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TCA 30 - Cabbat Vs Faure PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adib Zaquan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bredis Gretcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaquan comes into the arena with Eye Of The Tiger blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adib Zaquan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bredis Gretcott!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gretcott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaquan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gretcott throws a series of punches but Zaquan avoids them all with ease.
Zaquan looks for a takedown but Gretcott sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Zaquan. No joy for Gretcott on that attempt.
Gretcott misses with a few strikes there.
Gretcott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaquan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gretcott somewhat.
Gretcott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gretcott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gretcott swinging wildly here.
Gretcott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaquan counters by clinching up.
Zaquan trying to land knees to the body.
Zaquan looking to throw knees to the head but Gretcott is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Zaquan.
Zaquan tries to score a body lock takedown but Gretcott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaquan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretcott tries for a takedown but Zaquan manages to get underhooks.
Adib Zaquan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bredis Gretcott.
A frustrated look appears on Gretcott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gretcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zaquan.
Zaquan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaquan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gretcott avoids it.
Zaquan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gretcott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gretcott tries to break free but Zaquan pushes him back against the cage.
Gretcott avoiding damage as Zaquan throws knees to the body.
Zaquan tries a knee to the head but Gretcott blocks it.
Gretcott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaquan is keeping busy.
Gretcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gretcott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zaquan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zaquan working Gretcott over with knees to the body.
Gretcott tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaquan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gretcott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaquan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zaquan shoots in looking for a takedown. Gretcott tries to sprawl out of it but Zaquan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gretcott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gretcott's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gretcott duly obliges.
Gretcott lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Gretcott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gretcott closes the distance and clinches.
Zaquan gets underhooks to prevent Gretcott's takedown attempt.
Gretcott is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gretcott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaquan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zaquan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaquan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zaquan wants to stand and escape but Gretcott is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaquan wriggles free and stands up.
Gretcott instigates a clinch.
Gretcott trying to stall but Zaquan improves his position.
Zaquan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zaquan jumps guard.
Zaquan wants to get back to his feet but Gretcott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gretcott decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zaquan, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaquan tries to clinch but Gretcott moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gretcott. Those never looked like landing.
Gretcott misses with a double jab
and Zaquan counters by clinching up.
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!
Zaquan landing knees to the head.
Gretcott stalling in the clinch but Zaquan improves position.
Gretcott breaks the clinch.
Gretcott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaquan counters by moving into the clinch.
Zaquan lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gretcott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaquan prevents it.
Knees to the body from Zaquan.
Zaquan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bredis Gretcott will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zaquan slips a jab and a cross from Gretcott.
Gretcott drives through and clinches with Zaquan against the cage.
Zaquan misses with a knee to the head.
Zaquan looking to throw knees to the head but Gretcott is blocking nicely.
Zaquan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gretcott avoids it.
Gretcott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gretcott is trying to pull guard but Zaquan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zaquan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaquan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gretcott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gretcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaquan's elbow.
Gretcott tries to pull guard but Zaquan holds him up against the cage and eventually Gretcott drops back down to his feet.
Adib Zaquan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bredis Gretcott.
Gretcott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zaquan is defending well.
Gretcott looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaquan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gretcott avoids it.
Gretcott is trying to break free.
Zaquan keeps control of Gretcott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaquan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gretcott pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretcott lands a jab-cross combination.
Gretcott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gretcott drives through and clinches with Zaquan against the cage.
Gretcott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gretcott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zaquan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gretcott.
Zaquan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zaquan manages to end up in side control.
Zaquan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gretcott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adib Zaquan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gretcott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaquan clinches up with Gretcott and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaquan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gretcott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretcott working hard to break the clinch.
Gretcott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaquan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaquan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gretcott's face.
Zaquan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zaquan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gretcott avoids the damage to the body.
Zaquan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gretcott avoids it.
Gretcott is looking to control Zaquan's arms but Zaquan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gretcott has his back to the cage.
Zaquan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gretcott in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gretcott is looking for a takedown.
Zaquan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gretcott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaquan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zaquan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaquan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gretcott after a bit of a struggle.
Gretcott tries to pull guard but Zaquan holds him up against the cage and eventually Gretcott drops back down to his feet.
Zaquan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gretcott has a couple of punches blocked by Zaquan.
Zaquan jumps into guard, dragging Gretcott to the mat.
Gretcott is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaquan has wrist control.
Gretcott stops Zaquan from standing up.
Gretcott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zaquan is proving hard to escape from.
Gretcott won't allow Zaquan to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretcott trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaquan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gretcott stands up and waves to Zaquan to follow him.
Gretcott throws a one two combo.
Gretcott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gretcott tries to keep at a distance but Zaquan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaquan crunches a lovely knee into Gretcott's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adib Zaquan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gretcott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gretcott pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zaquan back to the cage. Gretcott follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gretcott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaquan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gretcott's face.
