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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Ellenberger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clifford Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Ellenberger!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Ellenberger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lewiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ellenberger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ellenberger slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ellenberger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ellenberger catches Lewis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Ellenberger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellenberger tries to clinch up.
Ellenberger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Ellenberger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ellenberger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lewis is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ellenberger moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Ellenberger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paris comes into the arena with Document One - Clap blaring out of the sound system. Alex Rosenberg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Rosenberg!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Paris.
Rosenberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rosenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Paris.
Paris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosenberg looks to land a combination but Paris avoids it well.
Paris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rosenberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Paris's head.
Paris blocks a head kick by Rosenberg.
Paris clobbers Rosenberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Paris.
Rosenberg stuffs the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rosenberg.
Paris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Elijah Paris has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Rosenberg as Paris shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris shoots in and drives through. Rosenberg sprawls well.
Paris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rosenberg pinned against the cage. Rosenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paris is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rosenberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rosenberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rosenberg trying to control the action but Paris is working from the bottom.
Rosenberg wants to stand but Paris is controlling his arm.
Rosenberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rosenberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paris bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Elijah Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris misses with a wild body shot.
Paris lands a leg kick that knocks Rosenberg off balance momentarily.
Paris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paris tries to move to mount but Rosenberg blocks the move with his legs.
Paris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Paris throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Paris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paris is chipping away with strikes.
Paris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rosenberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paris has an Americana. Rosenberg didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Paris is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Paris hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Elijah Paris!
In his post fight interview, Elijah Paris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John WIlliams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WIlliams has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tczU6OWoUkI as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John WIlliams!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. WIlliams does a little dance to reset his feet.
WIlliams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
WIlliams lands a jab-cross combination.
Rodriguez closes the distance but WIlliams moves to the side
and WIlliams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
WIlliams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Rodriguez bucks up and throws WIlliams to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
WIlliams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with WIlliams against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WIlliams.
Rodriguez lands a left hand.
WIlliams jumps guard.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but WIlliams keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lucas Rodriguez.
WIlliams lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
WIlliams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez jabs at WIlliams's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez swings for the body but WIlliams moves out of range.
Lucas Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez punishes WIlliams's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
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!
WIlliams blocks the body kick.
Rodriguez darts in and clinches WIlliams up against the cage.
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for WIlliams on that attempt.
Rodriguez swings for the body but WIlliams moves out of range.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by WIlliams.
WIlliams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but WIlliams was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from WIlliams.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but WIlliams manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
WIlliams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
WIlliams looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
WIlliams avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but WIlliams moved out of range.
Rodriguez forces WIlliams back against the cage and clinches.
WIlliams prevents Rodriguez from breaking the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
WIlliams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but WIlliams uses good head movement to avoid it.
WIlliams is trying to push Rodriguez away but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by WIlliams.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but WIlliams blocks it.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. WIlliams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez is looking to land body kicks.
WIlliams misses with the combination.
Rodriguez throws the kick towards the body but WIlliams avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from WIlliams. WIlliams gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John WIlliams.
Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
WIlliams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
WIlliams is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but WIlliams manages to avoid it.
WIlliams tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
WIlliams throws a wild body kick that Rodriguez sees coming a mile off.
WIlliams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
WIlliams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by WIlliams. WIlliams maintains the clinch.
WIlliams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodriguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WIlliams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WIlliams blocks an uppercut.
WIlliams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
WIlliams jumps guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand but WIlliams is controlling his posture from full guard.
WIlliams pulls Rodriguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriguez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lucas Rodriguez just wasn't active enough.
WIlliams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but WIlliams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez takes a swing at WIlliams's ribcage but misses.
John WIlliams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucas Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
WIlliams tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but WIlliams was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
WIlliams misses with a wild combination.
WIlliams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
WIlliams misses with the combination.
Rodriguez tries to score with a low kick but WIlliams moves his leg out of the way.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
WIlliams clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but WIlliams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but WIlliams slaps the foot to one side.
WIlliams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but WIlliams persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John WIlliams.
WIlliams blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from WIlliams misses.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
WIlliams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from WIlliams.
Some wild striking there from WIlliams.
WIlliams throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some bone on bone action there as WIlliams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
WIlliams shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed WIlliams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez tries to land a front kick but WIlliams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodriguez digs a good hook to WIlliams's body.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but WIlliams pushes him off.
