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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dee Dee Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Matsuenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dee Dee Ramone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dee Dee Ramone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Matsuenco!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuenco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ramone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsuenco working a defensive guard but Ramone passes into half guard.
Ramone is looking to advance position but Matsuenco won't allow it.
Ramone wants to work for an arm triangle but Matsuenco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramone slips a nice elbow through Matsuenco's hands, connecting with Matsuenco's forehead.
Matsuenco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramone wants to control from the top but Matsuenco keeps moving.
Ramone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsuenco's guard.
Well, if Ramone 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone is pressing down on Matsuenco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsuenco is holding on for now.
Ramone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matsuenco has hold of Ramone's hands but Ramone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ramone wants to work for an arm triangle but Matsuenco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramone seems to be working for a kimura but Matsuenco defends the submission attempt.
Ramone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ramone wants to work for an arm triangle but Matsuenco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two 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.
Ramone stalling.
Ramone wants to advance to full mount but Matsuenco doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Matsuenco is trying to control the position but Ramone postures up.
Ramone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsuenco's head.
Ramone is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuenco has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone lands a couple of digs.
Ramone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramone trying to control but Matsuenco is working from the bottom.
Ramone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsuenco's head.
Matsuenco being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramone stands and throws Matsuenco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ramone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsuenco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramone trying to control the position but Matsuenco is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ramone has an Americana. Matsuenco didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ramone is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ramone hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dee Dee Ramone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Pippen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson has chosen "Sandstorm" - Darude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Pippen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pippen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pippen swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pippen circles away.
Pippen slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jordan Pippen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Stevenson.
Nice takedown defense from Pippen. No joy for Stevenson on that attempt.
Pippen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pippen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pippen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pippen's guard now.
Stevenson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stevenson working away.
Pippen is looking to regain half guard here but Stevenson keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pippen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pippen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
Pippen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Pippen keeps him under control.
Stevenson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pippen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stevenson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pippen.
That's two 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.
Stevenson actively working from the bottom here.
Pippen is working for a submission of some sort.
Pippen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevenson on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pippen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.
Pippen thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pippen throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it.
Pippen connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Pippen as Stevenson shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pippen, as that shot connected.
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Pippen.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but Pippen holds him up against the cage and eventually Stevenson drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Pippen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A frustrated look appears on Pippen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pippen throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pippen uses from the top position.
Pippen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Pippen wanted to stand there but Stevenson had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pippen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pippen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Pippen from controlling successfully.
Pippen wants to get up but he can't break Stevenson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pippen looking to pass the guard.
Stevenson looking for a guillotine here but Pippen defends easily.
Stevenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pippen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Stevenson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Pippen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevenson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pippen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
A nice combination there by Pippen.
Some wild striking there from Pippen.
Pippen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pippen duly obliges.
Pippen lands a jab to Stevenson's midsection.
Horrible takedown by Stevenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Pippen which made him look bad.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Pippen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jordan Pippen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Stevenson.
Pippen misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson shoots in but Pippen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Pippen lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pippen circles away.
A punch combination from Pippen misses.
Pippen works over Stevenson's head and body with a nice combination.
Pippen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jordan Pippen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Pippen.
Pippen lands a slapping body shot.
Pippen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Pippen looks to land a combination. Stevenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson blocks the strikes from Pippen.
Pippen wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pippen is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pippen trying to control here.
Pippen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pippen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pippen.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
Pippen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Pippen - just one landing.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pippen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pippen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pippen stalks Stevenson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stevenson's face. Stevenson staggers backwards, shaken.
Pippen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson fails to pull guard.
Pippen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pippen is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson fails to pull guard.
Stevenson jumps guard but Pippen stands there with Stevenson around his waist. Stevenson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pippen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pippen looking to stall.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but Pippen holds him up against the cage and eventually Stevenson drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pippen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pippen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Pippen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pippen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pippen working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Pippen dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pippen looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Pippen misses with a hook.
Pippen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pippen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stevenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordan Pippen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson takes one on the button.
A combination from Pippen does no damage.
Pippen is looking to wear down Stevenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pippen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pippen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevenson backs up against the cage.
Pippen scores with a nice strike.
Pippen thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevenson blocks a body shot from Pippen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson jumps guard.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pippen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pippen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pippen trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pippen passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pippen is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevenson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pippen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevenson defending well though.
