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HFFCSL- Rebirth 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Bolten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Till i Colapse -Eminem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauly Boy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bolten!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolten moves into the clinch successfully.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boy blocks it with crossed arms.
Boy wants to break free but Bolten has control.
Bolten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
Bolten connects with a knee to the head.
Boy manages to break the clinch.
Bolten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolten scores with a head kick. Boy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Pauly Boy has been cut.
Bolten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boy lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolten wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
Bolten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolten tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolten misses with a head kick.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolten tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.
Bolten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Bolten saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolten tries to clinch
and Boy counters with a nice body shot.
Bolten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolten is looking to clinch but Boy is avoiding it.
Bolten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boy misses with a hook. Bolten ducked under it nicely.
Boy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boy throws a shot from downtown. Bolten moves away and avoids it.
Bolten is looking to clinch but Boy is avoiding it.
Bolten moves into the clinch.
Bolten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bolten misses with a knee strike.
Bolten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolten utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolten has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy avoiding damage as Bolten throws knees to the body.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but Boy blocks it.
Bolten lands a good knee to the midsection. Boy won't want to take too many of those.
Bolten landing knees to the head.
Bolten prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bolten trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bolten.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Bolten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boy wants to break free but Bolten has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to break free but Bolten has control.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the head but Boy blocks with his arms.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bolten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bolten is trying to maintain a safe position but Boy gets an underhook and turns Bolten into the cage.
Bolten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
Bolten working Boy over with knees to the body.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Bolten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boy blocks it with crossed arms.
Boy has had enough of the clinch but Bolten keeps him there for the moment.
Boy can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bolten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bolten stalling against the cage.
Bolten looking to throw knees to the head but Boy is blocking nicely.
Bolten lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bolten has Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolten just leaning against Boy, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bolten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pauly Boy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bolten tries to clinch up
and Boy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bolten tries to clinch there but Boy circles away.
Bolten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolten tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolten tries to clinch there but Boy circles away.
Bolten misses with a head kick.
Bolten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boy has had enough of the clinch but Bolten keeps him there for the moment.
Bolten tries a knee to the head but Boy blocks it.
Bolten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bolten taking a breather.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolten has double underhooks.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Bolten missing with knees to the body.
Bolten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bolten scores with a knee to the head.
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Bolten.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bolten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
Bolten misses with a knee strike.
Boy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bolten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bolten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bolten landing knees to the body.
Boy is trying to break free.
Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolten won't allow it.
Bolten working Boy over with knees to the body.
Bolten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boy is defending well for now.
Bolten missing with knees to the body.
Bolten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bolten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolten misses with a knee to the head.
Boy can't break the clinch.
Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bolten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolten moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Bolten throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
Bolten tries to clinch but Boy moves out of range.
Bolten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boy cracks a nice hook into Bolten's ribs.
Bolten slips a straight right by Boy.
Bolten is looking to clinch.
Boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joey Bolten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolten defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Bolten on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolten.
Bolten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolten misses with a head kick.
Bolten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolten moves to clinch but Boy breaks away
and Boy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Boy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolten walks into a straight right hand from Boy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolten tries to clinch up
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolten is rocked!
It looks like Joey Bolten has been cut.
Bolten gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Boy gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bolten is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauly Boy!
Pauly Boy retains his welterweight title!
Pauly Boy gave a mention to BLKOUT Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Cristophe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Cristophe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Cristophe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Ignatiev is predictable there
and Cristophe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ignatiev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cristophe blocks a leg kick.
Ignatiev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cristophe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ignatiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cristophe avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Cristophe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ignatiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cristophe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ignatiev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Cristophe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cristophe tries to clinch up.
Ignatiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev lands with a slapping head kick.
Cristophe tries to clinch up
and Ignatiev counters with a good low kick that Cristophe was not able to check.
Ignatiev misses with a takedown attempt - Cristophe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cristophe fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristophe moves into the clinch.
Cristophe misses with an elbow strike.
Cristophe stalling against the cage.
Cristophe is trying to stall.
Ignatiev is trying to pull guard but Cristophe has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ignatiev.
Cristophe trying to land knees to the body.
Cristophe throws an elbow that misses.
Cristophe lands an elbow just above Ignatiev 's eye.
