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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but Bateman shows good takedown defense.
Muller misses with a takedown attempt
and Bateman counters with a left to the body.
Muller tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Muller fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman scores a takedown into full mount!
Bateman is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Muller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Muller uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Muller pushes Bateman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bateman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bateman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muller.
Bateman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bateman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Muller is controlling him.
Bateman can't break the clinch.
Muller breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Muller moved out of range.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bateman looks gassed!
Muller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bateman circles away.
Muller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bateman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muller scoring well with a low kick there.
Eric Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bateman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bateman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Muller lands a shot to the head.
Bateman prevents Muller from getting a body triangle.
Muller looking to break Bateman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bateman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Muller will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Muller is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bateman is defending well though. Muller let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to get the hooks in deep but Bateman pushed the leg off.
Muller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bateman looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
What can Bateman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muller is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bateman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Muller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Muller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bateman but Bateman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muller dives in and grabs Bateman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes down on Muller's head and hops out.
Bateman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick from Muller lands but Bateman takes it in his stride.
Muller shoots for a takedown but Bateman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman scores with a shot to the body.
Muller misses with a takedown
and Bateman counters with a series of strikes. Muller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman shoots in and bounces Muller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bateman wants to stand but Muller is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Muller scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Muller trying to keep a closed guard but Bateman is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman wants to get up but he can't break Muller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jake Muller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good shot there by Bateman.
Bateman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Muller moves out of range.
Bateman misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Muller or perhaps it was just good defense by Bateman which made him look bad.
Bateman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bateman cracks Muller with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman stalks Muller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muller's face. Muller staggers backwards, shaken.
Bateman connects with a nice looking jab.
Muller tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bateman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muller shoots in and drives through. Bateman sprawls well.
Muller moves into the clinch.
Muller prevents Bateman from breaking the clinch.
Muller decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller trying to control the position.
Muller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bateman is one step ahead there.
Bateman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Muller's guard.
Muller is adopting a defensive guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Muller controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bateman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bateman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bateman looks to land a combination but Muller avoids it well.
Muller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller has his takedown stuffed
and Bateman counters with a left and a right that stings Muller.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muller walks into a jab.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muller!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bateman as Muller shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller wants to clinch but Bateman slips to the side
and Bateman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eric Bateman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bateman throws a series of strikes that have Muller backpedaling.
Bateman cracks Muller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bateman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Muller eats them both and turns towards Bateman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Muller.
Muller throws a combination. Bateman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Muller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bateman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bateman is in Muller's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bateman is fighting to break Muller's control of his arms but Muller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bateman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller wants to sweep but no luck.
Muller trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Muller.
Muller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bateman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bateman.
Muller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bateman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Muller or perhaps it was just good defense by Bateman which made him look bad.
Bateman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muller circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries for a takedown but Bateman circles away easily
and Bateman counters with a three punch combo that has Muller backing up. Muller nods at Bateman to acknowledge the strikes.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Muller avoids them all with ease.
Bateman avoids the body shot from Muller.
Bateman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bateman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bateman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Muller quickly recovers to half guard.
Muller is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Muller is looking for a sweep. Bateman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller kicks Bateman off and gets back to his feet.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller avoids the body shot from Bateman.
Muller fails with the takedown
and Bateman counters with a left and a right that stings Muller.
Bateman with a hook.
Muller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bateman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bateman feints a jab promting Muller to slip. Bateman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Muller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Bateman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bateman 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Bateman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Burt Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
2 - 5 - 1 |
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Burt Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrd is looking to clinch.
Byrd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Byrd is trying to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Byrd.
Byrd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reynolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Byrd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Byrd.
Reynolds looks gassed!
Byrd landing knees to the head.
It looks like Darius Reynolds has been cut.
Reynolds takes a knee right on the jaw!
Byrd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Byrd connects with a knee to the head.
Byrd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Byrd lands an elbow inside that Reynolds shrugs off.
