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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gusmero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Gusmero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Gusmero as he connects with a hook.
Gusmero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gusmero works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusmero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gusmero lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusmero passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Gusmero softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Jones is out cold! Gusmero jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Gusmero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ball Sack Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sack Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 311 - Down. Whitecoat is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seven Nation Army. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ball Sack Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitecoat dodges the punch combination from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr connects with a body shot that sends Whitecoat's belly button to the back.
Axel Whitecoat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Whitecoat.
Sack Jr misses with a wild combination.
Sack Jr misses with a double jab.
Sack Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sack Jr connects with a right hand. Whitecoat shakes it off.
Sack Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat connects with a body shot that sends Sack Jr's belly button to the back.
Sack Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sack Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitecoat was well out of range. Poor timing from Sack Jr.
Whitecoat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitecoat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sack Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitecoat.
Sack Jr misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whitecoat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sack Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sack Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitecoat.
Sack Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sack Jr staying out of range there.
Whitecoat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sack Jr circles away.
Sack Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat is looking to clinch but Sack Jr is avoiding it.
Sack Jr lands with a hook. Whitecoat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sack Jr misses the body punch
and Whitecoat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sack Jr throws a right hand that Whitecoat ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitecoat also avoids with ease.
Whitecoat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sack Jr misses with a looping left.
Ball Sack Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitecoat is looking to clinch but Sack Jr is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sack Jr sprawls well. Sack Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whitecoat gets slowly back to his feet.
Ball Sack Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Whitecoat.
Whitecoat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sack Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sack Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sack Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Whitecoat.
Sack Jr misses with the combination.
Whitecoat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sack Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from Sack Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Whitecoat tries to clinch up but Sack Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitecoat throws out a leg kick but Sack Jr moves out of range and Whitecoat only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitecoat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitecoat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whitecoat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sack Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sack Jr throws a right and a left that Whitecoat avoids nicely.
Sack Jr misses with a hook. Whitecoat ducked under it nicely.
Whitecoat lands a head shot.
Whitecoat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sack Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitecoat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitecoat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sack Jr. Sack Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whitecoat wants to clinch up but Sack Jr keeps it at a distance.
Sack Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitecoat throws a shot from downtown. Sack Jr moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr misses with a wild combination.
Whitecoat tries to clinch but Sack Jr is having none of it.
Whitecoat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sack Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whitecoat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sack Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Whitecoat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sack Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitecoat was well out of range. Poor timing from Sack Jr.
Whitecoat tries to clinch but Sack Jr is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sack Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Whitecoat clinches with his opponent.
Sack Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitecoat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sack Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ball Sack Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whitecoat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sack Jr staying out of range there.
Sack Jr is looking to wear down Whitecoat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sack Jr misses with a double jab
and Whitecoat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whitecoat takes one to the side of the head.
Whitecoat avoids the body shot from Sack Jr.
Ball Sack Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sack Jr throws a shot to the body.
Whitecoat looks to land a combination. Sack Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sack Jr works the jab nicely.
Sack Jr misses with a body punch
and Whitecoat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sack Jr thinking.
Whitecoat scores with a nice head shot.
Whitecoat tries to close the distance and clinch but Sack Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitecoat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sack Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sack Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Sack Jr misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sack Jr misses with a combination
letting Whitecoat counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitecoat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sack Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whitecoat misses with a double jab
and Whitecoat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sack Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whitecoat counters with a left to the body.
Sack Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Whitecoat counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitecoat instigates a clinch.
Sack Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whitecoat throws a head kick but Sack Jr moves out of range.
Whitecoat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sack Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whitecoat walks into a jab.
Whitecoat misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sack Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sack Jr throws a right hand that Whitecoat ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitecoat also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sack Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ball Sack Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sack Jr jabs Whitecoat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whitecoat avoids the body shot from Sack Jr.
Some wild striking there from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr blocks a jab.
Whitecoat tries to clinch but Sack Jr is having none of it.
Sack Jr misses with an uppercut. Whitecoat saw that one coming.
Whitecoat fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitecoat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sack Jr but Sack Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sack Jr misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Sack Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whitecoat.
Sack Jr throws a right and a left that Whitecoat avoids nicely.
Whitecoat scores with the left hand. Sack Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Sack Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Sack Jr swings for the body but Whitecoat moves out of range.
