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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corey Norman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Norman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman dodges the punch combination from McCall.
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCall ducks under a wild hook from Norman.
McCall misses with a few strikes there.
McCall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from McCall as Norman shoots in.
McCall throws a series of punches but Norman moves out of range.
McCall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCall being controlled against the cage.
Norman wants to take the fight to the mat but McCall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Norman stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Norman is trying to control. McCall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCall is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCall is defending against the submission attempts here by Norman.
McCall is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman is nestled in close to McCall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norman on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman seems to be looking for submissions.
McCall is trying to get back to full guard.
McCall wants to control the action here but instead Norman manages to pass to full mount!
Norman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McCall manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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!
Norman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Norman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCall sprawls well. McCall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Chad McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Norman.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norman looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall tries to clinch up.
Norman closes the distance and clinches up with McCall, looking for a takedown. Norman pushes McCall against the cage but McCall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
McCall throws a right hand that Norman ducks under and follows up with a left that Norman also avoids with ease.
McCall throws the left hand but Norman avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from McCall as Norman shoots in.
McCall moves into the clinch.
Norman drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norman avoids a kick to the body.
McCall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCall gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, McCall seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall wants to stand but Norman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Norman tries to roll over but McCall keeps him under control.
McCall wants to take a breather but Norman is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.
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 Chad McCall will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCall misses with a kick to the body.
Norman wants to clinch.
Norman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCall tries to avoid it but Norman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCall to the ground. McCall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norman scores with a takedown into McCall's guard.
Norman wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
McCall has his hands on Norman's head, controlling the position.
McCall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman gets to his feet - McCall follows without any prompting.
McCall misses with the combination.
McCall gets a clinch.
McCall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCall gets control of Norman's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Norman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCall dives on top into guard.
Norman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCall looking to sit in guard and control but Norman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Norman wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall is trying to keep Norman in close.
Norman with a nice head shot there.
McCall looking for a sweep. Not yet McCall, not yet.
Norman trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Norman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCall kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Norman looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Norman is breathing heavily.
McCall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norman is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
McCall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Norman wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
McCall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Norman blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from McCall. Those never looked like landing.
McCall throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCall misses with a head kick.
No luck for Norman with that takedown attempt.
Norman swats away the attempt to clinch by McCall.
McCall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman dives in and scores a takedown into McCall's guard.
McCall is trying to control the position but Norman postures up.
Norman drops back looking for a leg! McCall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCall manages to kick Norman off! Norman jumps back into McCall's guard.
Norman gets to his feet. McCall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corey Norman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Norman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Norman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCall's head.
McCall throws a push kick but Norman slaps the foot to one side.
Chad McCall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norman has his takedown stuffed
and McCall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norman shoots and misses
and McCall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chad McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Norman.
Norman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCall did well to prevent Norman getting side control.
McCall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norman is one step ahead there.
Norman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Norman has McCall in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCall looking to pass the guard.
McCall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Norman is proving hard to escape from.
McCall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Norman avoids the head kick by McCall.
McCall tries a head kick but it misses.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norman misses with a body kick.
Norman fails with a takedown attempt.
Norman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall lands with a kick to the ribs.
McCall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norman avoids the head kick by McCall.
Chad McCall is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Norman or perhaps it was just good defense by McCall which made him look bad.
McCall throws a wild body kick that Norman sees coming a mile off.
Norman blocks a head kick by McCall.
McCall wants to clinch up but Norman keeps it at a distance.
McCall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norman's head backwards.
McCall gets a takedown into half guard.
McCall wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCall lands a nice short elbow.
McCall wants to pass the guard but Norman is defending well.
McCall works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCall controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad McCall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ March (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Stam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). March comes into the arena with The Firm - Star Trekkin' blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ March!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stam!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
March throws a head kick that Stam semi-blocks.
Stam clinches.
Stam misses with an elbow over the top.
March is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stam to keep the fight standing.
Stam misses with an elbow over the top.
March ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. March no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with March. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
March working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Stam has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stam misses with a jab, cross combination.
March throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stam's head.
Stam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
March tries a head kick but it misses.
March will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stam clinches up with March and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stam prevents March from breaking the clinch.
Stam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marchs head.
March jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stam walks away with a smile on his face. March gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ March. That's going to take a lot out of him.
March tries to close the distance and clinch but Stam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stam is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stam 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 March has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from March and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. March manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stam wants to clinch.
Stam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but March paws at him with a jab and circles away.
March keeps the fight on the outside.
Stam has closed the distance and engaged March in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stam looking to stall.