WIlliams moves out of range of the body kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but WIlliams is having none of it.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
WIlliams is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
WIlliams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
WIlliams misses with a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped WIlliams in his tracks.
WIlliams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WIlliams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to wear down WIlliams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
WIlliams gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but WIlliams avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
WIlliams doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
WIlliams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
WIlliams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by WIlliams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Rodriguez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as WIlliams controls the action.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite WIlliams's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
WIlliams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lucas Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John WIlliams.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from WIlliams.
Rodriguez wants to break free but WIlliams has control.
Rodriguez stops a takedown attempt from WIlliams.
WIlliams blocking some punches.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
WIlliams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Rodriguez.
WIlliams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodriguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body.
Lucas Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodriguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
WIlliams moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez misses with a body kick.
WIlliams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WIlliams shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed WIlliams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez rushes WIlliams and presses him up against the cage.
John WIlliams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
WIlliams misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodriguez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hepatitis See (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Axon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Axon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hepatitis See!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Axon!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from See does no damage.
See fails to land with a series of punches.
Axon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching See on his heels. He'll look to pass See's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Axon trying to control the position from guard on top but See is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axon throwing strikes from guard but See blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axon wants to pass the guard but See is keeping the position.
Axon trying to control the position from guard on top but See is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axon looking to pass the guard.
See wants to stand but Axon is controlling the position.
See might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Axon looking to sit in guard and control but See gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
See has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
See with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
See in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
See working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
See landing with the ground and pound.
Axon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. See is aware though and is defending well.
Axon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
See in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
See lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
See postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
See is working Axon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Axon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
See landing with the ground and pound.
See loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
See scoring with punches to the head and body.
See is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
See is in close to Axon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells See's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
See throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
See working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Axon's head.
See scoring with punches to the head and body.
Axon is looking for a triangle but See pushes his legs off easily.
See scoring with punches to the head and body.
See throws a big right hand that misses.
See lands a couple of decent looking shots.
See is working Axon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
See lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
See working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Axon's head.
See throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
See working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
See got a little sloppy there for a moment and Axon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, See has managed to get both his arms back between Axon's legs - danger averted.
See postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
See working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
See lands a couple of elbows.
See is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
See working some strikes from top position.
See is working Axon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Axon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
See forces his way into half guard.
See passes to side control.
See landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Axon is trying to control See's posture but See avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axon is trying to improve his position.
See scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hepatitis See dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Axon scores with a shot to the body.
See leaves Axon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
See cracks Axon with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Adam Axon has been cut.
Axon finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under See's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Axon falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hepatitis See!
After winning the bout, Hepatitis See thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes into the arena with can't be touched blaring out of the sound system. Mike Tyson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson drives through and clinches with Kimura against the cage.
Tyson landing knees to the head.
Tyson wants the takedown. Kimura is fighting it off but Tyson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kimura's guard against the cage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kimura is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tyson rolls with it to try and escape but Kimura cranks on the arm and Tyson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Kimura!
A very excited looking Joe Kimura 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gus White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillion Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Comeback Kid. Maximillion Butler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gus White's chin.
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158 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gus White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximillion Butler!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White darts in and clinches Butler up against the cage.
Butler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Butler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
Butler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from White.
Butler drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
White keeps Butler at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White scores with a nice right hand.
Butler keeps the fight on the outside.
Butler checks a low kick from White.
White connects with a single shot there.
Butler takes one to the side of the head.
White lands with a nice combination. Butler backs away looking to recover.
Butler throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Butler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gus White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butler gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler throwing strikes but missing.
White wants to stand and escape but Butler is having none of it.
White looking to control.
Butler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White looking to control.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Butler on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Gus White wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
White looks to land a combination. Butler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butler throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Butler's head back.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Butler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler circles away from the clinch attempt.
White lands an overhand right.
White scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus White dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White tries to clinch up
enabling Butler to counter with a crisp jab.
White throws a leg kick but Butler sees it coming and moves out of range.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White tries to land a leg kick but Butler saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White motions for Butler to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
White clinches up with Butler and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White moves in looking to clinch but Butler pushes him off.
White dips to his left and cracks Butler with an uppercut!
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Butler tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White throws the kick towards the body but Butler avoids it.
Butler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Butler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
White lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Butler throws a left and a right that both miss
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White connects with a right hand. Butler shakes it off.