Whitecoat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sack Jr counters with a left to the body.
Sack Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Whitecoat back to the cage. Sack Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sack Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sack Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitecoat clinches with his opponent.
Whitecoat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitecoat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Whitecoat finds it's way through Sack Jr's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Whitecoat does it's job there.
Sack Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sack Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Sack Jr cracks Whitecoat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whitecoat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sack Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitecoat throws a lazy right hand but Sack Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sack Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sack Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitecoat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sack Jr throws a right hand that Whitecoat ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitecoat also avoids with ease.
Whitecoat tries to close the distance and clinch but Sack Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitecoat walks into a jab.
Whitecoat looks to land a combination but Sack Jr avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ball Sack Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sack Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitecoat.
Sack Jr throws a nice looking combination but Whitecoat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitecoat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitecoat dodges the punch combination from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitecoat avoids the body shot from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr misses with a double jab.
Sack Jr with a nice cross.
Sack Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whitecoat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sack Jr defends it nicely.
Whitecoat has Sack Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sack Jr breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack Jr swings for the body but Whitecoat moves out of range.
Whitecoat doesn't manage to clinch there - Sack Jr circles away.
Whitecoat wants to clinch
and Sack Jr counters with a series of strikes. Whitecoat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whitecoat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sack Jr looks to land a left hand but Whitecoat moved out of range nicely.
Whitecoat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sack Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whitecoat misses with a combination
and Sack Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Sack Jr looks to land a right hand but Whitecoat moved out of range.
Sack Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitecoat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sack Jr jabs at Whitecoat's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Sack Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whitecoat takes one to the side of the head.
Whitecoat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sack Jr on the side of the head.
Whitecoat has Sack Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitecoat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sack Jr cracks a nice hook into Whitecoat's ribs.
Whitecoat looks to clinch
and Sack Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whitecoat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Whitecoat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sack Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitecoat.
Sack Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitecoat was well out of range. Poor timing from Sack Jr.
Whitecoat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Sack Jr.
Ball Sack Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat is looking to clinch.
Whitecoat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sack Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sack Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sack Jr throws a series of punches but Whitecoat moves out of range.
Whitecoat wants to clinch up but Sack Jr keeps it at a distance.
Sack Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whitecoat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whitecoat tries to close the distance and clinch but Sack Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitecoat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sack Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whitecoat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sack Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sack Jr. Whitecoat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axel Whitecoat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitecoat tries to clinch there but Sack Jr circles away.
Sack Jr cracks Whitecoat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sack Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Whitecoat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sack Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whitecoat doesn't seem bothered though.
Whitecoat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sack Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Whitecoat.
Whitecoat lands with a right hand.
Whitecoat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sack Jr tries to avoid it but Whitecoat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sack Jr to the ground. Sack Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sack Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Whitecoat backs up against the cage.
Whitecoat throws a series of punches but Sack Jr avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitecoat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sack Jr digs a good body shot into Whitecoat's ribs.
Sack Jr scores with a jab.
Sack Jr digs a good body shot into Whitecoat's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ball Sack Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sack Jr, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ball Sack Jr!
Ball Sack Jr 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clifford Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre has taken the fight to the clinch.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped Lewis in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Clifford Lewis has been cut.
Lewis jumps guard but St Pierre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that Lewis shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Pierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewis's defenses.
Lewis avoiding damage as St Pierre throws knees to the body.
Lewis taking a breather.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewis's defenses.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
St Pierre lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that Lewis shrugs off.
Lewis takes an elbow to the temple.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
St Pierre lands a nice elbow.
Lewis trying to stall but St Pierre improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lewis takes an elbow to the temple.
Lewis tries to pull guard but St Pierre won't allow it.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
Lewis takes an elbow to the temple.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Pierre.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that Lewis shrugs off.
Lewis tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis takes an elbow to the temple.
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewis's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Georges St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifford Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy.
St Pierre landing knees to the body.
Lewis looks gassed!
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that Lewis shrugs off.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow.
St Pierre misses with a knee to the head.
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewis's defenses.
St Pierre lands a damaging elbow.
St Pierre gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
St Pierre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lewis avoiding damage as St Pierre throws knees to the body.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Pierre lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Pierre lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that Lewis shrugs off.
