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TCA 24 - Yoshioka Vs Tacos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bain Sharwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bain Sharwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Kid!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharwin pushes Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
Kid looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sharwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sharwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sharwin manages to break the clinch.
Sharwin scores with a hook to the body. Kid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bain Sharwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid gets tackled into the cage by Sharwin. Sharwin maintains the clinch.
Sharwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kid has him pressed against the cage.
Sharwin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Billy Kid has been cut.
Sharwin pushes Kid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharwin wants to break free but Kid has control.
Nice body punch from Sharwin.
Sharwin breaks the clinch.
Sharwin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sharwin duly obliges.
Sharwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharwin lands a big right hand that sends Kid crashing to the mat! Sharwin stays standing though and waves Kid back to his feet!
Kid is rocked!
Sharwin throws a series of punches but Kid moves out of range.
Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Sharwin finish him?
Sharwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sharwin rushes Kid and presses him up against the cage.
Sharwin breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharwin clinches up against the cage.
Sharwin can't break the clinch.
Kid seems to have recovered his senses.
Sharwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Sharwin. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooh!!! Sharwin has knocked Kid down with a huge combo! Sharwin steps away and waves a wobbly Kid back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Sharwin.
Sharwin breaks from the clinch.
Sharwin cracks Kid's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Kid slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Sharwin can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bain Sharwin!
An out of breath Bain Sharwin 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Ilyukha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ilya Ilyukha!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dog wants it to stay on the feet.
Dog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Dog. No joy for Ilyukha on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dog. No joy for Ilyukha on that attempt.
Mad Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Ilyukha.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Ilyukha shoots in.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Mad Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilyukha is just out of range.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dog.
Dog stuffs the takedown attempt from Ilyukha. Ilyukha gets slowly back to his feet.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.
Ilyukha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dog is fending him off so far but Ilyukha persists. Nope, Dog circles away and we're back to standing.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog slips under a jab from Ilyukha.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ilyukha moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Ilyukha throws a head kick that misses.
Ilyukha wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Ilyukha tries for a takedown but Dog circles away easily
and Dog counters with a good low kick that Ilyukha was not able to check.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a head kick that misses
and Ilyukha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dog is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.
Mad Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Ilyukha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ilyukha's knee momentarily.
Dog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Dog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ilyukha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dog misses with a kick to the body
and Ilyukha counters with a head kick that drops Dog to the mat! Dog scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Ilyukha moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Ilyukha tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
Ilyukha tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ilyukha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Ilyukha misses with a hook.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick
and Ilyukha counters with a low kick, right behind Dog 's knee.
Ilyukha misses with a two punch combination.
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Ilyukha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ilyukha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ilyukha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Dog throws a leg kick that misses.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Ilyukha shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ilyukha shoots for a double leg takedown but Dog sprawls well. He's pushed Ilyukha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dog misses with a head kick.
Ilyukha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Ilyukha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ilyukha misses with a takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a head kick.
Ilya Ilyukha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ilyukha shoots in looking for a takedown but Dog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ilyukha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Ilyukha has a takedown stuffed.
Mad Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Ilyukha.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ilyukha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dog sprawls well. Dog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ilyukha gets slowly back to his feet.
Dog lands a right hook to the body.
Ilyukha wants to clinch up but Dog keeps it at a distance.
Dog lands with a good body shot.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog connects with a solid leg kick.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ilyukha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Ilyukha closes the distance and clinches up with Dog, looking for a takedown. Ilyukha pushes Dog against the cage but Dog circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ilyukha tries to clinch but Dog is having none of it.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Ilyukha.
A head kick misses from Dog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ilyukha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dog tries to avoid it but Ilyukha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dog to the ground. Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Ilyukha.
Dog is looking to wear down Ilyukha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Ilyukha throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog throws a leg kick
and Ilyukha counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ilyukha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilyukha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Ilyukha misses with a takedown attempt - Dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Ilyukha shoots in for a double leg but Dog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ilyukha throws a low kick, looking for Dog's leg but Dog calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dog throws a head kick that half lands.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Ilyukha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dog as he jumps to the side.
Dog throws a push kick but Ilyukha slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilyukha misses the jab.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Ilyukha tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Ilyukha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dog swivels and escapes.
