoso Alvy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a head kick. That will keep Alvy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvy with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alvy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alvy is breathing heavily.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvy shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a series of strikes. Alvy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvy with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a head kick.
Alvy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvy's head.
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvy jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alvy jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Alvy shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvy tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alvy fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobu Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alvy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvy with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a body kick that stops Alvy in his tracks momentarily.
Alvy shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alvy misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoso Alvy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvy with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a good, hard body kick but Alvy shrugs it off.
Murphy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvy.
Murphy rushes Alvy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoso Alvy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvy with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a head kick. That will keep Alvy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alvy has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvy with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy lands a head kick. Alvy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alvy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murphy throws a series of punches but Alvy avoids them all with ease.
Alvy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
Alvy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Alvy backing up. Alvy nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Alvy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvy with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a nice head kick!
Alvy misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy throws a combination. Alvy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alvy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alvy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Alvy backing up. Alvy nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Alvy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvy shoots and misses
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Hoso Alvy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy gets a clinch.
Alvy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Alvy fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nobu Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a body kick.
Murphy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alvy has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a good, hard body kick but Alvy shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy lands a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Alvy pushes him off.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.
Murphy clinches up with Alvy and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobu Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
Alvy misses with a takedown
and Murphy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alvy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murphy.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy rushes Alvy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvy misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a big head kick but Alvy shrugs it off.
Murphy lands with a nice combination. Alvy backs away looking to recover.
Murphy gets caught napping as Alvy dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murphy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murphy has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murphy has passed into half guard!
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy stands up from half guard.
Alvy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Alvy backing up. Alvy nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoso Alvy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alvy really felt that one!
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nobu Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy pushes Alvy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
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!
Murphy throws a series of punches but Alvy avoids them all with ease.
Alvy keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvy fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a head kick. That will keep Alvy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvy with a poor takedown
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alvy's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
Murphy drives through and clinches with Alvy against the cage.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvy is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Nobu Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobu Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobu Murphy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lachlan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by ready to Roll, The Black Dahlias. Williams has chosen Noise Won't Stop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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29
195 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lachlan Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Williams stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anderson is looking to stand back up but Williams counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Anderson.
Anderson is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushes Williams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lachlan Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Williams moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Lachlan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams scores with a jab.
Anderson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Williams's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Williams throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Anderson looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams 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.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lachlan Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peekay Williams.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Williams misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Lachlan Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a nice cross.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Peekay Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lachlan Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson throws a hook but Williams avoids 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 Lachlan Anderson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lachlan Anderson!
Lachlan Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronislav Lukas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Van Halen- Unchained kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bronislav Lukas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bull Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bronislav Lukas !
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dog manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lukas throws a big elbow that misses.
Dog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lukas postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it.
Dog is looking to stand up but Lukas isn't so interested in that idea.
Lukas wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lukas .
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dog wriggles free and stands up.
Lukas throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog dips to his left and cracks Lukas with an uppercut!
It looks like Bronislav Lukas has been cut.
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!
Lukas ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Good shot there by Lukas .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukas misses with a straight right.
Dog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lukas tries a head kick but it misses.
Lukas misses with a jab to the body
and Dog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lukas looks gassed!
Lukas moves forwards but Dog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lukas throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
Lukas slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Lukas clinches.
Lukas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dog's efforts to push away.
Dog successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lukas prevents Dog from getting back to his feet.
Lukas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog wants to stand up but Lukas is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lukas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lukas won't allow Dog to get back to his feet.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lukas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lukas postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it.
Lukas throwing strikes from guard but Dog blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lukas stops Dog from standing up.
Lukas throwing strikes from guard but Dog blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lukas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lukas on the ground.
Lukas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lukas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lukas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lukas is working Dog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog keeping full guard, as Lukas tries to pass.
Lukas wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lukas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dog is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lukas to the mat. Lukas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Lukas trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
Dog wants to stand and escape but instead Lukas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lukas throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lukas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dog manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lukas tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bronislav Lukas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bronislav Lukas 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lukas lands a nice looking body shot.
Lukas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Lukas tries to score with a low kick but Dog moves his leg out of the way.
Lukas stalks Dog and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dog's face. Dog staggers backwards, shaken.
Lukas tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Lukas tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lukas .
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lukas .
Dog connects with the punch.
Lukas is breathing heavily.
Lukas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Lukas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog scores with a hook to the body. Lukas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lukas has time to react.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Lukas .
Lukas doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.
Dog has managed to clinch.
Dog tries to break free but Lukas pushes him back against the cage.
Dog jumps into guard, dragging Lukas to the mat.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but Lukas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lukas is looking to work some ground and pound but Dog has wrist control.
Dog wants to stand but Lukas is controlling the position.