Butler walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butler thinking.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White throws out a leg kick but Butler moves out of range and White only half commits.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butler moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White tests Butler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by White.
Butler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
Butler misses with the combination.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White instigates a clinch.
White is trying to force a seperation but Butler has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butler is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from White.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
White manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
Gus White is winning the standup battle so far.
White feints and then cracks Butler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butler down.
Butler throws a jab when White was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus White dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
White cracks Butler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White misses with a straight right.
Butler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
White throws the left hand but Butler avoids the punch easily.
White throws a low kick but Butler moves out of range easily.
Butler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White wants to clinch.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Butler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Gus White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Butler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White pushes Butler off but Butler dives into side control.
White is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Butler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Butler throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
Butler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Butler.
Butler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Butler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butler working the strikes but White uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Butler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control here.
Butler prevents White from standing back up.
Butler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
White tries to roll over but Butler keeps him under control.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butler.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Butler stops White from getting back to his feet.
Butler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White tries to kick Butler off but Butler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Butler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Butler.
Butler postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White pulls Butler in to control the position.
Maximillion Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximillion Butler has got the better of the ground game so far.
White wants to get back to his feet but Butler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximillion Butler.
I think White has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus White!
An out of breath Gus White 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hannibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
265 lbs
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21
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hannibal!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun moves into the clinch.
Hannibal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hannibal lands a leg kick that knocks Gun off balance momentarily.
Hannibal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gun, pushing him back against the cage.
Hannibal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gun tightens his grip and picks Hannibal up, before dumping him to the ground. Hannibal manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hannibal is working an open guard so Gun takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gun misses with an uppercut. Hannibal saw that one coming.
Gun looks for a takedown but Hannibal sprawls well.
Hannibal gets a clinch.
Gun has Hannibal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hannibal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gun wants a takedown.
Hannibal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hannibal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jason Hannibal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gun closes the distance and clinches.
Hannibal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hannibal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gun closes the distance and pushes Hannibal back into the cage.
Hannibal tries a knee to the head but Gun blocks it.
Hannibal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hannibal pushes Gun up against the cage in a clinch.
Gun is trying to trip Hannibal. He has hold of a leg but Hannibal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gun persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gun won't allow Hannibal to sweep him here.
Gun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gun wants to stand but Hannibal is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hannibal striking from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal has a closed guard, preventing Gun from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hannibal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gun's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hannibal wants to control from the top but Gun keeps moving.
Hannibal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hannibal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hannibal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gun kicks Hannibal off and gets to his feet.
Hannibal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hannibal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hannibal stuffs the takedown attempt from Gun. Gun gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannibal tries a head kick but it misses.
Hannibal instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gun.
Hannibal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hannibal has Gun up against the cage in a clinch.
Hannibal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hannibal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Tommy Gun has been cut.
Gun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hannibal sprawls well. Hannibal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gun gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannibal has Gun up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hannibal landing knees to the body.
Gun is breathing heavily.
Hannibal manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal lands a head kick that stumbles Gun and the fighters go to the mat.
Hannibal throws a big elbow that misses.
Hannibal drops back looking for a leg! Gun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gun manages to kick Hannibal off! Hannibal jumps back into Gun's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hannibal postures up in Gun's guard and throws a big left but Gun blocks it.
Hannibal throwing strikes but missing.
Gun keeping moving, preventing Hannibal from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hannibal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hannibal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hannibal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gun has a takedown stuffed.
Gun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hannibal is trying to stall.
Hannibal is trying to force a seperation but Gun has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Hannibal.
Hannibal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hannibal moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hannibal breaks from the clinch.
Jason Hannibal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hannibal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hannibal manages to break the clinch.
Hannibal has closed the distance and engaged Gun in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hannibal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hannibal has closed the distance and engaged Gun in a clinch.
Hannibal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannibal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hannibal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gun gets tackled into the cage by Hannibal. Hannibal maintains the clinch.
Hannibal tries to circle away but Gun has him pinned against the cage.
Hannibal breaks the clinch.
Hannibal rushes Gun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hannibal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gun blocks it with crossed arms.
Jason Hannibal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hannibal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hannibal closes the distance and clinches.
Hannibal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hannibal is trying to break the clinch but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Gun wants the takedown. Hannibal is fighting it off but Gun persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hannibal's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gun tries to stand but Hannibal is controlling from the bottom.