Pippen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pippen looking to ground and pound but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Stevenson tries to reverse the position but Pippen maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pippen looking to control but Stevenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pippen content just to control the position here.
Pippen wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
Stevenson is squirming around, avoiding Pippen's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pippen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stevenson is desperately trying to improve his position but Pippen has a good base and remains in mount.
Pippen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pippen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevenson is looking to escape.
Pippen unloads with some shots from mount but Stevenson bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Pippen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pippen 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Pippen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DJ Wen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khara Al Matayze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wen comes to the cage accompanied by Lick it up. Khara Al Matayze told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DJ Wen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khara Al Matayze!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wen gets caught flat footed, as Al Matayze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Al Matayze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Matayze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Matayze trying to control the position from guard on top but Wen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Matayze lands a couple of digs.
Al Matayze has gone for a leg lock! Wen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Matayze's guard.
Wen wants to control from the top but Al Matayze keeps moving.
Wen is really struggling to control Al Matayze but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Al Matayze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Matayze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Matayze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Matayze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Matayze looks gassed!
Al Matayze looking to control.
Wen trying to control but Al Matayze is working from the bottom.
Wen preventing the sweep.
Al Matayze working for a triangle but Wen defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wen stands up over Al Matayze, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Al Matayze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Matayze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wen has managed to get both his arms back between Al Matayze's legs - danger averted.
Al Matayze looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wen has picked Al Matayze up and slammed him! Al Matayze can't keep hold of the triangle and Wen manages to pass to side control!
Al Matayze tries to bench press Wen off him but Wen keeps the position.
Al Matayze is trying to control Wen's posture but Wen avoids it.
Al Matayze is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wen wants to control the pace but Al Matayze is squirming around nicely.
Al Matayze is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Al Matayze can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Al Matayze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wen trying to control but Al Matayze is having none of it.
Al Matayze bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Al Matayze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Matayze drops back looking for a leg! Wen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wen manages to kick Al Matayze off! Al Matayze jumps back into Wen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Matayze wants to control from the top but Wen keeps moving.
Al Matayze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wen wants to sweep here but Al Matayze controlling him for the moment.
Al Matayze drops back looking for a leg! Wen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wen manages to kick Al Matayze off! Al Matayze jumps back into Wen's guard.
Wen keeping moving, preventing Al Matayze from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khara Al Matayze dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Matayze checks a leg kick.
Al Matayze misses with a takedown attempt - Wen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wen fails with the takedown
and Al Matayze counters with a shoot takedown. Wen fights it but they end up in guard.
Wen is looking to stand up but Al Matayze isn't so interested in that idea.
Al Matayze drops back looking for a leg! Wen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wen manages to kick Al Matayze off! Al Matayze jumps back into Wen's guard.
Al Matayze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Al Matayze passes Wen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Matayze seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Matayze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wen sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Matayze is looking for a kimura but Wen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Matayze to get the leverage.
Al Matayze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Matayze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Matayze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Matayze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wen is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Matayze is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Matayze is working for a kimura but Wen is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Matayze is looking to take a break and control but Wen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Matayze is thwarting Wen's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Matayze.
Wen leaves Al Matayze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DJ Wen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khara Al Matayze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Matayze fails with the takedown.
Wen fails with the takedown
and Al Matayze counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Al Matayze drops back looking for a leg! Wen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wen manages to kick Al Matayze off! Al Matayze jumps back into Wen's guard.
Al Matayze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wen is keeping the position for now.
Al Matayze trying to control but Wen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Matayze drops back looking for a leg! Wen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wen manages to kick Al Matayze off! Al Matayze jumps back into Wen's guard.
Al Matayze stands and throws Wen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Al Matayze is trying to get an arm triangle but Wen is defending well.
Wen wants to get back to his feet.
Al Matayze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Matayze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Matayze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khara Al Matayze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wen misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Matayze counters with a shoot takedown. Wen fights it but they end up in guard.
Al Matayze tries to free his leg and advance position but Wen is retaining full guard.
Al Matayze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Matayze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khara Al Matayze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Matayze thows a big elbow that misses.
Al Matayze connects with a couple of short punches.
Wen keeping moving, preventing Al Matayze from controlling successfully.
Al Matayze might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wen looking for a sweep. Not yet Wen, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Al Matayze moves into the clinch.
Al Matayze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wen tries to pull guard but Al Matayze holds him up against the cage and eventually Wen drops back down to his feet.
