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TCA 21 - Klingbeil Vs Simpson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernard Vice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Vice!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf tries for a takedown but Vice circles away easily
and Vice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vice.
Vice is sitting in close to Wolf's body. Wolf has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vice is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vice is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wolf.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Wolf!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khgerty Godo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Jellcin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jellcin has chosen Boney M - Rasputin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khgerty Godo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boris Jellcin!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Godo misses its intended target.
Godo avoids a kick to the body.
Jellcin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Godo thows a body shot but no joy.
Godo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jellcin moves away.
Jellcin lands a head kick. Godo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jellcin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Godo blocks a head kick by Jellcin.
Jellcin scores with a head kick. Godo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jellcin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jellcin tries a head kick but it misses.
Godo throws the left hand but Jellcin avoids the punch easily.
Godo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Godo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jellcin throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godo slaps away a takedown attempt from Jellcin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Godo with a hook.
Godo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jellcin moves away.
Khgerty Godo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jellcin tries to close the distance and clinch but Godo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jellcin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jellcin throws a head kick but Godo moves out of range.
Jellcin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Godo avoids the head kick by Jellcin.
Jellcin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Godo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jellcin tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jellcin tries to clinch up.
Godo scores with a punch to the head.
Jellcin wants to clinch up but Godo keeps it at a distance.
Jellcin connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jellcin wants to clinch up but Godo keeps it at a distance.
Boris Jellcin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jellcin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jellcin tries to clinch up.
Jellcin fails with a takedown attempt.
Khgerty Godo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Jellcin.
Godo avoids the head kick by Jellcin.
Jellcin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jellcin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jellcin dodges the punch combination from Godo.
Godo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jellcin at a distance.
Godo lands with a cross.
Godo lands a nice shot to the body.
Godo avoids the head kick by Jellcin.
Godo moves into the clinch.
Jellcin tries to pull guard but Godo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jellcin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Godo lands a knee to the head.
Godo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jellcin jumps guard but Godo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jellcin looks gassed!
Good body shot from Godo.
Jellcin is looking to break free of the clinch but Godo has double underhooks.
Godo working Jellcin over with knees to the body.
Godo presses Jellcin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jellcin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Godo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Godo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khgerty Godo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Godo drives through and clinches with Jellcin against the cage.
Godo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Godo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Godo scores with a knee to the head.
Godo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Godo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Godo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jellcin is rocked!
Jellcin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jellcin is still on wobbly legs! Can Godo finish him?
Jellcin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Godo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Godo lands with an uppercut that bounces Jellcin off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Godo.
Godo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jellcin sprawling to the canvas! Jellcin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Godo finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jellcin.
Jellcin cracks Godo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Godo lands with a good body shot.
Jellcin scores with a spinning back kick!
Jellcin throws a lazy head kick
and Godo counters with a straight that turns Jellcin's legs to rubber! Godo pushes forward with more strikes and Jellcin goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khgerty Godo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willy Coffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael O Dwyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willy Coffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael O Dwyer!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coffey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Dwyer's waist but O Dwyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coffey off to one side.
O Dwyer stuffs the takedown.
O Dwyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coffey was well out of range. Poor timing from O Dwyer.
Coffey stuffs the takedown.
O Dwyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coffey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coffey scores with a shot to the side of O Dwyer's head.
Coffey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Dwyer has had enough of the clinch but Coffey keeps him there for the moment.
Coffey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coffey lands a body shot.
O Dwyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Coffey won't allow it.
O Dwyer misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coffey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Dwyer tries to break free but Coffey pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coffey.
Coffey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coffey slips under a jab from O Dwyer.
O Dwyer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coffey to the mat! Coffey manages to get full guard.
O Dwyer looks gassed!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
O Dwyer is looking to advance position but Coffey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Coffey looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Dwyer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Coffey.
O Dwyer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
O Dwyer is squirming around, avoiding Coffey's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Coffey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coffey lands a big shot there that rocks O Dwyer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
O Dwyer is rocked!
O Dwyer is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Dwyer is still in real trouble! Can Coffey finish him?
Coffey cracks O Dwyer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coffey throws some wild stikes that O Dwyer manages to avoid easily.
Coffey throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for O Dwyer because Coffey loaded up on that one.
O Dwyer seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Coffey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coffey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Coffey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
O Dwyer holds on for dear life.
Coffey with good strikes from the mount here!
Coffey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coffey landing strikes from the mount and O Dwyer is in trouble!
Coffey throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Coffey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A big strike lands for Coffey! That's really hurt O Dwyer and he's turned his back - Coffey keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Coffey jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Coffey!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Gillespie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esta me Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillespie comes to the cage accompanied by Knock U Out. Esta me Dinero has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Gillespie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esta me Dinero!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gillespie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gillespie's guard now, I'm sure.