Byrd lands a damaging elbow.
Reynolds takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Byrd stops a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
The referee is keeping an eye on Byrd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Byrd looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Reynolds takes a knee to the side of the body.
Byrd crunches a lovely knee into Reynolds's ribcage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Byrd.
Byrd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Byrd counters with a low kick, right behind Reynolds 's knee.
Byrd closes the distance and clinches.
Byrd working Reynolds over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Byrd gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Burt Byrd.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burt Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Reynolds.
Byrd stuffs the takedown attempt from Reynolds. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Byrd lands but Reynolds takes it in his stride.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Byrd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Byrd moves into the clinch.
Byrd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reynolds wants to take the fight to the mat but Byrd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Byrd slows down the pace here.
Byrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Byrd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reynolds as he avoids it easily.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Byrd sprawls well. Byrd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byrd defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Byrd, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes Byrd against the cage but Byrd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Byrd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Reynolds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reynolds looks for a takedown but Byrd sprawls well.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byrd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Byrd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reynolds as Byrd tries to tie him up.
Byrd lands a good knee to the midsection. Reynolds won't want to take too many of those.
Byrd lands a damaging elbow.
Byrd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byrd.
Reynolds takes an elbow to the temple.
Byrd leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Byrd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burt Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Reynolds.
Byrd trying to control the position but instead, Reynolds has worked for underhooks and has pushed Byrd into the cage.
Reynolds has hold of one of Byrd's legs. Byrd is fighting the takedown attempt but Reynolds gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds prevents Byrd from getting back to his feet.
Reynolds pushing down on Byrd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Byrd is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reynolds's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Byrd tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Reynolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byrd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reynolds.
Byrd is defending against the submission attempts here by Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byrd tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Reynolds manages to move to mount!
Byrd is squirming around, avoiding Reynolds's attempts to control the action.
Byrd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds trying to control but Byrd is having none of it.
Byrd really wants to buck Reynolds off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darius Reynolds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darius Reynolds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reynolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byrd pinned against the cage. Byrd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reynolds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Reynolds with that takedown attempt.
Burt Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Reynolds.
Reynolds has a takedown stuffed.
Byrd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byrd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reynolds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reynolds as Byrd tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reynolds's defenses.
Byrd looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Byrd.
Reynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byrd stops a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Byrd stops a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Byrd comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Darius Reynolds's cut even more.
Reynolds takes an elbow to the temple.
Byrd looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Byrd prevents the takedown attempt.
Byrd lands an elbow inside that Reynolds shrugs off.
Byrd lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Byrd lands a damaging elbow.
Byrd leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds has Byrd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Byrd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Byrd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reynolds's defenses.
The cut above Darius Reynolds's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Byrd lands an elbow inside that Reynolds shrugs off.
Byrd working Reynolds over with knees to the body.
Byrd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Byrd closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reynolds gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Byrd wants to get back to full guard.
Byrd is looking to control Reynolds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Byrd avoid being mounted?
Byrd tries to kick Reynolds off but Reynolds keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reynolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Byrd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a takedown. Byrd tries to sprawl out of it but Reynolds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Byrd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burt Byrd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Byrd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Byrd stuffs the takedown attempt from Reynolds. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byrd scores with a hook.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Byrd sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burt Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byrd 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burt Byrd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Ponce Enrile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enrile comes to the cage accompanied by Alab ng Puso by Rivermaya. Jim Dagger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Ponce Enrile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Dagger!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagger clinches up against the cage.
Dagger is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Enrile can't fight it off and eventually Dagger manages to take the fight to the floor. Enrile looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Enrile works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dagger throwing strikes but missing.
Enrile working a defensive guard here.
Dagger chips away with some ground and pound.
Dagger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dagger postures up and lands a big shot to Enrile's brow.
Enrile wants to get back to his feet but Dagger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Enrile looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dagger wants to pass the guard but Enrile is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dagger is in close to Enrile's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dagger prevents Enrile from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enrile 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.