Lukas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dog pushes Lukas off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Lukas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a right hand to the body.
Lukas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A leg kick checked by Dog.
Dog lands with an overhand left.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lukas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That has opened up Bronislav Lukas 's cut even more.
Bull Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog cracks Lukas with a hook to the temple - Lukas is on wobbly legs here! Dog swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lukas falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dog wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bull Dog!
Bull Dog 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 Garrett Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Stinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Garrett Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Freddy Stinger!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson looks to land a combination but Stinger avoids it well.
Hudson drops Stinger with a beautiful combination! Stinger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hudson is looking for the KO!
Stinger is rocked!
It looks like Freddy Stinger has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stinger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hudson counters with a crisp right that sends Stinger to the canvas! Hudson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Hudson!
Garrett Hudson 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 The Mammoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mammoth comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne-Demons feat.Three Six Mafia. 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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28
186 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Mammoth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcelo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammoth slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
Mammoth scores with a kick to the body.
Mammoth thows a body kick. Alves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mammoth is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mammoth.
Mammoth moves away from the strike by Alves.
Mammoth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alves catches Mammoth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mammoth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mammoth lands a jab to the nose.
Mammoth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mammoth throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good work by Mammoth as he checks the leg kick.
Mammoth connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mammoth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mammoth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mammoth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mammoth.
The Mammoth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Mammoth blocks the low kick.
Alves throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Alves as he checks the leg kick.
Mammoth moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Mammoth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mammoth throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mammoth avoids the body shot from Alves.
Mammoth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alves throws a hook but Mammoth blocks it.
Mammoth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alves checks it well.
A head kick by Mammoth misses
and Alves counters with a left to the body.
Alves checks a leg kick.
Alves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mammoth is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mammoth misses with a looping left.
Mammoth throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Mammoth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mammoth.
Alves walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mammoth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mammoth lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mammoth. That's going to slow Alves down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mammoth.
Mammoth thumps Alves with a low kick.
Mammoth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Mammoth's shoulder, as Mammoth tries to avoid the shot.
Alves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mammoth.
Mammoth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mammoth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mammoth moves out of range as Alves strikes.
Mammoth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alves's calf.
Mammoth ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Mammoth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mammoth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alves is able to avoid easily.
Alves looks to throw the jab but Mammoth is out of range.
Alves moves out of range as Mammoth strikes.
A leg kick checked by Alves.
Alves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mammoth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mammoth throws a leg kick
and Alves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Mammoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mammoth as he avoids it easily.
Mammoth closes the distance and clinches.
Alves breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammoth throws a chopping leg kick but Alves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mammoth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves scores with a body shot.
Mammoth throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves looks to throw the jab but Mammoth is out of range.
Alves moves out of range of the leg kick from Mammoth.
Alves takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Mammoth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mammoth thumps Alves with a low kick.
Mammoth is looking to land body kicks.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammoth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Mammoth's head but Mammoth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves jabs Mammoth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mammoth looks for the body kick but Alves saw that one coming.
Mammoth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mammoth.
Alves throws a chopping leg kick but Mammoth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mammoth throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Mammoth tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mammoth.
A bone on bone clash there as Alves blocks the leg kick.
Mammoth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alves throws a leg kick but Mammoth moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammoth misses with a low kick.
The Mammoth is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Mammoth.
Mammoth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammoth.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Mammoth throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves misses with a kick to the body.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Mammoth.
Mammoth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alves checks it well.
Mammoth avoids the body shot from Alves.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mammoth thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Alves misses.
Alves misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mammoth misses with a head kick.
Mammoth tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mammoth wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mammoth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alves counters with a right hand to the body.
Alves misses with the combination.
Mammoth is looking to score with low kicks.
Mammoth tries a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Mammoth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammoth was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a body punch but Mammoth moves out of range.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mammoth scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Mammoth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Mammoth misses.
Mammoth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mammoth misses with a low kick.
Alves blocks the body kick.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mammoth.
Mammoth throws out a leg kick but Alves moves out of range and Mammoth only half commits.
Mammoth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alves is able to avoid easily.
Mammoth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mammoth staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mammoth.
Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mammoth rather than just go for the knockout.
Alves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mammoth counters with a leg kick.
Alves takes a swing at Mammoth's ribcage but misses.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crunch! Mammoth slams his shin into Alves's torso.
Alves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mammoth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Mammoth misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammoth misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Mammoth does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mammoth defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Mammoth throws a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Mammoth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Mammoth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mammoth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mammoth throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mammoth moves away from the strike by Alves.
Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mammoth throws a front kick that sends Alves stumbling back into the cage.