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ilyukha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ilyukha somewhat.
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!
Dog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Dog swings for the body but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dog counters with a big head kick but Ilyukha shrugs it off.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ilyukha tries for a takedown but Dog sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Ilyukha fails with the takedown
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ilyukha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ilyukha is looking to chop away at Dog's legs.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilyukha dives in and grabs Dog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dog pushes down on Ilyukha's head and hops out.
Mad Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Ilyukha.
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dog throws a lazy head kick
and Ilyukha counters with a solid body kick.
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Ilyukha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dog tries to avoid it but Ilyukha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dog to the ground. Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Ilyukha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilyukha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ilyukha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilyukha with a poor takedown
and Dog counters with a good low kick that Ilyukha was not able to check.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick
and Ilyukha counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a head kick that half lands.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Ilyukha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dog counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog connects with a high kick.
Ilyukha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ilyukha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Dog.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog.
Dog throws a series of punches but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Ilyukha doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Ilyukha avoids the body shot from Dog.
Ilyukha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dog counters with a head kick.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Ilyukha fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilyukha is looking to clinch.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ilyukha.
Dog throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ilyukha.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick
and Ilyukha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dog is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilyukha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dog 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Brawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stu Brawl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Brawl.
It looks like Jules Kingston has been cut.
Kingston get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Kingston stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Brawl runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stu Brawl!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake The Bulldog is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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145 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Bulldog!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bulldog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kennedy.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Bulldog. That's going to slow Kennedy down.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Bulldog.
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Bulldog is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, The Bulldog circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but The Bulldog sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Bulldog.
Kennedy fails with the takedown
and The Bulldog counters with a low kick, right behind Kennedy 's knee.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Kennedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Bulldog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bulldog stuffs the takedown attempt from Kennedy. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kennedy with a poor takedown
and The Bulldog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Bulldog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy with a poor takedown
and The Bulldog counters with a left to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kennedy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Bulldog - the referee stops the clock and Kennedy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Bulldog. Kennedy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bulldog lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kennedy crumples to the floor! The Bulldog milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jake The Bulldog!
A very excited looking Jake The Bulldog made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kees Knoflook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Nesbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nesbitt's choice of entrance music: Nillow - Neopolitan Dreams. Nick Nesbitt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Kees Knoflook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Nesbitt!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Knoflook finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nesbitt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Knoflook's face as Nesbitt controls the position.
Knoflook tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nesbitt staying calm.
Nesbitt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesbitt working away.
Knoflook is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nesbitt off and has taken his back!
Nesbitt wants to escape the position.
Nesbitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nesbitt trying to control but not successfully.
Knoflook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nesbitt on the ground.
Knoflook doesn't have the hooks in and Nesbitt manages to turn into his guard.
Nesbitt won't allow Knoflook to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knoflook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nesbitt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Nesbitt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Knoflook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nesbitt shoots in for a takedown but Knoflook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nesbitt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knoflook defends it nicely.
Kees Knoflook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Nesbitt.
Nesbitt looks gassed!
Knoflook scores with a leg kick.
Knoflook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Knoflook. Those never looked like landing.
Knoflook lands a right hook to the body.
Knoflook tries a head kick but it misses.
Nesbitt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knoflook throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Nick Nesbitt has been cut.
Knoflook throws a front kick that sends Nesbitt stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knoflook lands a head kick!
Knoflook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knoflook digs a good body shot into Nesbitt's ribs.
Knoflook lands a big head kick that sends Nesbitt tumbling to the mat! Knoflook takes a step backwards and waves Nesbitt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nesbitt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knoflook throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nesbitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Knoflook finish him?
Nesbitt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knoflook. That one must have hurt.
Nesbitt seems to have recovered his senses.
Knoflook connects with a leg kick. Nesbitt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kees Knoflook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knoflook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nesbitt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Nick Nesbitt's cut even more.
Knoflook fakes the leg kick and cracks Nesbitt in the body.
Knoflook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knoflook misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Knoflook.
Knoflook scores with a head kick.
Knoflook misses with a head kick.
Knoflook lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nesbitt will feel that in the morning.