Gretcott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gretcott gets a clinch.
Zaquan lands a knee to the body.
Zaquan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gretcott avoids it.
A knee to the head by Zaquan.
Gretcott wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gretcott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gretcott is trying to force a seperation but Zaquan has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gretcott jumps guard but Zaquan stands there with Gretcott around his waist. Gretcott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaquan connects with a knee to the head.
Gretcott has Zaquan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zaquan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gretcott tries to pull guard but Zaquan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adib Zaquan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bredis Gretcott.
Zaquan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gretcott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gretcott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaquan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gretcott closes the distance and pushes Zaquan back into the cage.
Zaquan lands an elbow that stopped Gretcott in his tracks for a moment.
Zaquan lands an elbow inside.
Zaquan lands a good knee to the midsection. Gretcott won't want to take too many of those.
Gretcott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zaquan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zaquan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gretcott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaquan has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaquan misses with a knee to the head.
Zaquan tries a knee to the head but Gretcott blocks it.
Zaquan lands a knee to the head.
Gretcott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zaquan is defending well.
Zaquan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Zaquan.
Zaquan tries to land a knee to the head but Gretcott blocks with his arms.
Zaquan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zaquan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gretcott stalling in the clinch but Zaquan improves position.
Zaquan with a knee to the head.
Zaquan pulls guard successfully.
Zaquan wants to stand up but Gretcott is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaquan has a closed guard, preventing Gretcott from standing up.
Zaquan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gretcott leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Zaquan.
Gretcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaquan tries to land a knee to the head but Gretcott blocks with his arms.
Zaquan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gretcott smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Gretcott. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretcott pushes Zaquan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gretcott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zaquan lands a knee to the head.
Gretcott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaquan walks away with a smile on his face. Gretcott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bredis Gretcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gretcott looks to land a combination but Zaquan avoids it well.
Zaquan clinches up against the cage.
Zaquan missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaquan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zaquan scores with a knee to the head.
Zaquan has Gretcott pressed against the cage, preventing Gretcott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adib Zaquan.
I think Zaquan 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adib Zaquan!
Our winner, Adib Zaquan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seijurou Yoshioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfonso Lopez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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207 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seijurou Yoshioka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alfonso Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yoshioka's head backwards.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there
and Yoshioka counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez. That snapped Yoshioka's head back.
Yoshioka lands with a good body shot.
Yoshioka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshioka drops his hands momentarily and Lopez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Yoshioka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshioka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez.
Some wild striking there from Yoshioka.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshioka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there
and Yoshioka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alfonso Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshioka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez throws a head kick but Yoshioka moves out of range.
Lopez dips to his left and cracks Yoshioka with an uppercut!
It looks like Seijurou Yoshioka has been cut.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshioka works over Lopez's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Alfonso Lopez has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Yoshioka saw that one coming.
Lopez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yoshioka will feel that in the morning.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopez scores with a one two! Yoshioka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yoshioka connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes it off.
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshioka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yoshioka. Yoshioka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lopez tries to clinch there but Yoshioka circles away.
Lopez tries to work over Yoshioka's front leg with a kick but Yoshioka checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yoshioka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yoshioka throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Yoshioka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yoshioka throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez works over Yoshioka's head and body with a nice combination.
Yoshioka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshioka in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Lopez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshioka.
Lopez lands a nice looking body kick.
Lopez lands with an uppercut that bounces Yoshioka off the cage and back into range.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshioka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshioka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopez feints and then cracks Yoshioka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshioka down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Lopez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yoshioka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshioka ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez.
Seijurou Yoshioka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez.
Lopez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yoshioka if he has to take too many more of those.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshioka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lopez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lopez clobbers Yoshioka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yoshioka 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.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Lopez.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Yoshioka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a body kick that stops Yoshioka in his tracks momentarily.
Lopez stuns Yoshioka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yoshioka.
Yoshioka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshioka's calf.
Yoshioka 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.
Alfonso Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lopez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lopez scores with a shot to the side of Yoshioka's head.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Lopez working Yoshioka over with knees to the body.
A short right from Lopez on the inside.
Lopez scores with a shot to the side of Yoshioka's head.
Seijurou Yoshioka's cut is getting worse.
Lopez tries to work over Yoshioka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lopez.
Lopez landing knees to the head.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body.
Lopez scores with a shot to the side of Yoshioka's head.
Lopez stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Yoshioka prevents a body shot from Lopez.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshioka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez connects with a knee to the head.
Lopez lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez connects with a knee to the head.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshioka blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yoshioka blocks an uppercut.
Yoshioka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoshioka blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Lopez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshioka tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Yoshioka back against the cage.
Lopez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshioka takes a shot to the head.
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez taking a breather.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Lopez with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopez.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yoshioka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Lopez.