Gillespie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dinero.
Dinero is looking to work some ground and pound but Gillespie has wrist control.
Dinero trying to control but Gillespie is working from the bottom.
Dinero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gillespie is breathing heavily.
Dinero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Esta me Dinero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dinero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dinero is working for a submission of some sort.
Dinero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dinero with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dinero content just to control the position here.
Dinero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinero with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinero content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinero's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dinero breaks from Gillespie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Dinero might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dinero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Dinero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dinero tries to control but Gillespie wriggling away.
Dinero looking to ground and pound but Gillespie is blocking nicely.
Dinero content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinero thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esta me Dinero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gillespie checks a low kick from Dinero.
Dinero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gillespie as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Gillespie. Those never looked like landing.
Dinero tries to clinch but Gillespie moves out of range.
Dinero throws a jab when Gillespie was well out of range.
Dinero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gillespie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gillespie's guard now, I'm sure.
Gillespie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dinero manages to pass to side control.
Dinero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Esta me Dinero has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dinero.
Dinero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dinero works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dinero controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinero with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero controlling the position easily from mount.
Dinero misses with a head shot.
Dinero controlling the position easily from mount.
Dinero working for a submission but Gillespie is keeping him at bay.
Dinero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dinero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero tries to control but Gillespie wriggling away.
Dinero looking for a guillotine from mount but Gillespie is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinero landing strikes from the mount and Gillespie is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esta me Dinero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gillespie throws a right hand that Dinero ducks under and follows up with a left that Dinero also avoids with ease.
Gillespie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dinero.
Dinero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gillespie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gillespie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dinero - the referee stops the clock and Gillespie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dinero. Gillespie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dinero tries to clinch up.
Dinero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gillespie's waist but Gillespie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dinero off to one side.
Dinero shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shane Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esta me Dinero.
Dinero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gillespie sprawls well initially but Dinero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dinero in particular looking to stall.
Dinero passes to full mount!
Dinero controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dinero unloads with some shots from mount but Gillespie bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Dinero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dinero controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinero lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dinero working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dinero controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero get's back to his feet.
Dinero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gillespie.
Dinero shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie shows good takedown defense.
Dinero has closed the distance and engaged Gillespie in a clinch.
Dinero landing knees to the body.
Gillespie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dinero obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gillespie up against the cage.
Dinero tries to pull guard but Gillespie holds him up against the cage and eventually Dinero drops back down to his feet.
Dinero missing with knees to the body.
Gillespie has had enough of the clinch but Dinero keeps him there for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dinero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gillespie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shane Gillespie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dinero has Gillespie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gillespie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gillespie is trying to push Dinero away but Dinero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Esta me Dinero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dinero blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esta me Dinero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dinero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esta me Dinero!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rob Zombie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Zombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bart Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boyle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boyle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zombie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boyle's guard! Nice work there by Zombie!
Zombie wanted to stand there but Boyle had control of the position.
Zombie wants to stand and escape but instead Boyle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zombie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boyle on the ground.
Boyle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boyle trying to control but Zombie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie wants to stand but Boyle is controlling the position.
Boyle wants to control from the top but Zombie keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bart Boyle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Boyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zombie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zombie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boyle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zombie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zombie misses with a wild combination.
Zombie tries to clinch but Boyle moves out of range.
Boyle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zombie throws a right and a left that Boyle avoids nicely.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie tries to buck Boyle off but he can't manage it.
Boyle goes for an armbar but Zombie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zombie.
Boyle has a closed guard, preventing Zombie from standing up.
Boyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zombie wants to get up but he can't break Boyle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zombie gets to his feet. Boyle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyle circles away quickly and effectively.
Boyle moves out of range as Zombie throws a body kick.
Boyle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zombie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boyle's hands.
Zombie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boyle back to the cage. Zombie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Bart Boyle has been cut.
Rob Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zombie connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Zombie as Boyle shoots in.
Rob Zombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Boyle.
Boyle looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Zombie.
Zombie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Zombie. No joy for Boyle on that attempt.
Zombie misses with a double jab.
Boyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Zombie tries to bum rush Boyle with a series of wild strikes but Boyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Zombie as Boyle shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice takedown defense from Zombie. No joy for Boyle on that attempt.
Zombie gets a clinch.
Zombie breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zombie.
Zombie wants to clinch up but Boyle keeps it at a distance.
Zombie drops Boyle with a beautiful combination! Boyle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zombie is looking for the KO!
Boyle is rocked!
Boyle shoots for a takedown but Zombie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boyle is still on wobbly legs! Can Zombie finish him?
Boyle gets tackled into the cage by Zombie. Zombie maintains the clinch.