Stam manages to break the clinch.
March lands with a slapping head kick.
March tries for a takedown but Stam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
March dodges the punch combination from Stam.
March tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stam fails with an attempt to clinch.
March misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
March swats away the attempt to clinch by Stam.
Stam tries to close the distance and clinch up but March swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
March goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
March keeps the fight on the outside.
March scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Stam.
Stam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. March manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stam looks gassed!
A head kick misses from March.
A head kick misses from March.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stam throws a push kick but March slaps the foot to one side.
March lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by March.
The fighters circling - Stam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Stam dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stam moves into the clinch successfully.
Stam manages to break the clinch.
Stam moves in looking to clinch but March pushes him off.
March is looking to clinch but Stam is avoiding it.
March wants to clinch.
Stam tries to clinch up but March circles away and keeps his distance.
March throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
March shoots in for a takedown but Stam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. March checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
March tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
March misses with a head kick.
Stam stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stam tries to clinch but March moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
March fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stam clinches.
Stam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
March is looking to control Stam's arms but Stam gets an underhook and turns him. Now March has his back to the cage.
Stam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
March shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ March. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stam wants to clinch.
Stam throws a sloppy head kick and March moves out of range easily.
March gets tackled into the cage by Stam. Stam maintains the clinch.
March jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stam walks away with a smile on his face. March gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stam tries to clinch but March moves out of range.
Frank Stam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stam fails with an attempt to clinch.
March doesn't manage to clinch there - Stam circles away.
Stam is looking to clinch.
Stam wants to clinch up but March keeps it at a distance.
Stam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stam tries to clinch up
and March counters with a flying knee. Nice.
March pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frank Stam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from March.
Stam forces March back against the cage and clinches.
Stam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stam is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
March swats away the attempt to clinch by Stam.
Stam tries to clinch but March is having none of it.
Stam avoids the head kick by March.
March misses the jab.
March will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
March tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stam tries to clinch but March is having none of it.
Stam tries to close the distance and clinch but March swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stam is looking to clinch.
Stam is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Stam misses.
March avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Stam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
March scores with a one two! Stam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stam fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from March.
Stam wants to clinch up but March keeps it at a distance.
Stam lands with a nice combination. March backs away looking to recover.
It looks like AJ March has been cut.
March tries to clinch up but Stam circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by March there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
March has managed to clinch.
March's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No joy there for Stam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Stam. Those never looked like landing.
Stam misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Stam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ March's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by March or perhaps it was just good defense by Stam which made him look bad.
March lands a slapping body shot.
Stam tries to clinch there but March circles away.
March throws an overhand right that lands on Stam's shoulder, as Stam tries to avoid the shot.
Stam fails to land with a series of punches.
Stam pushes March up against the cage in a clinch.
Stam lands a damaging elbow.
Stam tries to circle away but March has him pinned against the cage.
March blocks an elbow strike from Stam.
Stam pushes off an throws an elbow but March leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stam manages to break the clinch.
Stam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stam tries to clinch but March moves out of range.
Stam looks to clinch
and March counters with a head kick. That will keep Stam thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stam tries to clinch but March is having none of it.
Stam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from March.
Stam tries to close the distance and clinch but March swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stam tries to clinch
and March counters with a two punch combo.
Stam closes the distance and clinches.
Stam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
March leaning against his opponent.
March working hard to break the clinch.
March pulls guard successfully.
Stam looking to sit in guard and control but March gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
March is looking to work some ground and pound but Stam has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
March in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
March loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
March postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
March with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
March drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and March jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
March throwing strikes from guard but Stam blocks nicely.
March postures up in Stam's guard and throws a big left but Stam blocks it.
March throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
March thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
March in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frank Stam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
March throwing strikes from guard but Stam blocks nicely.
Stam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
March in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
March throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
AJ March has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
March connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ March showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Stam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive. Brutus Maximus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brutus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nowak somewhat.
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nowak's calf.
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick from Nowak.
Maximus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nowak!
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Maximus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maximus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nowak can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Brutus Maximus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nowak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maximus shoots in but Nowak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus dips to his left and cracks Nowak with an uppercut!
Nowak dodges the punch combination from Maximus.
Maximus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nowak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nowak looks gassed!
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Nowak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maximus misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nowak is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus moves into the clinch successfully.
Maximus is stalling here.
Maximus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nowak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maximus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nowak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brutus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Nowak.
Maximus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowak forces his way into half guard.