Cristophe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ignatiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatiev looks for the body kick but Cristophe saw that one coming.
Cristophe tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cristophe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatiev.
Cristophe closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatiev scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cristophe throws an elbow but it misses.
Cristophe looking to slow down the pace here.
Cristophe misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cristophe pushes off an throws an elbow but Ignatiev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ignatiev takes a shot to the head.
Cristophe trying to land knees to the body.
Ignatiev lands an uppercut.
Ignatiev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cristophe prevents a body shot from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev blocks an elbow strike from Cristophe.
Cristophe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cristophe lands a nice elbow.
Ignatiev taking a breather.
Ignatiev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ignatiev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristophe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatiev.
Cristophe scores with a shot to the side of Ignatiev's head.
Cristophe taking a breather.
Cristophe misses with an elbow strike.
Cristophe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatiev scores a nice knee to the body.
Ignatiev looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev taking a breather.
Ignatiev dodges an elbow strike from Cristophe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ignatiev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev avoids a wild elbow strike from Cristophe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristophe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ignatiev.
Leo Cristophe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birigiz Ignatiev.
Ignatiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ignatiev swings for the body but Cristophe moves out of range.
Cristophe tries to clinch up but Ignatiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Leo Cristophe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cristophe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cristophe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignatiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cristophe is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Cristophe.
Ignatiev lands a head kick!
Ignatiev delivers a nice body kick.
Ignatiev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cristophe but Cristophe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cristophe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cristophe defending well as Ignatiev loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birigiz Ignatiev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cristophe tries to clinch up but Ignatiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Cristophe tries to clinch up.
Cristophe tries to clinch up.
Cristophe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cristophe fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Ignatiev misses.
Cristophe tries to clinch there but Ignatiev circles away.
Ignatiev looks to land a combination but Cristophe avoids it well.
Ignatiev scores with a hook to the body. Cristophe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ignatiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cristophe tries to clinch but Ignatiev is having none of it.
Cristophe darts in trying to clinch
and Ignatiev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cristophe wants to stand and escape but Ignatiev is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev with a nice head shot there.
Cristophe has his foot on Ignatiev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatiev works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ignatiev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ignatiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Cristophe has wrist control.
Ignatiev throws a strike but Cristophe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ignatiev working a defensive guard here.
Ignatiev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatiev wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatiev is trying to control the position but Cristophe postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatiev wants to sweep here but Cristophe controlling him for the moment.
Birigiz Ignatiev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cristophe closes the distance but Ignatiev moves to the side
and Ignatiev counters with a big head kick but Cristophe shrugs it off.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Cristophe blocks the low kick.
Cristophe wants to clinch up but Ignatiev keeps it at a distance.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cristophe. Ignatiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatiev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ignatiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cristophe doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatiev circles away.
Ignatiev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cristophe tries to clinch up but Ignatiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Ignatiev lands with a nice combination. Cristophe backs away looking to recover.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ignatiev pushes Cristophe away with a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Cristophe.
Cristophe tries to clinch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cristophe pinned against the cage. Cristophe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cristophe wants to clinch up but Ignatiev keeps it at a distance.
Cristophe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cristophe takes the fight into the clinch.
Cristophe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cristophe tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cristophe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ignatiev counters with a body kick.
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!
Ignatiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Cristophe.
Cristophe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignatiev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ignatiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cristophe taking a breather.
Cristophe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cristophe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cristophe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatiev misses with some punches.
Ignatiev managing to block the knees to the body from Cristophe.
Cristophe taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birigiz Ignatiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ignatiev scores with a head kick.
Ignatiev tries a low kick but Cristophe avoids it.
Ignatiev throws a chopping leg kick but Cristophe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cristophe moves in looking to clinch but Ignatiev pushes him off.
Cristophe tries to clinch up.
Ignatiev tries to work over Cristophe's front leg with a kick but Cristophe checks it.
Cristophe tries to clinch but Ignatiev is having none of it.
Ignatiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Cristophe tries to sprawl out of it but Ignatiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cristophe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Cristophe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ignatiev counters with a good low kick that Cristophe was not able to check.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Cristophe moves into the clinch successfully.