Gun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hannibal rushes Gun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hannibal wants to get back to striking at distance but Gun won't allow it.
Hannibal wants to stall.
Hannibal gets underhooks to prevent Gun's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hannibal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hannibal has managed to clinch.
Hannibal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hannibal has managed to clinch.
Hannibal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hannibal swivels and escapes.
Hannibal moves into the clinch successfully.
Hannibal breaks the clinch.
Hannibal has closed the distance and engaged Gun in a clinch.
Hannibal landing knees to the head.
Hannibal tries to land a knee to the head but Gun blocks with his arms.
Hannibal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gun is defending well for now.
Gun takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hannibal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gun tries to keep at a distance but Hannibal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hannibal breaks the clinch.
Hannibal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hannibal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jason Hannibal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hannibal clinches up with Gun and pushes him back against the cage.
Hannibal breaks from the clinch.
Hannibal forces Gun back against the cage and clinches.
Hannibal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hannibal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gun's face.
Hannibal breaks from the clinch.
Hannibal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hannibal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hannibal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hannibal has closed the distance and engaged Gun in a clinch.
Hannibal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hannibal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hannibal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hannibal gets a clinch.
Hannibal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hannibal drives through and clinches with Gun against the cage.
Gun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hannibal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hannibal working hard to break the clinch.
Hannibal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hannibal forces Gun back against the cage and clinches.
Hannibal is trying to force a seperation but Gun has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hannibal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hannibal tries to land a knee to the head but Gun blocks with his arms.
Hannibal tries a knee to the head but Gun blocks it.
Hannibal connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannibal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hannibal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hannibal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hannibal tries to land knees in the clinch but Gun avoids the damage to the body.
Gun looking for a takedown.
Hannibal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hannibal closes the distance and clinches.
Hannibal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hannibal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hannibal closes the distance and pushes Gun back into the cage.
Hannibal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal pushes Gun up against the cage in a clinch.
Gun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hannibal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gun prevents Hannibal from breaking the clinch.
Hannibal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hannibal has Gun up against the cage in a clinch.
Hannibal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gun shoots in looking for a takedown. Hannibal tries to sprawl out of it but Gun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hannibal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Hannibal drives through and clinches with Gun against the cage.
Gun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hannibal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hannibal takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannibal misses with a knee strike.
Hannibal wants to get back to striking at distance but Gun won't allow it.
Hannibal manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gun is defended easily by Hannibal.
Hannibal forces Gun back against the cage and clinches.
Hannibal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gun blocks it with crossed arms.
Gun looking for a takedown.
Gun tries for a takedown but Hannibal manages to get underhooks.
Hannibal manages to break the clinch.
Hannibal takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hannibal.
Hannibal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hannibal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tommy Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hannibal closes the distance and pushes Gun back into the cage.
Hannibal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hannibal closes the distance and pushes Gun back into the cage.
Hannibal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hannibal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hannibal clinches with his opponent.
Gun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hannibal's efforts to push away.
Hannibal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hannibal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hannibal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jason Hannibal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hannibal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hannibal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hannibal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hannibal!
Jason Hannibal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bugasto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bugasto comes to the cage accompanied by save a horse ride a cowboy. Chad Bugasto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Bugasto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Amir Khan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan drives through with a takedown into Bugasto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Khan stands and throws Bugasto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Khan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bugasto pushes Khan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Khan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Khan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bugasto wants to get back to his feet but Khan drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bugasto is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Khan yanks on the arm and Bugasto is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Khan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amir Khan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Muay Thai fight music. The key to victory for Suchart Chaowanungkarn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaowanungkarn scores with the left hand. Claw knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Chaowanungkarn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chaowanungkarn tries a low kick but Claw avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with low kicks.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to chop away at Claw's legs.
Claw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chaowanungkarn lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Hussak Claw has been cut.
Claw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Claw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaowanungkarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chaowanungkarn's half guard.
Claw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Claw seems to be working for a kimura but Chaowanungkarn defends the submission attempt.
Chaowanungkarn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Claw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw working Chaowanungkarn over with strikes.
Claw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claw seems to be looking for submissions.
Claw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Claw passes to side control.
Chaowanungkarn gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chaowanungkarn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Claw has cracked it and Chaowanungkarn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Claw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hussak Claw!
Hussak Claw spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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