Nowak is stalling here. Maximus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nowak seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maximus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Maximus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Nowak as Maximus shoots in.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximus sprawls well. Maximus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nowak gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nowak counters with a nice leg kick.
Maximus swinging wildly here.
Maximus scores with a three punch combo!
Nowak is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus fails with the takedown.
Maximus misses with a two punch combination.
Maximus has Nowak up against the cage in a clinch.
Nowak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maximus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maximus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nowak uses from the top position.
Nowak seems to have recovered his senses.
Nowak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maximus kicks Nowak off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus misses with a combination
and Nowak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus stuffs the takedown.
Nowak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maximus pinned against the cage. Maximus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.
Nowak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus swinging wildly here.
Maximus leaves Nowak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maximus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Nowak circles away.
Nowak walks into a jab.
Brutus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nowak quickly recovers to half guard.
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Maximus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maximus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nowak is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nowak controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brutus Maximus just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nowak.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximus dives in and grabs Nowak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nowak pushes down on Maximus's head and hops out.
Maximus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nowak is fending him off so far but Maximus persists. Nope, Nowak circles away and we're back to standing.
Nowak leaves Maximus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nowak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maximus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maximus duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nowak is able to avoid easily.
Maximus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nowak counters with a body kick.
Maximus throws a series of strikes that have Nowak backpedaling.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Nowak circles away.
Maximus throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nowak is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maximus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nowak.
Nice takedown defense from Maximus. No joy for Nowak on that attempt.
Nowak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus blocks a leg kick.
Maximus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brutus Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Maximus dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Maximus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximus darts in and clinches Nowak up against the cage.
Maximus has had enough of the clinch but Nowak keeps him there for the moment.
Maximus just leaning against Nowak, taking a breather.
Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximus but Maximus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a low kick.
Maximus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maximus trying to control the action but Nowak is working from the bottom.
Maximus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nowak's guard.
Nowak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowak is retaining full guard.
Maximus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nowak.
Brutus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Nowak.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maximus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nowak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brutus Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximus.
Maximus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nowak back to the cage. Maximus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maximus throws a good cross that connects.
Maximus looks to land a combination but Nowak avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nowak leaves Maximus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nowak misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maximus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nowak swivels and escapes.
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nowak counters with a low kick, right behind Maximus 's knee.
Maximus fails to land with a series of punches.
Nowak feints and then cracks Maximus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maximus down.
Maximus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nowak back to the cage. Maximus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maximus misses with the combination.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowak can do to turn this around?
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowak was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
Nowak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maximus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus clinches up with Nowak and pushes him back against the cage.
Nowak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maximus breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus clinches up with Nowak and pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus presses Nowak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nowak blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus tries to circle away but Nowak has him pinned against the cage.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Maximus gets underhooks to prevent Nowak's takedown attempt.
Maximus wants to get back to striking at distance but Nowak won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Maximus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maximus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Nowak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brutus Maximus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nowak tries to score with a low kick but Maximus moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Maximus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maximus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Maximus!
Brutus Maximus 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tyrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gil Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Tyrell there.
Gilbert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilbert.
Gilbert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Tyrell.
Gilbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gilbert circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Tyrell.
Tyrell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gilbert tries to move into range but Tyrell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gilbert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyrell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyrell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyrell but Tyrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyrell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tyrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrell connects with a right hand. Gilbert shakes it off.
Tyrell misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyrell digs a good hook to Gilbert's body.
Mike Tyrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyrell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyrell misses with the combination.
Tyrell stuffs the takedown.
Mike Tyrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gil Gilbert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilbert dodges the punch combination from Tyrell.
Gilbert throws a head kick but Tyrell moves out of range.
Gilbert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyrell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyrell is breathing heavily.
Tyrell misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Tyrell.
Gilbert closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert tries for a takedown but Tyrell manages to get underhooks.
Gilbert pulls guard successfully.
Gilbert looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tyrell is defending well. Gilbert quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tyrell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gilbert celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gil Gilbert!
Gil Gilbert managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, (MFS) Macto Fight System $15, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eric Draven enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Draven lands a left and a right that send McGuire crashing to the mat, dazed. Draven thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McGuire is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Draven sprawls well initially but McGuire persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McGuire works his foot free and advances to mount.
Draven wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Draven covers up after that shot from McGuire.
Draven rolls, trying to escape but McGuire keeps control of the position.
McGuire could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McGuire lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. McGuire gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. McGuire gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. McGuire apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Draven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuire.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire has Draven pressed against the cage, preventing Draven from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire jumps guard.
McGuire is trying to keep Draven in close.