Lopez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lopez avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yoshioka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yoshioka is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshioka. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshioka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopez.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez pushes Yoshioka away with a front kick.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. Yoshioka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshioka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez with a hook.
Lopez cracks Yoshioka with an open hand slap.
Oh Yoshioka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoshioka's sensitive parts.
Lopez scores with a kick to the body.
Lopez with a nice cross.
Seijurou Yoshioka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshioka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoshioka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lopez drops Yoshioka with a naaaaasty hook - Yoshioka is in real trouble here! Lopez dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonso Lopez!
A relieved looking Alfonso Lopez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Leigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Wolf is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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28
178 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Leigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Wolf!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leigh fakes the leg kick and cracks Wolf in the body.
Leigh is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leigh circles away.
Leigh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leigh connects with a high kick.
Leigh is looking to land body kicks.
Leigh ducks right into an uppercut from Wolf.
A combination from Wolf does no damage.
Wolf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leigh quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolf is thwarting Leigh's attempts to control the position.
Wolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leigh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leigh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolf on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is keen to just control but Leigh is a slippery customer.
Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf looks to land a strike but Leigh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leigh controlling the position.
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Leigh has wrist control.
Leigh wants to get back to his feet but Wolf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leigh has control of Wolf's left arm, preventing Wolf from doing any damage.
Wolf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leigh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leigh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bryan Leigh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wolf shoots in and drives through. Leigh sprawls well.
Bryan Leigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf shoots for a takedown but Leigh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bryan Leigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Wolf.
Wolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Leigh lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf checks a leg kick.
Leigh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolf has time to react.
Wolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leigh can pounce on him.
Leigh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wolf takes a step back to recover.
Wolf throws a body punch but Leigh moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leigh.
Leigh scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf misses with the combination.
Wolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leigh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wolf's knee momentarily.
Leigh lands with a nice body kick.
Wolf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wolf looks gassed!
Leigh missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf moves out of range as Leigh throws a body kick.
Wolf takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Leigh.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
Leigh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leigh lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf off balance momentarily.
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Leigh moved out of range.
Leigh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Leigh.
Leigh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leigh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolf shoots in but Leigh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leigh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Leigh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leigh throws a head kick that misses.
Wolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dave Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leigh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bryan Leigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leigh to the mat! Leigh manages to get full guard.
Leigh wants to get back to his feet but Wolf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wolf trying to control but Leigh is working from the bottom.
Leigh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wolf drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leigh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leigh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leigh!
Wolf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf tries to roll over but Leigh keeps him under control.
Wolf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolf.
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leigh wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dave Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leigh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bryan Leigh.
Wolf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wolf avoids the head kick by Leigh.
Leigh pushes Wolf away with a front kick.
Wolf closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Wolf does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wolf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolf.
Leigh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Leigh.
Leigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolf's sensitive parts.
Leigh throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leigh, right into the meat.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt
and Leigh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leigh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leigh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Leigh working to try and regain half guard.
Wolf wants to finish this one by submission but Leigh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wolf.
Wolf sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leigh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wolf.
Leigh is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Wolf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leigh.
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leigh drops his hands momentarily and Wolf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
Leigh misses with a head kick.
Leigh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leigh sprawls well. Leigh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet.
Leigh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leigh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf is out of range.
Bryan Leigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leigh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolf's head.
Leigh connects with a single shot there.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt - Leigh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That kick from Leigh tenderised Wolf's leg. Wolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wolf gets the takedown into side control.
Wolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leigh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leigh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leigh is not content to let Wolf control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leigh holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Leigh is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Leigh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leigh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wolf but great work by Leigh.
The referee asks Leigh politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leigh prefers to stall for the moment though.
Leigh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wolf gets back to half guard.
Wolf is looking for a sweep. Leigh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leigh.
Wolf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leigh stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Leigh tries to stand but Wolf is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leigh controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Wolf.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dam comes to the cage accompanied by C R E A M By The Wu-Tang Clan. Tar has chosen I Come From A Land Down Under as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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31
280 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Tar!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tar misses.
Van Dam misses with a few strikes there.
Van Dam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Dam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tar fails to land with a series of punches.
Tar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Dam has time to react.
Tar throws a looping overhand right but Van Dam ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tar as he connects with a hook.
Van Dam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Brian Van Dam has been cut.
Van Dam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Tar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Dam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tar.
Van Dam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Van Dam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tar duly obliges.
Van Dam misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Dam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Dam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Dam works Tar's body with a nice hook.
Tar misses with the combination.
Tar slips a jab and a cross from Van Dam.
Van Dam misses with a few strikes there.
Tar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Dam loads up on a big right hand but Tar slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Dam has time to react.
Brian Van Dam's cut is getting worse.
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!
Van Dam throws a series of punches but Tar moves out of range.
A left and a right from Tar both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Van Dam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Dam throws out a loose jab but Tar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Tar misses.