Cristophe trying to control the position but instead, Ignatiev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cristophe into the cage.
Cristophe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristophe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cristophe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cristophe leaning against his opponent.
Ignatiev looking to throw knees to the head but Cristophe is blocking nicely.
Cristophe tries a body shot but Ignatiev blocks it.
Ignatiev missing with knees to the body.
Cristophe trying to stall but Ignatiev improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cristophe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatiev's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ignatiev tries to land a knee to the head but Cristophe blocks with his arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ignatiev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Ignatiev scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev tries to stall but Cristophe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cristophe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatiev's brow.
Ignatiev lands a body punch.
Ignatiev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ignatiev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leo Cristophe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cristophe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cristophe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cristophe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatiev's brow.
Cristophe lands an elbow that stopped Ignatiev in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cristophe.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cristophe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatiev's brow.
Ignatiev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cristophe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ignatiev just leaning against Cristophe, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatiev.
Cristophe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cristophe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cristophe tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignatiev avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cristophe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatiev's brow.
Ignatiev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leo Cristophe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birigiz Ignatiev.
Cristophe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cristophe throws an elbow but it misses.
Cristophe stalling in the clinch.
Ignatiev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ignatiev avoids a wild elbow strike from Cristophe.
Cristophe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ignatiev is keeping busy.
Ignatiev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ignatiev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ignatiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leo Cristophe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cristophe wants to clinch up but Ignatiev keeps it at a distance.
Cristophe takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ignatiev has a couple of punches blocked by Cristophe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatiev lands with a short shot to the head.
Cristophe swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cristophe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Ignatiev.
Cristophe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cristophe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatiev can pounce on him.
Cristophe throws a leg kick which misses Ignatiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatiev tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Birigiz Ignatiev.
Well Ignatiev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Birigiz Ignatiev!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Galaxy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Galaxy!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo gets a double leg takedown into Galaxy's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bernardo pushing down on Galaxy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galaxy is refusing to be controlled, as Bernardo sits in half guard.
Bernardo works his way into full mount!
Galaxy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bernardo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bernardo has hold of Galaxy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Galaxy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernardo tries to control but Galaxy wriggling away.
Galaxy wants to get back to his feet.
Bernardo controlling the position easily from mount.
Galaxy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bernardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galaxy is trying to stand.
Bernardo mounts Galaxy! Really nice guard pass there!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bernardo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Galaxy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Galaxy shrugs it off.
Bernardo looking to control but Galaxy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galaxy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernardo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galaxy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bernardo tries to control but Galaxy wriggling away.
Galaxy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bernardo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Galaxy is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Galaxy flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bernardo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Galaxy and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bernardo slips an arm under Galaxy chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bernardo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bernardo is squeezing on Galaxy like an anaconda would it's prey. Galaxy fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernardo Bernardo!
Bernardo Bernardo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Batsbak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aziz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lowkey- Long Live Palestine. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kareem Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Batsbak!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Batsbak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aziz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batsbak on the side of the head.
Aziz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batsbak counters with a takedown into side control.
Batsbak lands a nice forearm strike.
Batsbak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aziz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Batsbak but great work by Aziz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aziz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aziz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aziz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Batsbak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aziz is trying to get an arm triangle but Batsbak is defending well.
Batsbak is pushing Aziz's head away, looking to escape. Aziz manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batsbak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batsbak looking for submissions off his back.
Batsbak gets back to full guard.
Aziz is pushing down on Batsbak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Batsbak is fighting to maintain full guard but Aziz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Batsbak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aziz prevents Batsbak from standing back up.
Batsbak is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Aziz has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Batsbak is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kareem Aziz!
Kareem Aziz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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165 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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bart Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyle has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boyle up against the cage.
King manages to break the clinch.
Boyle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King cracks Boyle with a good jab.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King cracks a nice hook into Boyle's ribs.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King connects with a right hand. Boyle shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King leaves Boyle 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 Bart Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boyle manages to work his way to half guard, despite King's best efforts.
King trying to control the pace.
King throwing shots but Boyle is blocking nicely.
King frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
King controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyle is in a horrible position here. King smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle tries to hold on but King postures up.
King goes for an armbar but Boyle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boyle.
King pulls Boyle in close to prevent any damage.