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewis's defenses.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lewis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lewis takes an elbow to the forehead.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewis's defenses.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Pierre lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Pierre.
St Pierre scores with a knee to the head.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped Lewis in his tracks for a moment.
Lewis is rocked!
That has opened up Clifford Lewis's cut even more.
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can St Pierre finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Pierre.
St Pierre pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Lewis! St Pierre unloads with more strikes and Lewis sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges St Pierre!
Georges St Pierre gave a mention to Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)SALE 159Q $30 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Colby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olof Hellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellstrom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bring me everyone! (Mustasch). Olof Hellstrom has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darren Colby's chin.
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Colby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olof Hellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellstrom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Colby throws a shot to the body.
Colby throws a hook but Hellstrom avoids it easily.
Colby cracks Hellstrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hellstrom.
Colby throws a shot from downtown. Hellstrom moves away and avoids it.
Hellstrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Colby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colby throws an overhand right that lands on Hellstrom's shoulder, as Hellstrom tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellstrom tries for a takedown but Colby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Colby misses with a lunging right hand
and Hellstrom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hellstrom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Colby manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hellstrom has Colby in his guard.
Hellstrom is trying to keep Colby in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hellstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstrom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colby passes into side control.
Colby has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hellstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colby connects with a jab.
Colby scores with a jab. Hellstrom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Colby digs a good hook to Hellstrom's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colby takes a swing at Hellstrom's ribcage but misses.
Hellstrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darren Colby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olof Hellstrom.
Hellstrom looks gassed!
Colby drops Hellstrom with a big left hand and mounts him. Hellstrom is in big trouble!
Hellstrom is rocked!
Colby stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hellstrom is still on wobbly legs! Can Colby finish him?
Colby fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hellstrom to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hellstrom looks to clinch but Colby throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hellstrom taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darren Colby!
Darren Colby decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yama Lakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Summers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yama Lakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Summers!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lakes can pounce on him.
Lakes slips under a jab.
Summers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Summers tries a low kick but Lakes avoids it.
Lakes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Summers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lakes throws a head kick but Summers moves out of range.
Lakes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lakes throws a head kick that misses.
Lakes checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Summers.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lakes.
Lakes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Summers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lakes working for a triangle but Summers defends it easily.
Summers passes Lakes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakes is looking to control Summers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lakes avoid being mounted?
Lakes looking for submissions off his back.
Summers throwing shots but Lakes is blocking nicely.
Lakes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Summers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lakes sees it coming and defends easily.
Summers stops Lakes from getting back to his feet.
Summers is trying to work for a kimura but Lakes is defending well.
Summers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lakes trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Summers pulls his head out easily.
Summers prevents Lakes from improving his position.
Summers slows the pace down in half guard.
Summers working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Summers is nestled in close to Lakes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lakes looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Summers.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lakes taking some punishment here, with Summers in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Summers throwing shots but Lakes is blocking nicely.
Lakes wants to control but Summers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lakes wants to get back to full guard but Summers has passed into side control.
Summers is putting a hurting on Lakes here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Yama Lakes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lakes struggling a bit here.
Lakes taking a bit of punishment here - Summers scoring with strikes.
Summers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lakes keeps working.
Summers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lakes, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers working the ground and pound.
Yama Lakes's cut is getting worse.
Summers scoring with punches from side control.
Lakes is being controlled here.
Lakes is looking for a sweep.
Lakes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Summers advances to mount.
Lakes tries to hold on but Summers pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lakes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lakes is looking to improve his position but Summers isn't that keen on the idea.
Lakes is breathing heavily.
Summers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Summers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yama Lakes's cut.
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.
Summers drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lakes right on the button. Lakes goes down! Summers follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Summers gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Summers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximillion Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Van Elleboghen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Comeback Kid. Maximillion Butler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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157 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximillion Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bart Van Elleboghen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Elleboghen wants to clinch up but Butler keeps it at a distance.
Van Elleboghen tries to close the distance and clinch but Butler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Elleboghen tries to bum rush Butler with a series of wild strikes but Butler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Elleboghen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Elleboghen throws a leg kick but Butler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Elleboghen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Elleboghen. Butler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Elleboghen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Elleboghen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Elleboghen throws a wild body kick that Butler sees coming a mile off.