Al Matayze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Wen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Matayze has hold of one of Wen's legs. Wen is fighting the takedown attempt but Al Matayze gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Al Matayze tries to free his leg and advance position but Wen is retaining full guard.
Al Matayze stopping the sweep attempt from Wen.
Al Matayze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Matayze trying to control but Wen is working from the bottom.
Al Matayze postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Al Matayze, into his guard.
Wen trying to control but Al Matayze is working from the bottom.
Khara Al Matayze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Matayze uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Al Matayze shoots in and drives through. Wen sprawls well.
Al Matayze takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al Matayze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Al Matayze working a defensive guard but Wen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Al Matayze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Matayze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wen defends it well.
Wen tries to get to full guard but Al Matayze has control of the leg.
Al Matayze is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Matayze is thwarting Wen's attempts to control the position.
Wen is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Matayze.
Wen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Matayze trying to control but Wen is working from the bottom.
Al Matayze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wen is keeping the position for now.
Al Matayze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Matayze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Matayze stands and throws Wen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Al Matayze looking to control but instead Wen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Al Matayze trying to mount his opponent but Wen defends it.
DJ Wen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Khara Al Matayze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Matayze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khara Al Matayze!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambrosio Gastelu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambrosio Gastelu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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220 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ambrosio Gastelu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gastelu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benedito Arsenio as he avoids it easily.
Benedito Arsenio with a poor takedown
and Gastelu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benedito Arsenio swats away the attempt to clinch by Gastelu.
Gastelu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Benedito Arsenio is defending against the submission attempts here by Gastelu.
Benedito Arsenio is not content to let Gastelu control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gastelu is looking for submissions but instead, Benedito Arsenio has regained full guard.
Gastelu trying to control but Benedito Arsenio is working from the bottom.
Benedito Arsenio is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gastelu looking to pass the guard.
Benedito Arsenio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gastelu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benedito Arsenio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gastelu, into his guard.
Benedito Arsenio slips nicely into half guard.
Gastelu tries to get to full guard but Benedito Arsenio has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gastelu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benedito Arsenio pulls his head out easily.
Benedito Arsenio seems to be looking for submissions.
Benedito Arsenio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gastelu!
Gastelu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benedito Arsenio working for a submission but Gastelu is keeping him at bay.
Gastelu tries to hold on but Benedito Arsenio pushes him away.
Benedito Arsenio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gastelu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedito Arsenio is breathing heavily.
Gastelu is trying to improve his position.
Gastelu is trying to control Benedito Arsenio's posture but Benedito Arsenio avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedito Arsenio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gastelu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gastelu is looking to regain half guard here but Benedito Arsenio keeps moving and retains side control.
Benedito Arsenio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Gastelu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gastelu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benedito Arsenio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gastelu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gastelu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benedito Arsenio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gastelu moves in looking to clinch but Benedito Arsenio pushes him off.
Gastelu is looking to clinch but Benedito Arsenio is avoiding it.
Gastelu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gastelu is stalling here. Benedito Arsenio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gastelu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Benedito Arsenio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Benedito Arsenio is looking to take a break and control but Gastelu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benedito Arsenio tries for a kimura but Gastelu is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gastelu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benedito Arsenio controlling the position.
Benedito Arsenio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gastelu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gastelu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benedito Arsenio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gastelu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gastelu looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gastelu is looking for a sweep. Benedito Arsenio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benedito Arsenio in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gastelu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Benedito Arsenio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Artigas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Patuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artigas comes into the arena with Candombe blaring out of the sound system. Julio Artigas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Artigas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Toni Patuki!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Artigas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Patuki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Artigas has hold of Patuki's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Patuki seems comfortable defending it but Artigas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Patuki is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Patuki is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Artigas couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Artigas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Samsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
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271 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregor Samsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stones Mahones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samsa dives in and grabs Mahones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mahones pushes down on Samsa's head and hops out.
Samsa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Samsa.
Samsa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Samsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samsa wants to clinch up but Mahones keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Samsa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahones is fending him off so far but Samsa persists. Nope, Mahones circles away and we're back to standing.
Samsa tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mahones throws a shot from downtown. Samsa moves away and avoids it.
Samsa looks to land a combination but Mahones avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahones throws a solid leg kick but Samsa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahones.
Samsa wants to clinch up but Mahones keeps it at a distance.
Samsa wants to clinch up but Mahones keeps it at a distance.