Knoflook lands a leg kick that knocks Nesbitt off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knoflook misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Knoflook. Beautiful body shot.
Knoflook scores with a head kick.
Nesbitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knoflook.
Nesbitt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knoflook throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nesbitt shoots in for a takedown but Knoflook shows good takedown defense.
Nesbitt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knoflook.
Knoflook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knoflook, right into the meat.
Knoflook throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The cut above Nick Nesbitt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nesbitt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knoflook explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knoflook lands with a slapping head kick.
Nesbitt blocks the body kick.
Nesbitt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knoflook napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kees Knoflook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Nesbitt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knoflook lands a head kick. Nesbitt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nesbitt misses with a takedown attempt - Knoflook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knoflook moves away from the strike by Nesbitt.
Knoflook moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knoflook throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Knoflook.
Knoflook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nesbitt's head backwards.
Knoflook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nesbitt. That did some damage!
Knoflook fakes the leg kick and cracks Nesbitt in the body.
Nesbitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knoflook throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knoflook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knoflook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesbitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Knoflook.
Knoflook lands with a slapping head kick.
Knoflook throws a head kick that Nesbitt semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nesbitt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nesbitt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knoflook is fending him off so far but Nesbitt persists. Nope, Knoflook circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knoflook throws a body punch but Nesbitt moves out of range.
Nesbitt has a takedown stuffed.
Kees Knoflook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Nesbitt.
Nesbitt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knoflook misses with a few strikes there.
Nesbitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knoflook.
Knoflook stuffs the takedown attempt from Nesbitt. Nesbitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Knoflook looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesbitt is just out of range.
Jab by Knoflook.
Knoflook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knoflook wants it to stay on the feet.
Knoflook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crunch! Knoflook slams his shin into Nesbitt's torso.
Nesbitt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knoflook lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nesbitt will feel that in the morning.
A head kick from Knoflook lands but Nesbitt takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesbitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knoflook connects with a high kick.
Nick Nesbitt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nesbitt shoots in for a double leg but Knoflook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knoflook throws a body punch but Nesbitt moves out of range.
Knoflook is looking to wear down Nesbitt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knoflook throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nesbitt.
Knoflook throws a low kick, looking for Nesbitt's leg but Nesbitt calmly moves out of range.
Nesbitt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nesbitt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knoflook knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knoflook is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nesbitt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nesbitt's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Nesbitt right now.
Knoflook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nesbitt can do to turn this around?
Nesbitt is keeping busy.
Knoflook not allowing Nesbitt to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesbitt prevents Knoflook from getting a body triangle.
Nesbitt wants to escape the position.
Nesbitt breaks Knoflook's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nesbitt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kees Knoflook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Nesbitt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Knoflook scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nesbitt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knoflook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nesbitt not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nesbitt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesbitt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nesbitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nick Nesbitt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Knoflook swings for the body but Nesbitt moves out of range.
Knoflook throws a one two combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knoflook tries to circle away but Nesbitt has him pinned against the cage.
Nesbitt working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nesbitt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knoflook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nesbitt has him pressed against the cage.
Nesbitt tries to break the clinch but Knoflook is controlling the position.
Nesbitt tries to circle away but Knoflook has him pinned against the cage.
Nesbitt wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesbitt is trying to push Knoflook away but Knoflook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nesbitt tries to land knees in the clinch but Knoflook avoids the damage to the body.
Knoflook can't break the clinch.
Knoflook wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knoflook is trying to push Nesbitt away but Nesbitt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knoflook wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knoflook avoids a wild elbow strike from Nesbitt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nesbitt tries to circle away but Knoflook has him pinned against the cage.
Knoflook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nesbitt has him pressed against the cage.
Knoflook tries to break the clinch but Nesbitt is controlling the position.
Knoflook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knoflook throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knoflook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knoflook punishes Nesbitt's body with a nice straight punch.
Knoflook throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knoflook throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Nesbitt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kees Knoflook!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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207 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alfonso Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez tests Small's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Small closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopez to the mat! Lopez manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Small might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Small content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez is pulling down on Small's head. It's preventing any offense from Small, at least for the moment.
Small pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Small seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Small is controlling well.