Tar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dam slips a jab and a cross from Tar.
Van Dam misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Dam misses with a body punch
and Tar counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Dam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tar throws a left that rocks Van Dam and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tar dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Van Dam regain composure!
Van Dam is rocked!
Brian Van Dam's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tar advances to full mount.
Oh Van Dam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Dam has left one of his arms exposed and Tar doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Van Dam screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Tar!
Jack Tar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Roode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Maul has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
218 lbs
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216 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
12 - 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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Darth Maul!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roode tries for a takedown but Maul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice sprawl there from Maul as Roode shoots in.
Maul scores with the left hand. Roode knows he should have avoided that one.
Maul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roodes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roode is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maul.
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!
Maul throws a one two combo.
Roode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roode shoots in for a takedown but Maul shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Roode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roode changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maul tries to avoid it but Roode manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maul to the ground. Maul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maul lands with a nice combination. Roode backs away looking to recover.
Maul lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roode with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roode is breathing heavily.
Maul throws a series of strikes that have Roode backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roode backs up against the cage.
Maul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Darth Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Maul misses.
Roode takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roode tries for a takedown but Maul circles away easily
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Maul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Maul throws a right and a left that Roode avoids nicely.
Maul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darth Maul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul throws a series of punches but Roode moves out of range.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roode backs up against the cage.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roode circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roode moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maul throws a series of punches but Roode avoids them all with ease.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Roode bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maul is fending him off so far but Roode persists. Nope, Maul circles away and we're back to standing.
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roode moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roode looks for a takedown but Maul sprawls well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Roode. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maul stalks Roode and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roode's face. Roode staggers backwards, shaken.
Roode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maul throws a right hand that Roode ducks under and follows up with a left that Roode also avoids with ease.
Maul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roode had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maul scores with a decent looking hook.
Roode fails with the takedown.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roode drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maul lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Maul.
Maul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maul wants it to stay on the feet.
Roode with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maul counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul throws a right hand that Roode ducks under and follows up with a left that Roode also avoids with ease.
Roode moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roode has his takedown stuffed
and Maul counters with a series of strikes. Roode will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Maul dominated that 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maul.
Maul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
Maul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roode eats them both and turns towards Maul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maul scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot by Maul.
Roode tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roode shoots in but Maul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roode walks into a jab.
Roode looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A cross from Maul lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Maul scores with a four punch combination!
Roode drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maul is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul digs a good body shot into Roode's ribs.
Maul might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Maul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maul.
Maul throws a series of punches but Roode avoids them all with ease.
Maul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roode shoots and misses
and Maul counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roode circles away quickly and effectively.
Roode tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Maul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roode counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roode postures up in Maul's guard and throws a big left but Maul blocks it.
Roode wants to control from the top but Maul keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul pushes Roode off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Maul throws a series of punches but Roode moves out of range.
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maul misses with a wild combination.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
Roode fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Roode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roode dives in and grabs Maul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maul pushes down on Roode's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roode showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
Roode shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
Maul lands with a good body shot.
Roode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maul circles away.
Roode takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A right-left combo lands from Maul.
Roode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maul lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Maul both land. Nice combination.
Maul throws a one two combo.
Roode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maul is fending him off so far but Roode persists. Nope, Maul circles away and we're back to standing.
Roode doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roode moves in looking to clinch but Maul pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roode.
Roode will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Maul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
Maul misses with a double jab.
Roode shoots in looking for a takedown. Maul tries to sprawl out of it but Roode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maul throws a series of strikes that have Roode backpedaling.
Maul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roode eats them both and turns towards Maul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roode with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roode shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maul counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Roode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Maul.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Roode avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roode fails with the takedown
and Maul counters with a three punch combo that has Roode backing up. Roode nods at Maul to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Maul. That snapped Roode's head back.
Maul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roode.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roode dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Maul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roode shoots in but Maul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
Darth Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roode slips a jab and a cross from Maul.
Roode avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bobby Roode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roode changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maul tries to avoid it but Roode manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maul to the ground. Maul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul misses with the combination.
Roode shoots in for a double leg but Maul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roode backs up against the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Maul as he connects with a hook.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maul tries to bum rush Roode with a series of wild strikes but Roode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Maul as Roode shoots in.
Roode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bobby Roode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Maul misses.
Maul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maul wants it to stay on the feet.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maul sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roode's head.
Roode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maul but Maul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A right-left combo lands from Maul.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roode is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maul.
Maul throws a right hand that Roode ducks under and follows up with a left that Roode also avoids with ease.
Darth Maul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Maul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maul 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Maul!
Darth Maul bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elizondo Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Small has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elizondo Tacos's chin.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elizondo Tacos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Small!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Tacos to counter with a crisp jab.