Mahones cracks Samsa with a hook to the temple - Samsa is on wobbly legs here! Mahones swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Samsa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mahones wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stones Mahones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sando Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sando Han is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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183 lbs
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178 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sando Han!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.
Han tries a knee to the head but Zaire blocks it.
Han with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zaire wants to break free but Han has control.
Han tries a knee to the head but Zaire blocks it.
Han with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Han tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Han misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaire.
Han keeps control of Zaire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Han using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaire avoiding damage as Han throws knees to the body.
Han with a knee to the head.
Han with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zaire tries to circle away but Han has him pinned against the cage.
Han throws a knee to the head but misses.
Han is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaire is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Han defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand.
Han slips a straight right by Zaire.
Han is looking to clinch.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaire scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Sando Han has been cut.
Zaire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Han fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaire, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaire jumps guard.
Zaire pushes Han off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Zaire.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Han, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Zaire thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaire lands with a shot to the body.
Zaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire throws the left hand but Han avoids the punch easily.
Han moves into the clinch.
Han using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Han throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Han misses with a knee strike.
Han is pressed up against the cage. Zaire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Han down to the mat. Han avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Han counters with an inside leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Han slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Zaire there.
Han has managed to clinch.
Han looking to throw knees to the head but Zaire is blocking nicely.
Han is pressed up against the cage. Zaire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Han down to the mat. Han avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zaire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Han moves into the clinch.
Han throws a knee to the head but misses.
Han misses with a knee to the head.
Han looks gassed!
Han looking to throw knees to the head but Zaire is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Zaire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaire has Han pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Han manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Han misses with a knee strike.
Han throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Han is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Han keeps control of Zaire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaire is looking to break free of the clinch but Han has double underhooks.
Zaire decides to pull guard.
Zaire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zaire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zaire passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Han!
Zaire unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zaire scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zaire jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Han manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Han can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zaire decides to stand back up.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Han moves away and avoids it.
Han gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Han throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire pulls guard.
Han is looking to stand up but Zaire won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sando Han's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Han lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Han gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Han misses with a knee to the head.
Zaire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Han is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Han misses with a knee strike.
Han tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Han tries a knee to the head but Zaire blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Han.
Zaire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Han looking to throw knees to the head but Zaire is blocking nicely.
Han using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Han using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Han sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Han is breathing heavily.
Zaire misses with a combination
and Han counters by moving into the clinch.
Zaire is trying to break the clinch but Han is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire looking for a takedown.
Han misses with a knee to the head.
Han with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Han tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire tries to pull guard but Han won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Han misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaire.
Han with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Han bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaire jabs at Han's body.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Han.
Zaire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zaire lands a glancing blow to the side of Han's head.
Han is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zaire.
Zaire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire misses the jab.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Han moves away.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That has opened up Sando Han's cut even more.
The fight stays on the outside here - Han looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaire misses with a combination
and Han counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Han.
Han scores with a knee to the head.
Han tries a knee to the head but Zaire blocks it.
Han throws a knee to the head but misses.
Han throws a knee to the head but misses.
Han tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire jumps guard.
Han wants to get up but he can't break Zaire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Han stands up from Zaire's guard - Han perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire throws a sloppy body shot
and Han counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Han.
Han with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Han misses with a knee to the head.
Zaire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Han throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaire punishes Han's body with a nice straight punch.
Han takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Han slips under a jab.
Zaire goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Han tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Han misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Han does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Han manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Han.
Zaire throws a right and a left that Han avoids nicely.
Zaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Han dodges the punch combination from Zaire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sando Han's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Han takes the fight into the clinch.
Zaire tries to break the clinch but Han is controlling the position.
Han misses with a knee strike.
Han throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Han tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Han looking to throw knees to the head but Zaire is blocking nicely.
Han tries to land a knee to the head but Zaire blocks with his arms.
Zaire has had enough of the clinch but Han keeps him there for the moment.
Zaire breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Han takes one on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Han tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaire scores with a four punch combination!
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Han bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaire throws a right and a left that Han avoids nicely.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire tries to keep at a distance but Han has taken the fight into the clinch.
Han unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zaire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Han connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zaire's face.
Han landing knees to the head.
Han throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaire tries to score a body lock takedown but Han shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Han tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Han is just out of range.
Zaire throws a combination that misses
and Han counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Han throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Han counters with a series of strikes. Zaire will be more careful next time no doubt.
Han slips under a jab.