Van Elleboghen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butler.
Butler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Elleboghen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler avoids the body shot from Van Elleboghen.
Van Elleboghen jabs at Butler's body.
Van Elleboghen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butler rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Elleboghen tries to clinch but Butler moves out of range.
Van Elleboghen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bart Van Elleboghen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Elleboghen throws a looping overhand right but Butler ducks down to avoid it.
Van Elleboghen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Butler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Elleboghen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Elleboghen swinging wildly here.
Butler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Elleboghen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Butler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Elleboghen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butler.
Butler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Elleboghen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Butler throwing strikes from guard but Van Elleboghen blocks nicely.
Van Elleboghen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Elleboghen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Butler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Van Elleboghen working the ground and pound effectively.
Van Elleboghen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler 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.
Butler is not content to let Van Elleboghen control the position.
Butler actively working from the bottom here.
Butler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Van Elleboghen is trying to control the action in half guard but Butler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Butler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Butler looking for submissions off his back.
Butler tries to roll over but Van Elleboghen keeps him under control.
Van Elleboghen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Butler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Elleboghen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Elleboghen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Elleboghen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler has gone for a leg lock! Van Elleboghen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Butler's guard.
Van Elleboghen wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butler wants to sweep here but Van Elleboghen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Van Elleboghen dominated that round.
That's time! Butler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Butler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Elleboghen forces Butler back against the cage and clinches.
Van Elleboghen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Elleboghen is trying to break the clinch but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Butler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Elleboghen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Elleboghen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Butler scores with a one two! Van Elleboghen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Butler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Elleboghen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximillion Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Van Elleboghen does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butler clobbers Van Elleboghen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Van Elleboghen catches Butler right on the button with a cross.
Van Elleboghen closes the distance and pushes Butler back into the cage.
Butler is trying to push Van Elleboghen away but Van Elleboghen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Elleboghen lands a body shot.
Van Elleboghen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Elleboghen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Elleboghen pushes Butler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Elleboghen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Elleboghen can't find room to land a body shot as Butler controls the action.
Van Elleboghen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butler has Van Elleboghen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Elleboghen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximillion Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Elleboghen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butler avoids it.
Van Elleboghen tries to throw a body punch but Butler avoids it by throwing Van Elleboghen back against the cage.
Butler prevents a body shot from Van Elleboghen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Elleboghen tries to land knees in the clinch but Butler avoids the damage to the body.
Van Elleboghen breaks from the clinch.
Van Elleboghen is looking to slow Butler down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Elleboghen misses with a body shot.
Butler looks to land a combination but Van Elleboghen avoids it well.
Van Elleboghen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Butler on the side of the head.
Van Elleboghen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Elleboghen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Butler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Butler showed some decent athleticism there.
Van Elleboghen is trying to maintain the position but Butler is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Elleboghen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Butler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butler is looking for a kimura but Van Elleboghen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Butler to get the leverage.
Van Elleboghen wants to control but Butler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Elleboghen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Elleboghen is looking for a sweep. Butler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Butler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Elleboghen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Butler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Elleboghen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Butler throws a big elbow that misses.
Maximillion Butler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butler throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Elleboghen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butler.
Butler working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butler preventing the sweep.
Van Elleboghen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Van Elleboghen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Van Elleboghen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Elleboghen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Butler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Elleboghen can pounce on him.
Butler wants to land a leg kick but Van Elleboghen is out of range.
Butler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Elleboghen.
Van Elleboghen throws a series of punches but Butler moves out of range.
Van Elleboghen tries to land a leg kick but Butler saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Van Elleboghen. Beautiful body shot.
Van Elleboghen lands with a nice body punch.
Van Elleboghen lands a nice shot that snaps Butler's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Elleboghen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butler counters with a shoot takedown. Van Elleboghen fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Elleboghen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Elleboghen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Elleboghen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butler.
Butler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Butler working the ground and pound from side control.
Butler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Butler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Van Elleboghen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Van Elleboghen dodges the ground and pound from Butler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Van Elleboghen down.
The strikes coming from Butler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van Elleboghen is avoiding damage well.
Van Elleboghen is looking for a sweep.
Butler landing a few strikes.
Butler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Butler scoring with punches and elbows.