Zombie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zombie lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Boyle crumples to the floor! Zombie milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rob Zombie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon comes to the cage accompanied by Who are you? Come on, goodbuy!. Kirk Boon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Birigiz Ignatiev's chin.
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130 lbs
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21
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Boon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ignatiev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ignatiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boon is looking for a triangle but Ignatiev pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatiev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatiev trying to control but Boon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ignatiev has passed into half guard!
Boon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev thows a huge punch but Boon dodges it nicely.
Boon wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatiev wants to take a breather but Boon is having none of it.
Ignatiev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ignatiev controlling his opponent.
Ignatiev looking to control but Boon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatiev prevents Boon from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatiev looking to ground and pound but Boon is blocking nicely.
Ignatiev controlling from the full mount.
Boon blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev prevents Boon from getting the reversal.
Ignatiev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses with a head shot.
Ignatiev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boon tries to reverse the position but Ignatiev maintains control.
Ignatiev looking to finish with strikes here!
Boon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatiev connects with a bit shot that sees Boon covering up! More strikes from Ignatiev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ignatiev is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Birigiz Ignatiev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rysiu Handzibu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hodson comes to the cage accompanied by Break Some Off by KoRn. Matt Hodson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rysiu Handzibu's chin.
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250 lbs
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265 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Hodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rysiu Handzibu!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handzibu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hodson lands a nice shot that snaps Handzibu's head back.
Handzibu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hodson as Handzibu shoots in.
Matt Hodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rysiu Handzibu.
Hodson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Handzibu has time to react.
Hodson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handzibu's head backwards.
Handzibu dives in and grabs Hodson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hodson pushes down on Handzibu's head and hops out.
Handzibu fails with a takedown attempt.
Hodson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Rysiu Handzibu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodson closes the distance and pushes Handzibu back into the cage.
Hodson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Handzibu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hodson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handzibu looking for a takedown.
Handzibu goes for a takedown attempt but Hodson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Handzibu looks gassed!
Handzibu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hodson's waist but Hodson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Handzibu off to one side.
Handzibu shoots in for a takedown but Hodson shows good takedown defense.
Hodson instigates a clinch.
Hodson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hodson slowing the pace effectively.
Handzibu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hodson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hodson prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Hodson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hodson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodson prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hodson.
Hodson missing with knees to the body.
Handzibu prevents Hodson from breaking the clinch.
Handzibu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hodson has had enough of the clinch but Handzibu keeps him there for the moment.
Hodson leaning against his opponent.
Hodson scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodson gets underhooks to prevent Handzibu's takedown attempt.
Hodson slows down the pace here.
Hodson breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodson lands a glancing blow to the side of Handzibu's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Handzibu is defended easily by Hodson.
Handzibu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Hodson.
Handzibu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hodson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Handzibu somewhat.
Handzibu blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Hodson as Handzibu shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Handzibu back to the cage. Hodson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hodson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hodson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Handzibu back to the cage. Hodson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Handzibu is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Hodson has knocked Handzibu down with a huge combo! Hodson steps away and waves a wobbly Handzibu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Handzibu is still on wobbly legs! Can Hodson finish him?
Handzibu tries to keep at a distance but Hodson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hodson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hodson tries a low kick but Handzibu avoids it.
Handzibu seems to have recovered his senses.
Handzibu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A lazy left from Hodson finds it's target.
Hodson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hodson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hodson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handzibu, pushing him back against the cage.
Hodson breaks from the clinch.
Hodson lands with a hook. Handzibu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hodson cracks Handzibu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hodson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hodson lunges at Handzibu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Handzibu's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hodson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rysiu Handzibu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Handzibu looks for a takedown but Hodson sprawls well.
Handzibu fails to land the takedown.
Hodson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Handzibu can't get the takedown.
Matt Hodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rysiu Handzibu.
Handzibu has Hodson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hodson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Handzibu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hodson working hard to break the clinch.
Hodson taking a breather.
Handzibu has Hodson pressed against the cage, preventing Hodson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Handzibu is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hodson.
Handzibu wants to take the fight to the mat but Hodson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hodson as the two fighters clinch.
Handzibu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Handzibu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hodson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hodson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hodson misses with an elbow over the top.
Hodson wants to break free but Handzibu has control.
Handzibu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hodson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hodson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hodson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hodson is looking to break free of the clinch but Handzibu has double underhooks.
Hodson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handzibu can do to turn this around?
Hodson is pushing Handzibu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hodson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handzibu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hodson.
Hodson wants to get back to striking at distance but Handzibu won't allow it.
Handzibu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hodson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Handzibu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hodson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handzibu's head backwards.
Handzibu checks the leg kick.