Dagger controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enrile wants to stand but Dagger is controlling the position.
Dagger wants to control from the top but Enrile keeps moving.
Enrile looking for a sweep. Not yet Enrile, not yet.
Enrile trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Enrile throws a series of punches but Dagger avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Enrile.
Enrile misses with a double jab
and Dagger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Enrile's guard.
Dagger wants to control from the top but Enrile keeps moving.
Dagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Enrile works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Dagger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dagger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Enrile is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Enrile knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dagger on the ground.
Dagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dagger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger won't allow Enrile to sweep him here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Dagger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dagger has Enrile up against the cage in a clinch.
Enrile tries to break free but Dagger pushes him back against the cage.
Dagger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enrile is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dagger tightens his grip and picks Enrile up, before dumping him to the ground. Enrile manages to land in guard.
Dagger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dagger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dagger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dagger won't allow Enrile to get back to his feet.
Dagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Enrile wants to get back to his feet but Dagger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dagger wants to control from the top but Enrile keeps moving.
Dagger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dagger pushing down on Enrile's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dagger is taking a breather. Enrile says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dagger drops an elbow to the side of Enrile's head.
Dagger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Enrile wants to get back to full guard.
Dagger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Enrile tries to roll over but Dagger keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Dagger seems content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dagger trying to pass the guard but Enrile defending well.
Dagger slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dagger dominated that round.
That's time! Enrile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Enrile misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dagger.
Juan Ponce Enrile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enrile throws a right and a left that Dagger avoids nicely.
Dagger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Enrile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dagger moves into the clinch successfully.
Dagger has Enrile pressed against the cage, preventing Enrile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dagger has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Enrile is trying to keep an underhook but Dagger manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Enrile tries to roll over but Dagger keeps him under control.
Dagger thows a huge punch but Enrile dodges it nicely.
Dagger working over Enrile with some ground and pound. Enrile looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Enrile is trying to stand.
Dagger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Enrile with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enrile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enrile taking some punishment here, with Dagger in his half guard.
Enrile tries to get to full guard but Dagger has control of the leg.
Dagger throwing shots but Enrile is blocking nicely.
Dagger trying to control the pace.
Dagger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Enrile has hold of Dagger's hands but Dagger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dagger wants to control but Enrile is keeping him busy.
Dagger lands with a punch from half guard.
Dagger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Enrile with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Dagger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Enrile is refusing to be controlled, as Dagger sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Enrile defending well though.
Enrile is not content to let Dagger control the position.
Dagger slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Enrile has hold of Dagger's hands but Dagger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Enrile is trying to stand up here but Dagger is controlling him well.
Enrile trying to hold on to Dagger's head to control him but Dagger postures up.
Dagger is taking a breather. Enrile says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Enrile wants to improve his position but Dagger is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Enrile misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger moves into range and clinches up with Enrile.
Dagger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dagger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dagger digs a right hand underneath Enrile's ribcage. Enrile let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Dagger controlling the action here for a moment.
Dagger keeps control of Enrile as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Enrile is trying to break the clinch but Dagger has him pressed against the cage.
Dagger missing with knees to the body.
Dagger leaning against his opponent.
Dagger has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Enrile is trying to keep an underhook but Dagger manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jim Dagger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dagger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dagger is trying to work for a kimura but Enrile is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagger trying to mount his opponent but Enrile defends it.
Dagger winds up and cracks Enrile with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Enrile is staying active underneath Dagger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dagger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Enrile with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Enrile avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dagger.
Dagger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Enrile with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dagger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dagger trying to pass the guard but Enrile defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dagger thows a huge punch but Enrile dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Enrile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dagger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dagger distracts Enrile with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dagger prevents Enrile from getting back to his feet.
Dagger controlling from the top position.
Dagger wants to pass the guard but Enrile is keeping the position.