Draven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire pulls Draven in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Draven was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Draven displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire avoids the head kick by Draven.
Draven stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draven trying to control the position.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draven is keeping the position for now.
Draven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh McGuire.
Draven connects with an inside leg kick.
Draven lands a big head kick that sends McGuire tumbling to the mat! Draven takes a step backwards and waves McGuire back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Josh McGuire has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. McGuire is looking to close the distance but Draven sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! McGuire crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope McGuire is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Eric Draven!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Draven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jaxon Bailey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaxon Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson pushing down on Bailey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson throws a strike but Bailey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bailey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Bailey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Bailey!
Jackson has his feet on Bailey's thighs here. He's pushed Bailey off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bailey screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Jackson!
Jordan Jackson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Errol Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Errol Flynn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Errol Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flynn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kelly 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.
Flynn is in close to Kelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Flynn works over Kelly with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flynn controlling from the top position.
Flynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flynn defends well.
Flynn postures up.
Flynn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Flynn pushes his legs off easily.
Flynn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kelly's head.
Flynn throws a big elbow that misses.
Flynn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flynn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flynn is controlling him.
Flynn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flynn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flynn's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Flynn is keeping the position.
Kelly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flynn is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Flynn is retaining full guard.
Flynn pulls Kelly in close to his closed guard and prevents Kelly from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Errol Flynn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kelly looking to score a takedown here. Flynn is defending well but Kelly drives through and ends up in Flynn's guard.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flynn is keeping the position for now.
Flynn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flynn tries to get out of the position.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Flynn working a defensive guard here.
Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but Flynn has wrist control.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevin Kelly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kelly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly is fighting to break Flynn's control of his arms but Flynn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kelly pushes down on Flynn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Flynn is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Flynn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Kelly dominated that round.
That's time! Flynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kelly shoots in and bounces Flynn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Kelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flynn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kelly on the ground.
Kelly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flynn tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kelly in particular looking to stall.
Kelly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kelly throws some wild stikes that Flynn manages to avoid easily.
Kelly tries to control but Flynn wriggling away.
Kelly misses with some ground and pound and Flynn recovers position to half guard.
Kelly moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kelly laying and praying for a moment but Flynn takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kelly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flynn defends it well.
Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flynn tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Kevin Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flynn is in trouble now - Kelly has advanced to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly throwing strikes but Flynn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kelly thows a huge punch but Flynn dodges it nicely.
Kelly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flynn!
Kelly raining down shots from the mount!
Kelly unloads with some shots from mount but Flynn bucks and avoids them well.
Kelly misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kelly misses with a head shot.
Flynn tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Kelly has control of Flynn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Flynn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to control the pace but Flynn is squirming around nicely.
Kelly looking to ground and pound but Flynn is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly unloads with some shots from mount but Flynn bucks and avoids them well.
Flynn is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly punching from mount but Flynn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Flynn blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kelly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kelly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flynn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flynn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kelly.
Flynn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kelly.
Flynn is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kelly tries to control but Flynn wriggling away.
Kelly throwing strikes here but Flynn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly raining down shots from the mount!
Kelly thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kelly misses with a head shot.
Flynn tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Flynn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Flynn is looking to improve his position but Kelly isn't that keen on the idea.
Flynn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kelly throwing strikes here but Flynn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking to finish with strikes here!
Flynn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kelly wants to control the pace but Flynn is squirming around nicely.
Kelly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flynn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Flynn tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Kelly landing punches.
Kelly throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flynn is looking to escape.
Kelly thowing shots but they're missing.
Kelly throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kelly misses with a head shot.
Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flynn is looking to escape.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is trying desperately to improve position.
Flynn is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
Kelly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Kelly there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kelly unloads with some shots from mount but Flynn bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kelly working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Flynn looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kelly! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Kelly!
Kevin Kelly 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Malfacine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malfacine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: His Own Fight Video. Ray Richardson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Richardson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Malfacine!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malfacine clinches up against the cage.
Richardson is trying to stall.
Malfacine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ray Richardson has been cut.
Malfacine gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Richardson tries to get to full guard but Malfacine has control of the leg.
Malfacine is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.
Malfacine blocks the strikes from Richardson.
Malfacine prevents Richardson from standing back up.
Richardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richardson trying to control but Malfacine postures up.
Malfacine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Richardson!
Richardson tries to hold on but Malfacine postures up.
Malfacine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfacine prevents Richardson from getting the reversal.
Malfacine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malfacine swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Malfacine!
Bruno Malfacine is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Bruno Malfacine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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