Mr Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Small shoots in for a takedown but Tacos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Small throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tacos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Small is in Tacos's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tacos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tacos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Small is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tacos looking to control.
Tacos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tacos looking for a sweep. Not yet Tacos, not yet.
Tacos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Small is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tacos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Small tries to lock up and control but Tacos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Small is in all sorts of trouble here.
Small is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tacos wants to control the pace but Small is squirming around nicely.
Small tries to lock up and control but Tacos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Small is desperately trying to improve his position but Tacos has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small taking shots to the head.
Small wants to hold on but Tacos pushes him away.
Tacos prevents Small from getting the reversal.
Tacos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tacos throwing strikes here but Small is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tacos seems to be looking for submissions.
Small is trying to get back to full guard.
Tacos trying to pass the guard but Small defending well.
Tacos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Small has managed to free his arm - good work.
Small trying to control here.
Tacos is working for a submission of some sort.
Tacos is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Small is defending against the submission attempts here by Tacos.
Tacos prevents Small from improving his position.
Tacos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Small has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tacos works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacos working away.
Tacos trying to control the action but Small is working from the bottom.
Tacos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Small, who protects the arm well.
Small is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tacos off and has taken his back!
Tacos is really stuck here.
Small scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Small doesn't have the hooks in and Tacos manages to turn into his guard.
Small lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tacos!
Tacos wants to hold on but Small pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elizondo Tacos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Small fails with the takedown
and Tacos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tacos throws a low kick but Small moves out of range easily.
Tacos throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
Small is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tacos.
Small fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tacos avoids it really well and circles away.
Good leg kick by Tacos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tacos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Small shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tacos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Small.
Elizondo Tacos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Small.
Small shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tacos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo Tacos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tacos. That's going to slow Small down.
Small drives through with a takedown into Tacos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tacos working a defensive guard here.
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tacos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tacos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tacos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tacos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Small moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Small working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Small is on top in guard.
Small connects with a couple of short punches.
Tacos working for a triangle but Small defends it easily.
Small preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tacos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Small is aware though and is defending well.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Small with a nice head shot there.
Small lands a couple of elbows.
Tacos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Small keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tacos's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small is working Tacos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tacos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Small with a nice head shot there.
Tacos looking for a sweep. Not yet Tacos, not yet.
Tacos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Small can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Small chips away with some ground and pound.
Tacos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tacos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Small tries to lock up and control but Tacos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poor strikes thrown by Tacos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tacos throwing strikes here but Small is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Small wants to control but Tacos is having none of it.
Small is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Small defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tacos.
Tacos looking to secure an arm triangle but Small defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Small is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tacos shoots in for a takedown but Small shows good takedown defense.
Small with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tacos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tacos is looking to improve his position.
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tacos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Small scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Small slips a nice elbow through Tacos's hands, connecting with Tacos's forehead.
Tacos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily.
Tacos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Small works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tacos is looking to improve his position.
Small is working for a submission of some sort.
Tacos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tacos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Small landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tacos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Small's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Small's back!
Small trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Small tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to hold on but Tacos postures up.
Small is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacos unloads with some shots from mount but Small bucks and avoids them well.
Small is working to get back to half guard.
Tacos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tacos has control of Small's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Small regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Small is looking to improve his position but Tacos isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Small is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tacos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tacos with the ground and pound from mount.
Small holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tacos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tacos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tacos misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Small tries to improve his position but Tacos has taken his back! Tacos has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Small tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tacos pushes Small away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elizondo Tacos!
Elizondo Tacos retains his light heavyweight title!
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 Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styxx comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Caschera's choice of entrance music: Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
275 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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34
255 lbs
21 - 21 - 0 |
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dis Styxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Styxx.
Caschera blocks a head kick by Styxx.
Caschera walks into a left hand.
Styxx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styxx throws a leg kick which misses Caschera's front leg but catches the back leg as Caschera tries to avoid it.
Styxx connects with a leg kick. Caschera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Styxx scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Max Caschera has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styxx fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caschera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caschera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Styxx circles away.
Caschera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caschera looks gassed!
Styxx takes one to the side of the head.
Caschera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Styxx throws a leg kick which misses Caschera's front leg but catches the back leg as Caschera tries to avoid it.
Styxx scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Styxx. Beautiful body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Styxx. Caschera shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick from Styxx.
Styxx jabs Caschera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dis Styxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caschera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Styxx. That's going to slow Caschera down.
Danga de danga de dang - Styxx scores with a four punch combination!
That has opened up Max Caschera's cut even more.
Styxx moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Styxx digs a good body shot into Caschera's ribs.
Dis Styxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styxx lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caschera at a distance.
Styxx lands a nice shot that snaps Caschera's head back.
Styxx's jab looks to have found its range, popping Caschera under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The cut above Max Caschera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Styxx lands with a kick to the temple. Caschera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Styxx throws a quick inside leg kick.