Dagger is pushing down on Enrile's leg trying to pass to half guard. Enrile is fighting to maintain full guard but Dagger has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dagger lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enrile is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dagger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Enrile is rocked!
Dagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dagger content to control rather than advance.
Enrile is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dagger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Enrile is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger thows a huge punch but Enrile dodges it nicely.
Enrile seems to have got his legs back now.
Enrile has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dagger is working away from the top position though.
Dagger is nestled in close to Enrile, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Enrile is trying to stand.
Dagger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Enrile works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dagger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Enrile being controlled here, momentarily.
Dagger chips away with some ground and pound.
Dagger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dagger throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger trying to control but Enrile is working from the bottom.
Dagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dagger is in close to Enrile's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Enrile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dagger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dagger slips nicely into half guard.
Enrile is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dagger is keen to just control but Enrile is a slippery customer.
Dagger not doing much here.
Jim Dagger has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dagger takes the fight into the clinch.
Dagger is pushing Enrile up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Enrile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Enrile's face as Dagger controls the position.
Enrile wants to control but Dagger postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dagger working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Dagger crashes against the mat.
Jim Dagger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dagger working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dagger controls the position from side control.
Dagger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Dagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dagger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Dagger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Ledger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ledger has chosen Machine Head by Bush as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
184 lbs
9 - 11 - 1 |
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27
200 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heath Ledger!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitschke dives in and grabs Ledger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ledger pushes down on Nitschke's head and hops out.
Damian Nitschke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ledger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nitschke as he jumps to the side.
Ledger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nitschke sprawls well. Nitschke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ledger gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ledger.
Damian Nitschke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Ledger.
No joy there for Ledger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nitschke is looking to land body kicks.
Nitschke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ledger is out of range and Nitschke settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Ledger.
Nitschke scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ledger to the ground. Nitschke is now in Ledger's guard.
Ledger is looking to sweep but instead, Nitschke has passed into half guard.
Ledger is controlling Nitschke's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ledger tries to get to full guard but Nitschke has control of the leg.
Nitschke is taking a breather. Ledger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ledger looking for submissions off his back.
Nitschke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ledger wants to control but Nitschke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nitschke seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledger trying to control but Nitschke postures up.
Ledger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nitschke is working for a kimura but Ledger is defending it quite comfortably.
Ledger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ledger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nitschke wants to control from the top but Ledger keeps moving.
Ledger wants to stand up but Nitschke is controlling him.
Ledger keeping full guard, as Nitschke tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledger is trying to control the position but Nitschke postures up.
Ledger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ledger, not yet.
Ledger is trying to keep Nitschke in close.
Nitschke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nitschke defends it easily.
Nitschke looking to pass the guard.
Ledger is trying to control the position but Nitschke postures up.
Ledger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nitschke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ledger looking to control but Nitschke passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nitschke is keen to just control but Ledger is a slippery customer.
Ledger is looking to improve his position.
Ledger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nitschke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nitschke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ledger is trying to get back to full guard.
Ledger is staying active underneath Nitschke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Damian Nitschke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nitschke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ledger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nitschke. Ledger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nitschke tried to score with a low kick but Ledger checks it.
Nitschke throws a lazy uppercut
and Nitschke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nitschke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ledger.
Ledger fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Ledger.
Nitschke ducks under a wild hook from Ledger.
Ledger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Damian Nitschke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Ledger.
Ledger shoots for a double leg takedown but Nitschke sprawls well. He's pushed Ledger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch lands to the side of Ledger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nitschke looks to score with a jab to the body but Ledger is just out of range.
Ledger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nitschke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ledger misses with a takedown
letting Nitschke counter with a right hand.
Nitschke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nitschke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ledger moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke throws an overhand right that lands on Ledger's shoulder, as Ledger tries to avoid the shot.
Ledger avoids the body shot from Nitschke.
Nitschke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ledger wants to control but Nitschke postures up.