Butler lands some shots froms side control.
Butler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Butler trying to control the action but Van Elleboghen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler looks up at the clock and then as Van Elleboghen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Butler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Butler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Butler wants to control but Van Elleboghen is keeping him busy.
Butler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Van Elleboghen to see if he's OK.
Van Elleboghen sneaks back into half guard.
Butler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Elleboghen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Van Elleboghen won't allow Butler to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Elleboghen is concentrating on defense, preventing Butler from advancing position.
Butler throwing shots but Van Elleboghen is blocking nicely.
Butler throws a strike but Van Elleboghen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Butler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Elleboghen looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Elleboghen, not yet.
Van Elleboghen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bart Van Elleboghen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Butler won't allow Van Elleboghen to sweep him here.
Butler throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Elleboghen wants to stand but Butler is controlling the position.
Butler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillion Butler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Elleboghen 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Van Elleboghen!
Bart Van Elleboghen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Who Da (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Skelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skelton has chosen Example - Midnight Run as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Who Da!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Skelton!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skelton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skelton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da sprawls well initially but Skelton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Skelton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Skelton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Da is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skelton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Da has hold of Skelton's hands but Skelton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Da wants to control but Skelton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da.
Skelton throws a big elbow that misses.
Da throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skelton preventing the sweep.
Skelton throws a big elbow that misses.
Da not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skelton defends well.
Da keeping full guard, as Skelton tries to pass.
Da tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da is working hard here to advance position.
Skelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Da is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skelton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Da trying to control the position.
Da 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.
Skelton stands up over Da, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da looking for a guillotine here but Skelton defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skelton wants to pass the guard but Da is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da 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.
Skelton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Da is looking for a triangle but Skelton pushes his legs off easily.
Da avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skelton landing some decent shots from guard.
Skelton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Da lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Skelton!
Da throws some wild stikes that Skelton manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da prevents Skelton from getting the reversal.
Skelton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Da tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Skelton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Da.
Skelton can't escape the position.
Da sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Da thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Da with shots to the head and body - Skelton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Da working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Da breaks from Skelton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Da looking to control but Skelton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Skelton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da looking to ground and pound but Skelton is blocking nicely.
Skelton working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da avoids the attempt from Skelton to control.
Skelton is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da misses with a head shot.
Da thowing shots but they're missing.
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 Who Da will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Skelton shoots in and gets a takedown into Da's guard.
Skelton wants to pass the guard but Da is keeping the position.
Skelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Da is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da wants to sweep but no luck.
Da manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skelton manages to get himself to full guard.
Skelton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Da manages to pass to side control.
Skelton is staying active underneath Da, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skelton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Da prevents Skelton from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da trying to control the action but Skelton is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Da lands a nice short elbow.
Da not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skelton is staying active underneath Da, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Da throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skelton wants to improve his position but Da is controlling well.
Da missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skelton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Da won't allow Skelton to get back to his feet.
Da wants to control from the top but Skelton keeps moving.
Da is looking to work some ground and pound but Skelton has wrist control.
Da throwing strikes from guard but Skelton blocks nicely.
Da stops Skelton from standing up.
Skelton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da prevents Skelton from getting back to his feet.
Da is looking to advance position but Skelton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
BOOM! Skelton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Skelton wants to control the pace but Da is squirming around nicely.
Da wants to try and get back to his feet.
Da can't escape the position.
Skelton lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Skelton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Skelton avoids the attempt from Da to control.
Skelton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Da's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da is squirming around, avoiding Skelton's attempts to control the action.
Da is bucking up trying to escape but Skelton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skelton lands a big elbow.
Da tries to hold on but Skelton postures up.
Da keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skelton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Da's face.
The referee warns Da that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Da is desperately trying to improve his position but Skelton has a good base and remains in mount.
Skelton lands a nice shot to the head.
Skelton avoids the attempt from Da to control.
Da 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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skelton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Da is trying to get back to full guard.
Skelton throwing shots but Da is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Skelton 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! And we move into the final round!
Skelton shoots in and drives through. Da sprawls well.
Who Da is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skelton tries to move into range but Da moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skelton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skelton.
Who Da has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Skelton.