Styxx drops Caschera with a beautiful combination! Caschera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Styxx is looking for the KO!
Max Caschera'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 Max Caschera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dis Styxx!
Dis Styxx thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vez Innaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Klingbeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klingbeil has chosen Shoot to thrill - AC/DC as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vez Innaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Klingbeil!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Innaus throws a jab when Klingbeil was well out of range.
Innaus misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Innaus misses its intended target.
Innaus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klingbeil.
Innaus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vez Innaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Innaus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Innaus thows a body shot but no joy.
Klingbeil checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some wild striking there from Innaus.
Innaus lands with a cross.
It looks like Kurt Klingbeil has been cut.
Klingbeil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Innaus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klingbeil somewhat.
Vez Innaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Klingbeil.
Klingbeil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klingbeil moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Innaus does it's job there.
Innaus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Innaus misses with a series of wild punches.
Innaus throws a nice looking combination but Klingbeil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Innaus throws a good cross that connects.
Innaus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klingbeil's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Innaus.
Innaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Innaus scores with a one two! Klingbeil had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Innaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klingbeil.
Klingbeil avoids a kick to the body.
Klingbeil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Innaus connects with a high kick.
Innaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klingbeil rushes Innaus and presses him up against the cage.
Klingbeil has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Innaus regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klingbeil throws a big right hand that misses.
Innaus wants to stand and escape but Klingbeil is having none of it.
Klingbeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innaus is keeping the position for now.
Klingbeil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Klingbeil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Innaus wants to get back to his feet but Klingbeil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Klingbeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innaus is keeping the position for now.
Innaus wants to get back to his feet but Klingbeil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klingbeil wants to control from the top but Innaus keeps moving.
Klingbeil throws a big elbow that misses.
Klingbeil trying to control but Innaus is working from the bottom.
Klingbeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innaus is keeping the position for now.
Klingbeil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klingbeil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Innaus wants to get back to his feet but Klingbeil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Innaus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klingbeil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klingbeil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klingbeil drops back looking for a leg! Innaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innaus manages to kick Klingbeil off! Klingbeil jumps back into Innaus's guard.
Klingbeil postures up and lands a big shot to Innaus's brow.
Innaus wants to stand and escape but Klingbeil is having none of it.
Klingbeil drops back looking for a leg! Innaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innaus manages to kick Klingbeil off! Klingbeil jumps back into Innaus's guard.
Klingbeil is looking to work some ground and pound but Innaus has wrist control.
Klingbeil throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Innaus keeping moving, preventing Klingbeil from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Innaus wants to stand but Klingbeil is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vez Innaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Klingbeil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Klingbeil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Innaus tries to avoid it but Klingbeil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Innaus to the ground. Innaus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Innaus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klingbeil.
Innaus cracks Klingbeil with an open hand slap.
Innaus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klingbeil's head.
Klingbeil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klingbeil moves out of range as Innaus throws a body kick.
Innaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Innaus tries to bum rush Klingbeil with a series of wild strikes but Klingbeil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Innaus tries to land a leg kick but Klingbeil saw it coming and moves away.
Klingbeil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Innaus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klingbeil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Innaus's waist but Innaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klingbeil off to one side.
A head kick misses from Innaus.
Innaus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klingbeil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Innaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Innaus throws a leg kick but Klingbeil checks it.
Klingbeil looks for a takedown but Innaus sprawls well.
Vez Innaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Klingbeil.
Klingbeil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Innaus avoids the body shot from Klingbeil.
Klingbeil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Innaus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Innaus. Klingbeil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Innaus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klingbeil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Innaus's waist but Innaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klingbeil off to one side.
Klingbeil is breathing heavily.
Innaus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klingbeil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klingbeil moves in looking to clinch but Innaus pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Innaus. Those never looked like landing.
Klingbeil scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Innaus.
Innaus throws a right hand that Klingbeil ducks under and follows up with a left that Klingbeil also avoids with ease.
Innaus misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klingbeil gets a double leg takedown into Innaus's guard.
Klingbeil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Innaus misses with the combination.
Vez Innaus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klingbeil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klingbeil slips a jab and a cross from Innaus.
Innaus cracks Klingbeil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klingbeil shoots for a double leg takedown but Innaus sprawls well. He's pushed Klingbeil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Innaus.
Klingbeil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Innaus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innaus works Klingbeil's body with a nice hook.
Klingbeil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Innaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klingbeil.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klingbeil. Innaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Innaus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klingbeil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Innaus.
Klingbeil walks forward, straight into a front kick from Innaus.
Innaus lands a two punch combo.
Klingbeil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klingbeil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Innaus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klingbeil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Innaus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klingbeil's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klingbeil checks a leg kick nicely.
Innaus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Innaus lands a glancing blow to the side of Klingbeil's head.
Innaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klingbeil dives in and scores a takedown into Innaus's guard.