Ledger tries to improve position but can't.
Ledger sneaks back into half guard.
Damian Nitschke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nitschke in particular looking to stall.
Ledger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ledger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nitschke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nitschke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledger pulls Nitschke in close to prevent any damage.
Ledger is trying to control the position but Nitschke postures up.
Nitschke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ledger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nitschke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nitschke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ledger working for a triangle but Nitschke defends it easily.
Ledger is looking for a triangle here but Nitschke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ledger is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke wants to control but Ledger is keeping him busy.
Nitschke working the ground and pound but Ledger is defending the strikes.
Ledger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nitschke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nitschke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ledger working to try and regain half guard.
Nitschke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ledger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nitschke wants to control the pace but Ledger is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Nitschke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ledger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nitschke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ledger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nitschke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ledger.
Nitschke rushes Ledger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ledger throws an elbow but it misses.
Nitschke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ledger avoids it.
Nitschke can't find room to land a body shot as Ledger controls the action.
Ledger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ledger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nitschke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Damian Nitschke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Ledger.
Nitschke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledger is looking to improve his position.
Ledger is refusing to be controlled, as Nitschke sits in half guard.
Nitschke wants to free his trapped foot but Ledger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ledger is looking to get back to full guard here but Nitschke has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nitschke working the ground and pound but Ledger is defending the strikes.
Damian Nitschke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledger looks to move to half guard but instead Nitschke has passed into mount! Damn!
Nitschke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ledger is looking to escape.
Ledger working to try and regain half guard.
Nitschke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ledger tries to improve his position but instead Nitschke has taken his back!
Nitschke tries to keep control of the position but Ledger is staying busy.
Ledger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ledger tries to break free.
Ledger is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nitschke.
Nitschke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ledger prevents Nitschke from getting a body triangle.
Good control from Nitschke.
We're going to have a standup here because Damian Nitschke wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ledger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nitschke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke catches Ledger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ledger shoots in for a takedown but Nitschke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heath Ledger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ledger misses with a wild body shot.
Ledger blocks a jab.
Damian Nitschke is winning the standup battle so far.
Nitschke shoots in and bounces Ledger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ledger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nitschke controls the pace.
Heath Ledger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ledger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nitschke has passed into half guard!
Nitschke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Nitschke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nitschke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Nitschke!
Damian Nitschke very nearly forgot to thank XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spar Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pranang Krampuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrestling comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Step Up . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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169 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Wrestling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pranang Krampuk!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wrestling was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krampuk wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wrestling punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wrestling landing punches.
Wrestling is working for a guillotine from mount but Krampuk frees his head quite easily.
Wrestling is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Krampuk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrestling quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Wrestling but it's paid off an Krampuk is forced to tap! Nice work by Wrestling.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spar Wrestling!
Spar Wrestling 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 Player Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Player Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Leroy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leroy tries for a takedown but Three circles away easily
and Three counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Leroy!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Three sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Three landing shots from mount.
Leroy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Three. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Three lands with some strikes.
Three postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Leroy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Three and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Player Three!
Player Three decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Daniels, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Daniels against the cage but Daniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniels cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Daniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands with a shot to the body.
Daniels misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva throws a strike but Daniels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Daniels looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva has an active guard here but Daniels has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daniels pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Daniels postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Daniels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daniels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left lands for Daniels.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Daniels quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva throwing shots but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Daniels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Daniels reaches up and holds on to Silva to control the position.
Silva quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Silva but it's paid off an Daniels is forced to tap! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Silva!
After winning the bout, Carlos Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Skelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Diadante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skelton comes to the cage accompanied by Example - Midnight Run. This should be fireworks!
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154 lbs
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166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Skelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Diadante!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diadante tries to sprawl but Skelton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skelton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skelton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diadante to regain full guard.
Skelton throwing strikes from guard but Diadante blocks nicely.
Skelton postures up.
Diadante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skelton is one step ahead there.