Da moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manny Skelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skelton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da shoots for a takedown but Skelton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skelton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da defends it nicely.
Skelton shoots for a double leg takedown but Da sprawls well. He's pushed Skelton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skelton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skelton avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da misses with the combination.
Skelton shoots in and bounces Da off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skelton landing some decent shots from guard.
Skelton wants to control from the top but Da keeps moving.
Da trying to keep a closed guard but Skelton is proving a slippery customer.
Da had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skelton defends it easily.
Skelton looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skelton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skelton postures up in Da's guard and throws a big left but Da blocks it.
Da not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skelton is controlling him.
Skelton distracts Da with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skelton stays in close to Da's body and controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Skelton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Skelton shoots in looking for a takedown. Da tries to sprawl out of it but Skelton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Da stuffs the takedown attempt from Skelton. Skelton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Da lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Da moves out of range of the strikes.
Skelton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Da manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skelton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da is defended easily by Skelton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skelton shoots and misses
and Da counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Da keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da stuffs the takedown.
Skelton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skelton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da is trying to get back to his feet.
Skelton working away.
Da wants to get back to his feet but Skelton drags him back down.
Skelton lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Skelton.
I think Skelton 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Skelton!
An out of breath Manny Skelton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eck Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Rodriguez 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eck Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vongkhamchanh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Vongkhamchanh slips the punch.
Rodriguez thows a body shot but no joy.
Vongkhamchanh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Vongkhamchanh is out of range.
Jab, jab by Rodriguez - just one landing.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lucas Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a big head kick but Rodriguez shrugs it off.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vongkhamchanh thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Vongkhamchanh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vongkhamchanh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vongkhamchanh moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh slips under a jab.
Vongkhamchanh defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vongkhamchanh is out of range and Rodriguez settles back down.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez clobbers Vongkhamchanh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Vongkhamchanh moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice body kick.
Vongkhamchanh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Vongkhamchanh.
A low kick from Rodriguez is predictable there
letting Vongkhamchanh counter with a right hand.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a low kick.
Vongkhamchanh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Vongkhamchanh blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodriguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vongkhamchanh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vongkhamchanh is out of range and Rodriguez settles back down.
Vongkhamchanh moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice body kick.
Vongkhamchanh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a solid body kick.
Rodriguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Vongkhamchanh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rodriguez really felt that one!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Vongkhamchanh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vongkhamchanh avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a big head kick but Rodriguez shrugs it off.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vongkhamchanh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Vongkhamchanh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Rodriguez misses
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a low kick, right behind Rodriguez 's knee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez lunges at Vongkhamchanh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vongkhamchanh's hand.
Rodriguez wants to land a leg kick but Vongkhamchanh is out of range.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a good low kick that Rodriguez was not able to check.
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 Lucas Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vongkhamchanh under the eye.
Rodriguez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vongkhamchanh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vongkhamchanh slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Vongkhamchanh moves out of range.
Vongkhamchanh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
enabling Vongkhamchanh to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Vongkhamchanh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vongkhamchanh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy body shot
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a head kick.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick
and Vongkhamchanh counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Rodriguez misses
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rodriguez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Vongkhamchanh's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vongkhamchanh moves away.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Vongkhamchanh slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Vongkhamchanh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a head kick. That will keep Rodriguez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rodriguez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eck Vongkhamchanh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Vongkhamchanh lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vongkhamchanhs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vongkhamchanh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vongkhamchanh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a head kick.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into Vongkhamchanh's body.
Rodriguez scores with a nice head shot.
Vongkhamchanh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vongkhamchanh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vongkhamchanh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Vongkhamchanh moved out of range nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vongkhamchanh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vongkhamchanh was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a kick to the body
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodriguez's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vongkhamchanh checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Vongkhamchanh moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Vongkhamchanh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez tries a low kick but Vongkhamchanh avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Rodriguez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Rodriguez - just one landing.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodriguez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vongkhamchanh ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Rodriguez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodriguez.
Vongkhamchanh works the jab nicely.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vongkhamchanh.
Rodriguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a big head kick but Rodriguez shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Vongkhamchanh lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vongkhamchanh blocks a jab.
Vongkhamchanh thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Vongkhamchanh moves out of range.