Klingbeil prevents Innaus from getting back to his feet.
Innaus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klingbeil on the ground.
Klingbeil passes Innaus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Klingbeil trying to mount his opponent but Innaus defends it.
Klingbeil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Innaus defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Innaus kicks Klingbeil off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vez Innaus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Klingbeil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Innaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klingbeil.
Innaus just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Innaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Innaus throws a right and a left that Klingbeil avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klingbeil.
Klingbeil avoids the head kick by Innaus.
Innaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Innaus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klingbeil shoots in for a takedown but Innaus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klingbeil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Innaus avoids it really well and circles away.
Vez Innaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Klingbeil.
A left lands for Innaus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Innaus does it's job there.
Klingbeil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Innaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Innaus throws a poor cross that misses
and Klingbeil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Innaus misses with an uppercut
so Klingbeil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Klingbeil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Klingbeil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Klingbeil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Innaus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Innaus wants to get back to his feet but Klingbeil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klingbeil trying to control the position from guard on top but Innaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klingbeil is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Klingbeil throwing strikes from guard but Innaus blocks nicely.
Klingbeil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Innaus wants to stand and escape but Klingbeil is having none of it.
Klingbeil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Klingbeil trying to control but Innaus is working from the bottom.
Kurt Klingbeil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klingbeil throws a big elbow that misses.
Innaus wants to stand but Klingbeil is controlling the position.
Klingbeil gets to his feet - Innaus follows without any prompting.
Klingbeil moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klingbeil was well out of range. Poor timing from Innaus.
Klingbeil scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Klingbeil tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Klingbeil is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Innaus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klingbeil in side control, throwing shots but Innaus defends.
Innaus tries to escape but Klingbeil is in control.
Klingbeil working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Klingbeil prevents Innaus from escaping the position.
Klingbeil is trying to get an arm triangle but Innaus is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klingbeil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Innaus is pushing Klingbeil's head away, looking to escape. Klingbeil manages to hold on to the position though.
Klingbeil tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Innaus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kurt Klingbeil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klingbeil in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Innaus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Innaus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klingbeil wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Innaus, who protects the arm well.
Vez Innaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klingbeil is trying to get an arm triangle but Innaus is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Klingbeil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Innaus 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vez Innaus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cabbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Faure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Cabbat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Cabbat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Faure!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faure shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabbat sprawls well. Cabbat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faure gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabbat throws the left hand but Faure avoids the punch easily.
Cabbat misses the jab.
Faure shoots in for a takedown but Cabbat shows good takedown defense.
Cabbat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faure counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Faure throws an elbow that misses. Cabbat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Faure's guard. Nice move by Cabbat!
Cabbat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabbat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cabbat tries to free his leg and advance position but Faure is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure has his foot on Cabbat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabbat works his way back into a safe position though.
Faure keeping moving, preventing Cabbat from controlling successfully.
Faure pushes Cabbat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cabbat tries to clinch but Faure moves away
and Faure counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabbat has closed the distance and engaged Faure in a clinch.
Cabbat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faure's elbow.
Cabbat wants a takedown but no success here.
Faure blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabbat misses with a body punch.
Cabbat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faure or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabbat tries for a takedown but Faure manages to get underhooks.
Cabbat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabbat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabbat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabbat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faure blocks a body shot from Cabbat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabbat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faure blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabbat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabbat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabbat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabbat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabbat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cabbat lands a hook that snaps the head of Faure backwards.
Cabbat misses with a body punch.
Cabbat misses with some punches.
Faure breaks the clinch.
Faure shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabbat defends it nicely.
Eric Cabbat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Faure.
Cabbat wants to clinch up but Faure keeps it at a distance.
Cabbat throws a body punch but Faure moves out of range.
Cabbat looks to land a left hand but Faure moved out of range nicely.
Cabbat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cabbat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Cabbat misses
and Faure counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabbat thinking.
Faure leaves Cabbat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cabbat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Faure's head.
Cabbat throws a series of punches but Faure moves out of range.
Cabbat throws a lazy uppercut
and Faure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faure dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabbat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabbat tries to score with a low kick but Faure moves his leg out of the way.
Faure shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cabbat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Cabbat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cabbat misses with a takedown attempt
and Faure counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cabbat won't be happy with that.
Faure laying and praying for a moment but Cabbat takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cabbat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faure thows a huge punch but Cabbat dodges it nicely.
Faure wants to work for an arm triangle but Cabbat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Faure looks to land a strike but Cabbat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Faure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faure keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabbat's head.
Travis Faure has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cabbat trying to keep a closed guard but Faure is proving a slippery customer.
Faure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure looking to pass the guard.
Faure postures up in Cabbat's guard and throws a big left but Cabbat blocks it.
Faure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cabbat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Faure wants to pass the guard but Cabbat is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faure throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabbat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Faure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabbat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faure.