Skelton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Diadante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skelton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skelton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skelton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diadante is controlling Skelton's posture.
Skelton sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diadante misses with a wild body shot.
Diadante throws a sloppy head kick and Skelton moves out of range easily.
Skelton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diadante on his heels. He'll look to pass Diadante's guard now, I'm sure.
Diadante controls Skelton momentarily but Skelton frees himself.
Skelton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skelton postures up in Diadante's guard and throws a big left but Diadante blocks it.
Diadante is trying to keep Skelton in close.
Diadante keeping moving, preventing Skelton from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diadante tries to clinch up.
Diadante throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelton takes a swing at Diadante's ribcage but misses.
Skelton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diadante keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skelton's efforts to push away.
Diadante throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skelton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diadante misses with a body kick.
Diadante is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skelton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diadante looks to score with a jab to the body but Skelton is just out of range.
Diadante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skelton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diadante is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skelton cracks Diadante with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Skelton working the ground and pound from side control.
Skelton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Diadante on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diadante has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skelton slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diadante wants to control but Skelton postures up.
Skelton working the ground and pound from side control.
Diadante takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diadante struggling a bit here.
Skelton controls the position.
Diadante takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diadante is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Skelton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diadante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skelton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skelton working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelton drops an elbow to the side of Diadante's head.
Skelton wants to take a breather but Diadante is having none of it.
Skelton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Skelton controlling the action here.
Skelton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diadante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skelton.
Diadante keeping hold of Skelton's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skelton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skelton slips a nice elbow through Diadante's hands, connecting with Diadante's forehead.
Diadante wants to improve his position but Skelton is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Skelton dominated 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.
Skelton misses with a series of wild punches.
Skelton shoots in and bounces Diadante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skelton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skelton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diadante pulls Skelton in to control the position.
Diadante is trying to control the position but Skelton postures up.
Skelton throws a strike but Diadante rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skelton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diadante is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Manny Skelton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Skelton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diadante sprawls well initially but Skelton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Skelton is keen to just control but Diadante is a slippery customer.
Skelton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skelton trying to mount his opponent but Diadante defends it.
Diadante moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Skelton trying to control but Diadante is working from the bottom.
Skelton works over Diadante with some ground and pound from guard.
Diadante keeping moving, preventing Skelton from controlling successfully.
Skelton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diadante is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manny Skelton.
Skelton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diadante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skelton.
Skelton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Skelton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skelton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diadante has his hands on Skelton's head, controlling the position.
Manny Skelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diadante being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diadante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manny Skelton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Diadante lands a nice looking body kick.
Diadante thuds his shin into the meat of Skelton's side.
Skelton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skelton distracts Diadante with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diadante manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skelton tries to lock up and control but Diadante gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skelton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skelton tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Skelton is trying to stand up here but Diadante is controlling him well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Skelton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diadante scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diadante lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skelton gets the takedown into side control.
Skelton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Skelton cracks Diadante with a big elbow.
Skelton landing strikes.
Skelton scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skelton cracks Diadante with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Skelton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diadante can do to turn this around?
Diadante gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diadante tries to get to full guard but Skelton has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skelton is nestled in close to Diadante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diadante gets full guard.
Diadante is trying to control the position but Skelton postures up.
Diadante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diadante working a defensive guard here.
Skelton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skelton gets to his feet - Diadante follows without any prompting.
Skelton dives in and scores a takedown into Diadante's guard.
Skelton is working Diadante over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diadante keeping moving, preventing Skelton from controlling successfully.
Skelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Diadante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skelton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diadante is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manny Skelton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelton stops Diadante from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Manny Skelton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Skelton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Skelton winds up and cracks Diadante with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Skelton content to control rather than advance.
Skelton is nestled in close to Diadante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Skelton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skelton working the head and body with strikes.
Skelton lands strikes from half guard.
Skelton is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diadante has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skelton is working away from the top position though.