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Small thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Small is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Small throwing shots but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Small throwing shots but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Small drops an elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lopez can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Small lands a nice short elbow.
Small takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Small working Lopez over with strikes.
Small slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
Ground and pound from Small.
It looks like Alfonso Lopez has been cut.
Small thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Small sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Small connects with a nice short shot to Lopez's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Small lands a nice short elbow.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Small. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Small thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
Small takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Small not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Small thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Small throwing shots but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Small not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Small lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
Lopez taking some punishment here, with Small in his half guard.
That has opened up Alfonso Lopez's cut even more.
Small throwing shots but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Small working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The cut above Alfonso Lopez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lopez looks gassed!
Small lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alfonso Lopez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alfonso Lopez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mr Small!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hodson comes to the cage accompanied by Break Some Off by KoRn. McKenna has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Jamie McKenna is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 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, Jamie McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna shoots for a takedown but Hodson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hodson as he jumps to the side.
McKenna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hodson to the mat! Hodson manages to get full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McKenna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKenna drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hodson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKenna has Hodson in his guard.
McKenna trying to keep a closed guard but Hodson is proving a slippery customer.
Hodson stops McKenna from standing up.
McKenna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McKenna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hodson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna is looking to work some ground and pound but Hodson has wrist control.
McKenna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hodson keeping moving, preventing McKenna from controlling successfully.
Hodson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McKenna manages to get himself to full guard.
McKenna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hodson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hodson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna looking to control.
Hodson stands and steps away. McKenna gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hodson but Hodson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matt Hodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie McKenna.
McKenna shoots for a double leg takedown but Hodson sprawls well. He's pushed McKenna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hodson lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Hodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKenna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKenna. McKenna circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Jamie McKenna has been cut.
McKenna closes the distance and clinches up with Hodson, looking for a takedown. McKenna pushes Hodson against the cage but Hodson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hodson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McKenna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hodson finds it's way round the side to connect with McKenna's head.
McKenna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hodson defends it nicely.
Hodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jamie McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKenna.
McKenna looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna shoots in but Hodson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Hodson does it's job there.
Hodson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKenna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKenna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Jamie McKenna's cut even more.
Matt Hodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
Hodson scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hodson stuffs the takedown.
Hodson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenna.
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 Jamie McKenna's cut.
That's time! Hodson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hodson leaves McKenna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hodson leaves McKenna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McKenna takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matt Hodson is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of McKenna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hodson as he avoids it easily.
Matt Hodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie McKenna.
McKenna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKenna is rocked!
The cut above Jamie McKenna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matt Hodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hodson lands a jab to McKenna's midsection.
Hodson lands a nice hook to McKenna's body. McKenna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hodson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McKenna is breathing heavily.
Hodson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McKenna momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McKenna is still on wobbly legs! Can Hodson finish him?
McKenna ducks into an uppercut from Hodson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Hodson!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Hodson 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 Seijurou Yoshioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elizondo Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seijurou Yoshioka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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34
215 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seijurou Yoshioka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elizondo Tacos!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshioka looks to score with a jab to the body but Tacos is just out of range.
Tacos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshioka.
Yoshioka misses the jab.
Tacos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tacos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tacos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yoshioka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tacos, into his guard.
Yoshioka has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tacos to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Yoshioka is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tacos pulls down on the head and he's put Yoshioka to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elizondo Tacos!
Elizondo Tacos is the new light heavyweight champion!
Elizondo Tacos decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caschera comes to the cage accompanied by Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition. Tar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Come From A Land Down Under. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20 - 21 - 0 |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Tar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caschera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tar.
Caschera tries to bum rush Tar with a series of wild strikes but Tar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caschera counters with a left and a right that hurts Tar! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Caschera jumps into full mount!
Tar is rocked!
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!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Caschera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tar is still in real trouble! Can Caschera finish him?
Tar tries to reverse the position but Caschera maintains control.
Tar seems to have recovered his senses.
Caschera softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Tar is out cold! Caschera jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Caschera!
Max Caschera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Roode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CJ Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Roode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Roode counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roode preventing the sweep.
Roode passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roode in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smith tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Roode!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Roode!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bobby Roode made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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