Jab from Hodson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodson looks to land a combination. Handzibu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matt Hodson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hodson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hodson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Handzibu tries to keep at a distance but Hodson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hodson.
Hodson is trying to push Handzibu away but Handzibu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matt Hodson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hodson has Handzibu pushed against the cage.
Handzibu prevents Hodson from breaking the clinch.
Hodson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hodson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodson gets underhooks to prevent Handzibu's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Hodson.
A right handed body shot lands from Hodson.
Good body shot from Hodson.
Handzibu has Hodson pressed against the cage, preventing Hodson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Handzibu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodson is trying to break the clinch but Handzibu is controlling him.
Hodson pushes off an throws an elbow but Handzibu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hodson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Handzibu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hodson prevents it.
Hodson working hard to break the clinch.
Handzibu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hodson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hodson can't break the clinch.
Hodson is trying to break the clinch but Handzibu is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodson lands with a right to the head.
Hodson lands with a light punch inside.
Hodson can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hodson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rysiu Handzibu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Handzibu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodson swivels and escapes.
Hodson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Handzibus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hodson stuffs the takedown.
Hodson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Handzibu eats them both and turns towards Hodson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hodson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hodson controlling the action here for a moment.
Hodson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Handzibu goes for a takedown attempt but Hodson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matt Hodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rysiu Handzibu.
A jab lands there for Hodson.
Handzibu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right-left combo lands from Hodson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Handzibu has a takedown stuffed.
Hodson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hodson drops Handzibu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Handzibu looks back up at him and smiles so Hodson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Matt Hodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handzibu dives in and grabs Hodson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hodson pushes down on Handzibu's head and hops out.
Handzibu drops his hands momentarily and Hodson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hodson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Handzibu right on the button. Handzibu goes down! Hodson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hodson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hodson!
An out of breath Matt Hodson 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Joe Machado has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Machado seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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29
167 lbs
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20
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machado keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bernardo was covering up waiting for the punch and Machado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machado preventing the sweep.
Machado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bernardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machado.
Bernardo controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado trying to control but Bernardo is working from the bottom.
Bernardo trying to control the position.
Machado scoring with some ground and pound.
Bernardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bernardo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machado!
Bernardo is stalling here but it's allowed Machado to get half guard.
Machado has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado gets full guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Bernardo from controlling successfully.
Machado looking for a triangle here. Bernardo is fighting it but it looks tight! Machado pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bernardo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Machado!
Joe Machado retains his lightweight title!
Joe Machado managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Cristophe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Cristophe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Kolor!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristophe clinches up against the cage.
Cristophe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kolor up against the cage.
Cristophe lands an elbow that stopped Kolor in his tracks for a moment.
Kolor tries to pull guard but Cristophe holds him up against the cage and eventually Kolor drops back down to his feet.
Kolor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cristophe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cristophe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kolor.
Cristophe lands a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cristophe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cristophe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cristophe trying to land knees to the body.
Cristophe lands an elbow that stopped Kolor in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cristophe as Kolor tries to tie him up.
Kolor fails to pull guard.
Leo Cristophe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Kolor.
Cristophe lands an elbow inside.
Kolor avoiding damage as Cristophe throws knees to the body.
Kolor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kolor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cristophe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cristophe lands a nice elbow.
Cristophe lands an elbow inside that Kolor shrugs off.
Kolor tries to pull guard but Cristophe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cristophe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kolor is rocked!
A body shot lands from Cristophe.
Kolor looks gassed!
Cristophe tries to land knees in the clinch but Kolor avoids the damage to the body.
Cristophe slows down the pace here.
Cristophe seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristophe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cristophe.
Cristophe trying to land knees to the body.
Cristophe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cristophe lands a knee to the body.
Cristophe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cristophe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kolor's defenses.
Kolor is still on wobbly legs! Can Cristophe finish him?
Cristophe lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Daniel Kolor has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cristophe.
Cristophe has Kolor pressed against the cage. He pushes Kolor back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Cristophe throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kolor crashing to the floor! Cristophe piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kolor is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Cristophe!
Leo Cristophe retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Leo Cristophe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Klingbeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klingbeil comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot to thrill - AC/DC. Kurt Klingbeil could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bartholomew Simpson's chin.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Klingbeil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klingbeil doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Klingbeil misses with a straight left.
Klingbeil on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Kurt Klingbeil has been cut.
Klingbeil fails with a takedown attempt.
Klingbeil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Klingbeil shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Klingbeil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klingbeil has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simpson.
Klingbeil is breathing heavily.
Simpson cracks Klingbeil with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simpson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Klingbeil to stand back up!
Klingbeil is rocked!
Simpson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Klingbeil! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bartholomew Simpson!
Bartholomew Simpson is the new middleweight champion!
Bartholomew Simpson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.
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