Skelton is controlling the pace.
Diadante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manny Skelton.
Diadante takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diadante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skelton connects with a single shot there.
Diadante rushes Skelton and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelton breaks the clinch.
Skelton misses with a takedown attempt - Diadante sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skelton scores with a takedown into Diadante's guard.
Diadante trying to control the position.
Skelton preventing the sweep.
Juan Diadante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skelton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skelton throws a big right hand that misses.
Skelton tries to free his leg and advance position but Diadante is retaining full guard.
Skelton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diadante has momentary wrist control but Skelton slips an elbow through the middle.
Skelton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skelton landing some decent shots from guard.
Skelton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diadante's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Skelton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skelton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Skelton!
A very excited looking Manny Skelton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mega is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black and Yellow. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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30
154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fenton Meeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Mega!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Meeks as he connects with a hook.
Meeks misses with a body shot.
Mega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Meeks wants to clinch up but Mega keeps it at a distance.
Meeks thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Meeks.
Mega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mega misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Meeks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Mega circles away.
The fighters circling - Meeks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Meeks.
Mega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meeks's waist but Meeks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mega off to one side.
Mega connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Meeks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meeks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mega.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meeks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meeks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meeks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mega.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega misses with a straight right.
Mega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meeks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mega circles away quickly and effectively.
Meeks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meeks circles away.
Fenton Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mega.
Meeks throws the left hand but Mega avoids the punch easily.
Meeks moves out of range as Mega strikes.
Meeks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fenton Meeks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mega swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega lands a slapping body shot.
Meeks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks lands with a cross.
Meeks throws a right hand that Mega ducks under and follows up with a left that Mega also avoids with ease.
Mega looks to land a combination. Meeks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mega misses with a body shot.
Meeks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meeks wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Meeks scores with a hook to the body. Mega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meeks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Meeks misses.
Mega avoids the head kick by Meeks.
Meeks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meeks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meeks tries to clinch but Mega moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Meeks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Meeks throws out a loose jab but Mega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meeks momentarily.
Mega scores with a three punch combo!
Mega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meeks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mega somewhat.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meeks throws a nice looking combination but Mega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meeks throws a jab but it's blocked by Mega.
Meeks tries to bum rush Mega with a series of wild strikes but Mega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Meeks back to the cage. Mega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Meeks lands a jab-cross combination.
Mega tries to move into range but Meeks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meeks throws a hook but Mega avoids it easily.
Meeks misses with a combination
and Mega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mega looks to throw the jab but Meeks is out of range.
Meeks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meeks missing with a left hand there. Mega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega lands a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Meeks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks throws a right and a left that Mega avoids nicely.
Mega ducks under a wild hook from Meeks.
Fenton Meeks is winning the standup battle so far.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Mega pushes him off.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Mega circles away and keeps his distance.
Mega misses with a double jab.
Mega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Max Mega has been cut.
Mega looks to land a combination. Meeks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meeks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenton Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meeks.
Meeks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mega counters with a stiff right hand.
Mega shoots in for a double leg but Meeks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mega.
Fenton Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mega.
Mega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meeks doesn't seem bothered though.
Meeks throws a nice looking combination but Mega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meeks.
Mega slips under a jab.
Mega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meeks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mega is trying desperately to land a takedown but Meeks is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mega.
Meeks swinging wildly here.
Mega shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meeks sprawls well. Meeks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mega gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mega misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meeks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Meeks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Mega's cut.
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!
Meeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meeks.
Meeks swinging wildly here.
Mega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meeks's head.
Mega throws a series of punches but Meeks moves out of range.
Mega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meeks swivels and escapes.
Meeks walks into a straight right hand from Mega.
Mega ducks under a wild hook from Meeks.
Mega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mega works Meeks's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega moves out of range as Meeks strikes.
Mega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meeks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meeks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mega.
Mega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meeks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mega somewhat.