A cross from Rodriguez lands.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Vongkhamchanh does no damage.
Vongkhamchanh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Vongkhamchanh moved out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rodriguez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lucas Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rodriguez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vongkhamchanh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodriguez thows a leg kick but Vongkhamchanh checks it
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice body kick.
Vongkhamchanh lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Vongkhamchanh pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.
Vongkhamchanh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vongkhamchanh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vongkhamchanh throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Eck Vongkhamchanh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Rodriguez misses
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodriguez's knee momentarily.
Vongkhamchanh checks the leg kick.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vongkhamchanh was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Vongkhamchanh avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vongkhamchanh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vongkhamchanh blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eck Vongkhamchanh.
Well Rodriguez 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Player Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuo Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiba has chosen Chop Suey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Player Three has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tetsuo Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Three shoots in for a takedown but Chiba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chiba gets caught napping as Three dives in and scores a takedown. Chiba manages to retain guard.
Three trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Three throws a big elbow that misses.
Chiba keeping full guard, as Three tries to pass.
Chiba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Three controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Three keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chiba's head.
Three in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Three tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiba is retaining full guard.
Three has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Three makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Three content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Three seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chiba for as long as he can get away with.
Three throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Three throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chiba has momentary wrist control but Three slips an elbow through the middle.
Three wants to pass the guard but Chiba is keeping the position.
Three throwing strikes from guard but Chiba blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Three pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiba is keeping the position for now.
Three with a flurry of punches that miss.
Three makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chiba is looking to stand up but Three isn't so interested in that idea.
Chiba 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.
Three throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Three throws a big right hand that misses.
Three landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Three stands and steps away. Chiba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Three showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chiba.
Three fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chiba to the ground. Three is now in Chiba's guard.
Three postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Three missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Three is looking to work some ground and pound but Chiba has wrist control.
Three trying to control but Chiba is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Three passes Chiba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Three thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Three lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Player Three 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.
Sloppy strikes from Chiba. Those never looked like landing.
Three shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chiba as he avoids it easily.
Chiba stuffs the takedown.
Three shoots in for a takedown but Chiba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Player Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Three tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chiba swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Three.
Three throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chiba tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Three is in Chiba's guard.
Three in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Three postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Three throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Three drops back looking for a leg! Chiba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chiba manages to kick Three off! Three jumps back into Chiba's guard.
Three tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiba is retaining full guard.
Three throwing strikes but missing.
Three throws a big right hand that misses.
Three 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.
Chiba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chiba wants to get back to his feet but Three is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Three throwing strikes from guard but Chiba blocks nicely.
Three trying to control but Chiba is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Three is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Three is looking to work some ground and pound but Chiba has wrist control.
Three scoring with some ground and pound.
Three stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiba has momentary wrist control but Three slips an elbow through the middle.
Three missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Three controls from within his opponent's guard.
Player Three overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Three is looking to work some ground and pound but Chiba has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Three throwing strikes from guard but Chiba blocks nicely.
Three in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Three pushes down on Chiba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Three wants to control but Chiba is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Three sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chiba defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Player Three dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Three shoots in for a takedown but Chiba shows good takedown defense.
Chiba lands a slapping body shot.
Chiba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Player Three has been cut.
Three shoots for a double leg takedown but Chiba sprawls well. He's pushed Three's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chiba leaves Three with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Player Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Chiba.
Chiba tests Three's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba lands a big uppercut and Three crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Three looks OK. Chiba waves Three back to his feet!
Three is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiba throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Three is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Three displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiba throws out the jab.
Three seems to have got his legs back now.
Player Three seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiba weaves into range and cracks Three right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Three goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Chiba is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tetsuo Chiba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baksteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. P.O.D - Boom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jon Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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223 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Baksteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Baksteen.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Baksteen.
Jones walks into a left hand.
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Baksteen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baksteen misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Baksteen throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Baksteen. That snapped Jones 's head back.
That has opened up Jon Jones 's cut even more.
Baksteen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baksteen dances in with a quick combination. Jones is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Baksteen snaps Jones 's head back. Jones stumbles backwards against the cage. Baksteen steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jones 's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Jones just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Baksteen!
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