Mammoth throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Alves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mammoth takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Mammoth checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick by Mammoth misses
and Alves counters with a good low kick that Mammoth was not able to check.
Mammoth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mammoth wants to land a leg kick but Alves is out of range.
A left and a right from Mammoth both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammoth throws a wild body kick that Alves sees coming a mile off.
Alves blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Alves blocks the leg kick.
Alves throws a front kick aimed at Mammoth's knee but Mammoth avoids it well.
Alves misses with a looping right.
Mammoth throws a wild body kick that Alves sees coming a mile off.
Mammoth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mammoth tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Mammoth throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
Alves blocks a head kick by Mammoth.
Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mammoth momentarily.
Mammoth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth staying out of range there.
Mammoth slips a straight right by Alves.
A head kick from Mammoth lands but Alves takes it in his stride.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mammoth can pounce on him.
Mammoth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alves has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mammoth.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammoth moves away.
Mammoth misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mammoth blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves throws a body punch but Mammoth moves out of range.
Alves looks to throw the jab but Mammoth is out of range.
Alves avoids the head kick by Mammoth.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mammoth as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves avoids the head kick by Mammoth.
Good work by Alves as he checks the leg kick.
Alves walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mammoth.
Mammoth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alves is able to avoid easily.
Alves throws a low kick but Mammoth avoids it.
Mammoth misses with a body shot.
Mammoth throws a body kick that misses.
Mammoth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mammoth.
Mammoth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alves checks a leg kick.
Mammoth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth wants to land a leg kick but Alves is out of range.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Mammoth.
Mammoth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alves's head.
Mammoth throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Mammoth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Mammoth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alves is able to avoid easily.
Mammoth tries a low kick but Alves avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mammoth throws a head kick that misses.
Mammoth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alves checks it well.
Alves feints a jab promting Mammoth to slip. Alves then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mammoth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mammoth is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Mammoth clearly takes 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mammoth.
Alves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mammoth is fending him off so far but Alves persists. Nope, Mammoth circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Mammoth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammoth looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Mammoth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alves.
Mammoth moves out of range as Alves strikes.
A combination from Mammoth does no damage.
Alves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mammoth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Mammoth moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alves.
Alves thuds a left hand into Mammoth's body.
Mammoth throws a low kick but Alves moves out of range easily.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands a right hook to the body.
Alves cracks Mammoth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mammoth throws a wild body kick that Alves sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alves checks a leg kick.
Mammoth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mammoth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mammoth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mammoth tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Alves swings for the body but Mammoth moves out of range.
Alves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mammoth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alves.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mammoth as he jumps to the side.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mammoth manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mammoth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alves is out of range and Mammoth settles back down.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mammoth.
Alves checks a low kick from Mammoth.
Mammoth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mammoth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammoth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mammoth lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth tries to clinch up.
Mammoth misses with a head kick.
Mammoth is looking to land body kicks.
Mammoth clinches.
Mammoth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Marcelo Alves has been cut.
Mammoth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mammoth tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Mammoth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves.
Mammoth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mammoth tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammoth.
Mammoth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Alves catches Mammoth right on the button with a cross.
Alves throws a leg kick
and Mammoth counters with a low kick, right behind Alves 's knee.
Mammoth misses with a head kick.
Alves blocks a leg kick.
Mammoth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mammoth ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alves checks a leg kick.
Alves lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Mammoth had his way with Marcelo Alves in that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Alves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mammoth.
Alves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammoth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mammoth's guard.
Mammoth is pulling down on Alves's head. It's preventing any offense from Alves, at least for the moment.
Mammoth pushes Alves off and gets back to his feet.
Alves avoids the head kick by Mammoth.
Mammoth tried to score with a low kick but Alves checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves misses with a looping right.
Alves avoids the body shot from Mammoth.
A head kick misses from Mammoth.
Mammoth has managed to clinch.
Mammoth manages to break the clinch.
Mammoth connects with a high kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Good leg kick by Mammoth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Alves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mammoth did well to prevent Alves getting side control.
Mammoth moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mammoth is trying to keep Alves in close.
Mammoth 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth 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!
Alves is refusing to be controlled, as Mammoth sits in half guard.
The Mammoth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves gets full guard.
Marcelo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mammoth is keeping the position for now.
Mammoth trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mammoth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mammoth in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mammoth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mammoth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mammoth is aware though and is defending well.
Mammoth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alves manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammoth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mammoth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mammoth is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mammoth looks a forlorn figure.
Mammoth is trying to escape the mount.
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 The Mammoth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mammoth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Mammoth!
The Mammoth retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, an emotional The Mammoth said 'I'm off to get me a feed at maccas bro. Uzes keen? Mean bro churr'.
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