Han rushes Zaire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Han misses with a knee to the head.
Han tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Han gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaire looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Han with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Han using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Han tries to land a knee to the head but Zaire blocks with his arms.
Zaire breaks from the clinch.
Han lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Han avoids the body shot from Zaire.
The crowd cheers as Zaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Han doesn't seem phased though.
Zaire misses with a shot to the body
and Han counters with a thumping low kick.
Han checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Han counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Han checks the leg kick.
Zaire jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Han tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Han finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Han throws a nice outside leg kick.
Han tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Han slips under a jab from Zaire.
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Han bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Han moves into the clinch.
Han landing knees to the body.
Han tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaire can't get the takedown.
Han throws a knee to the head but misses.
Han connects with a knee to the head.
Han using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaire has hold of one of Han's legs. Han is fighting the takedown attempt but Zaire gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zaire passes Han's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaire is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sando Han has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Han is looking to escape.
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 Abdullah Zaire.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Adolfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adolfson's entrance music is homie hymne. A fine choice. Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Show out. Will Brown acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quinton Adolfson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Brown!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolfson shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Adolfson shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Quinton Adolfson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adolfson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Adolfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Adolfson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Brown as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Adolfson is left battered and dazed whilst Brown and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Smythinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cordes (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Francis Smythinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge Cordes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smythinton lands a nice looking body shot.
Smythinton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francis Smythinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smythinton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cordes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smythinton throws a hook to the side of Cordes's head but Cordes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smythinton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cordes dives in and grabs Smythinton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smythinton pushes down on Cordes's head and hops out.
Cordes drops his hands momentarily and Smythinton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smythinton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smythinton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smythinton looks to land a right hand but Cordes moved out of range.
Cordes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cordes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smythinton circles away.
Smythinton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smythinton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cordes moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smythinton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cordes manages to avoid it.
Smythinton throws a shot from downtown. Cordes moves away and avoids it.
Cordes shoots in for a takedown but Smythinton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Francis Smythinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cordes.
Cordes moves out of range as Smythinton strikes.
Smythinton scores with a hook to the body. Cordes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smythinton just misses with a punch to the body.
Cordes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smythinton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smythinton throws a shot from downtown. Cordes moves away and avoids it.
Smythinton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cordes moves away.
Smythinton tries to bum rush Cordes with a series of wild strikes but Cordes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cordes slips a jab and a cross from Smythinton.
Smythinton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smythinton misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smythinton. Cordes does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordes shoots in and drives through. Smythinton sprawls well.
Smythinton throws an overhand right that lands on Cordes's shoulder, as Cordes tries to avoid the shot.
Smythinton looks to land a left hand but Cordes moved out of range nicely.
Smythinton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smythinton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smythinton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smythinton throws a jab when Cordes was well out of range.
Cordes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Cordes has a takedown stuffed.
Cordes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smythinton circles away.
Smythinton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cordes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smythinton's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cordes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cordes throws and elbow that misses. Smythinton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cordes's guard. Nice move by Smythinton!
Smythinton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cordes is proving hard to escape from.
Cordes is looking for a triangle but Smythinton pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smythinton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smythinton preventing the sweep.
Cordes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cordes looks gassed!
Smythinton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cordes's guard.
Smythinton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cordes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smythinton is looking to stand up but Cordes won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smythinton gets to his feet - Cordes follows without any prompting.
Smythinton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cordes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smythinton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smythinton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smythinton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smythinton scores with a jab to the body.
Cordes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smythinton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cordes.
Smythinton throws a body punch but Cordes moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smythinton misses with a body kick.
Cordes moves out of range as Smythinton throws a body kick.
Smythinton wants to clinch up but Cordes keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Smythinton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smythinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Cordes is just out of range.
Smythinton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cordes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smythinton throws a head kick that misses.
Cordes rushes Smythinton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cordes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smythinton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cordes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smythinton misses with a body shot.
Smythinton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cordes will feel that in the morning.
Cordes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smythinton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smythinton lands a body shot.
Smythinton sizes up Cordes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Smythinton does it's job there.
Smythinton misses with a looping left.
Cordes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cordes is rocked!
Smythinton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cordes.
Cordes is still on wobbly legs! Can Smythinton finish him?
Cordes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smythinton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cordes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smythinton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cordes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smythinton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smythinton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smythinton lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Cordes is looking to close the distance but Smythinton sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Cordes crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Cordes is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Francis Smythinton!
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