Mega swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
A jab from Meeks misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega throws a lazy right hand but Meeks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Mega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meeks doesn't seem phased though.
Meeks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mega lands with an uppercut that bounces Meeks off the cage and back into range.
Meeks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mega moves away.
Mega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks lands a glancing blow to the side of Mega's head.
Meeks throws a hook but Mega avoids it easily.
Mega slips a jab and a cross from Meeks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Meeks. Those never looked like landing.
Mega scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Mega does no damage.
Mega lands a nice looking body shot.
Mega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meeks.
Meeks throws a lazy right hand but Mega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meeks has closed the distance and engaged Mega in a clinch.
Meeks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meeks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meeks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Mega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks swings wildly with an uppercut but Mega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meeks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mega is keeping busy.
Max Mega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meeks misses with some punches.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mega's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meeks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fenton Meeks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mega catches Meeks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 Fenton Meeks.
Well Meeks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fenton Meeks!
Fenton Meeks took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Boshesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura has chosen can't be touched as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Boshesh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kimura!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boshesh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boshesh wants it to stay on the feet.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boshesh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boshesh is working Kimura over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boshesh looks up at the clock and then as Kimura takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boshesh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kimura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boshesh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boshesh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kimura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Boshesh defends the submission attempt.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Boshesh defends the submission attempt.
Boshesh is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boshesh avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshesh is trying to stand up here but Kimura is controlling him well.
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boshesh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back!
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boshesh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boshesh lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshesh breaks from Kimura's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boshesh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boshesh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boshesh lands a big shot there that rocks Kimura but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshesh prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Boshesh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boshesh breaks from Kimura's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boshesh with shots to the head and body - Kimura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boshesh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boshesh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kimura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura looks gassed!
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Boshesh sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boshesh lands a nice short elbow.
Boshesh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boshesh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boshesh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Boshesh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshesh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boshesh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura has hold of Boshesh's hands but Boshesh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boshesh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boshesh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Boshesh has control of the leg.
Boshesh wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Boshesh slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Boshesh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kimura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boshesh scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Boshesh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boshesh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kimura has hold of Boshesh's hands but Boshesh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boshesh passes to full mount!
Kimura taking shots to the head.
Boshesh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kimura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kimura taking some punishment here, with Boshesh in his half guard.
Boshesh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boshesh lands with a punch from half guard.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boshesh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boshesh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boshesh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boshesh slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Boshesh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Boshesh. No joy for Kimura on that attempt.
Kimura shoots in and drives through. Boshesh sprawls well.
Kimura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boshesh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boshesh connects with a couple of short punches.
Boshesh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boshesh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boshesh defends well.
Boshesh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boshesh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boshesh scoring with some ground and pound.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Boshesh pushes his legs off easily.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Boshesh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boshesh trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura has his foot on Boshesh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boshesh works his way back into a safe position though.
Boshesh advances to half guard.
Boshesh is nestled in close to Kimura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boshesh winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boshesh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Boshesh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boshesh slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boshesh here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boshesh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boshesh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Boshesh.
Boshesh working over Kimura with some ground and pound. Kimura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boshesh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kimura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boshesh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boshesh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kimura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boshesh is nestled in close to Kimura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kimura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boshesh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boshesh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshesh is nestled in close to Kimura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boshesh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boshesh lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Boshesh.
Boshesh winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boshesh trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boshesh connects with a nice short shot to Kimura's temple.
Kimura has hold of Boshesh's hands but Boshesh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kim Boshesh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Boshesh is controlling well.
Boshesh working Kimura over with strikes.
Boshesh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boshesh passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Boshesh has a good base and remains in mount.
Boshesh working Kimura over with strikes here.
Boshesh punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boshesh looking to finish Kimura with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kimura!
Kimura is rocked!
Boshesh postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Kimura is out cold - huge knockout for Boshesh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kim Boshesh!
Kim Boshesh decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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