Faure throwing strikes but missing.
Faure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faure pushing down on Cabbat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Faure is looking for a kimura here.
Faure misses with a head shot. Cabbat uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faure throws a strike but Cabbat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Faure is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cabbat trying to control the position from guard on top but Faure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faure wants to sweep but no luck.
Faure is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabbat throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabbat trying to control the position from guard on top but Faure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cabbat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faure manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Faure showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cabbat closes the distance and pushes Faure back into the cage.
Cabbat struggles to land a body shot inside as Faure controls his hands.
Cabbat trying to land knees to the body.
Faure manages to break the clinch.
Eric Cabbat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faure is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cabbat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cabbat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Faure manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cabbat fails with the takedown.
Faure avoids a kick to the body.
Cabbat tries to clinch
and Faure counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Cabbat. Beautiful body shot.
Cabbat pushes Faure up against the cage in a clinch.
Cabbat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faure is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cabbat tries to throw a body punch but Faure avoids it by throwing Cabbat back against the cage.
Cabbat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabbat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faure breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faure has a takedown stuffed.
Cabbat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Faure fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eric Cabbat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Faure.
Nice takedown defense from Cabbat. No joy for Faure on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat closes the distance and pushes Faure back into the cage.
Cabbat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cabbat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabbat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faure backwards.
Faure wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cabbat.
Cabbat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cabbat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabbat presses Faure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faure prevents a body shot from Cabbat.
Faure blocks a body shot from Cabbat.
Cabbat digs a right hand underneath Faure's ribcage. Faure let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faure is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabbat has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faure gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabbat.
Faure is trying to break free.
Cabbat misses with a body punch.
Cabbat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabbat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faure gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cabbat tries to work over Faure's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabbat tries to throw a body punch but Faure avoids it by throwing Cabbat back against the cage.
Cabbat pushes Faure back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabbat has Faure pressed against the cage, preventing Faure from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabbat.
Cabbat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabbat working aggressively here.
Faure prevents a body shot from Cabbat.
Faure can't break the clinch.
Faure looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cabbat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faure wants to break free but Cabbat has control.
Cabbat lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Cabbat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabbat misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cabbat clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Faure avoids the head kick by Cabbat.
Faure shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Faure misses with a head shot. Cabbat uses the momentum to regain guard.
Faure has gone for a leg lock! Cabbat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Faure's guard.
Cabbat trying to control the position from guard on top but Faure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cabbat trying to control the position from guard on top but Faure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabbat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabbat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Cabbat.
Cabbat shoots in but no luck this time.
Cabbat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faure as he jumps to the side.
Faure avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faure misses with a series of wild punches.
Faure fails with a takedown attempt.
Cabbat misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faure swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faure looks to land a combination but Cabbat avoids it well.
Cabbat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabbat throws out a loose jab but Faure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabbat.
Faure dives in and grabs Cabbat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabbat pushes down on Faure's head and hops out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cabbat.
Cabbat working the body and head with strikes.
Cabbat trying to control the position but Faure is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Cabbat stalls from top position.
Cabbat trying to control the position but Faure is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cabbat had his way with Travis Faure in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Faure bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Faure looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Faure looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cabbat is avoiding damage well.
Cabbat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cabbat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Faure.
Faure with the ground and pound but Cabbat regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat is trying to maintain the position but Faure is very close to passing his half guard.
Faure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Faure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faure trying to mount his opponent but Cabbat defends it.
Faure looks to land a strike but Cabbat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cabbat manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cabbat goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Faure is on top in guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faure is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cabbat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faure.
Faure with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faure trying to move into half guard but instead Cabbat has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faure looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Faure is on top in guard.
Faure postures up in Cabbat's guard and throws a big left but Cabbat blocks it.
Eric Cabbat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faure drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cabbat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Faure has Cabbat in his guard.
Cabbat trying to control but Faure is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat is stalling in the full guard.
Cabbat trying to control the position from guard on top but Faure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travis Faure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cabbat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Faure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cabbat 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cabbat!
Eric Cabbat retains his middleweight title!
Eric Cabbat took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, REAL LIFE CLOTHING LINE - 90% Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki has chosen Codename 47 as his entrance music. Bartholomew Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thiago Suzuki's chin.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson cracks Suzuki with an open hand slap.
Simpson moves out of range as Suzuki throws a body kick.
Suzuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simpson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suzuki throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Suzuki stuns Simpson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suzuki delivers a nice body kick.
Simpson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suzuki.
Suzuki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suzuki.
Suzuki throws a wild body kick that Simpson sees coming a mile off.
Suzuki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simpson drops Suzuki with a beautiful combination! Suzuki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Simpson is looking for the KO!
Suzuki is rocked!
Simpson catches Suzuki with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Suzuki forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bartholomew Simpson!
Bartholomew Simpson gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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