King looking for a guillotine here but Boyle defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boyle is controlling him.
Boyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King tests Boyle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King misses with the combination.
King lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boyle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boyle off to one side.
Boyle misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boyle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King thuds his right hand into Boyle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King scores with a takedown into Boyle's guard.
King throws an elbow that misses. Boyle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Boyle!
Boyle trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyle is working hard here to advance position.
Boyle is fighting to break King's control of his arms but King is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King managing to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bart Boyle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King lands with a nice combination. Boyle backs away looking to recover.
Boyle tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boyle has time to react.
A punch lands to the side of Boyle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Boyle. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Boyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King cracks Boyle with a good jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Boyle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boyle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Boyle moves out of range easily.
Scott King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
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!
King decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boyle gets full guard.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyle has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King stands up over Boyle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King trying to control but Boyle is working from the bottom.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King content to stall in guard here.
King lands a couple of digs.
King lands a couple of digs.
King lands a couple of elbows.
King wants to control from the top but Boyle keeps moving.
King slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King cracks Boyle with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King controlling from the top position.
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boyle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
Boyle keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Boyle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
King cracks Boyle with a good jab.
Boyle gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boyle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King distracts Boyle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King chips away with some ground and pound.
King seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King postures up in Boyle's guard and throws a big left but Boyle blocks it.
King gets to his feet - Boyle follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boyle.
Boyle is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Boyle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bart Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boyle thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boyle is out of range and King settles back down.
King lands a jab to the head.
Boyle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows King to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyle is trying to keep King in close.
King sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Scott King.
King throws a series of strikes that have Boyle backpedaling.
King throws a right and a left that Boyle avoids nicely.
Boyle takes one to the chin there.
King cracks Boyle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boyle backs up against the cage.
Donk. King catches Boyle right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!
King scores with a jab. Boyle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bart Boyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King is nestled in close to Boyle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
Boyle has hold of King's hands but King slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Scott King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King is nestled in close to Boyle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott King!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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29
165 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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27
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siwon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zombie misses with a combination
and Siwon counters with a nice uppercut.
Zombie misses with a hook.
Zombie misses the jab.
Zombie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siwon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zombie slips a straight right by Siwon.
Zombie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siwon.
Siwon connects with a jab.
Siwon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Zombie. Those never looked like landing.
Zombie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rob Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zombie tries to bum rush Siwon with a series of wild strikes but Siwon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zombie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie moves away from the strike by Siwon.
Zombie misses with a looping right.
Zombie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Siwon counters with a nice uppercut.
Siwon ducks under a wild hook from Zombie.
Zombie misses with a few strikes there.
Zombie doesn't manage to clinch there - Siwon circles away.
Siwon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zombie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Siwon dodges the punch combination from Zombie.
Siwon misses with an uppercut.
Siwon staying out of range there.
Zombie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zombie throws a nice looking combination but Siwon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zombie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zombie wants to clinch up but Siwon keeps it at a distance.
Zombie throws a jab when Siwon was well out of range.
Zombie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zombie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siwon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zombie misses with a lunging right hand
and Siwon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zombie thinking.
Siwon scores with a nice head shot.
Zombie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siwon moves out of range as Zombie strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zombie misses with a double jab.
Zombie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Siwon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zombie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zombie misses with a few strikes there.
Zombie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zombie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zombie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Siwon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zombie looks gassed!
Siwon lands an overhand right.
Siwon lands a nice shot that snaps Zombie's head back.
Zombie tries to clinch but Siwon moves out of range.
Siwon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siwon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zombie fails to land with a series of punches.
Siwon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zombie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Zombie.
Siwon throws a right hand that Zombie ducks under and follows up with a left that Zombie also avoids with ease.
Zombie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siwon misses with a few strikes there.
Zombie throws a nice looking combination but Siwon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zombie misses with a right hand
and Siwon counters with a two punch combo.
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 Choi Siwon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zombie slips a jab and a cross from Siwon.
Siwon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zombie misses with a hook.
Zombie tries to bum rush Siwon with a series of wild strikes but Siwon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zombie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Siwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siwon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Siwon blocks the body kick.
Siwon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zombie is rocked!
Zombie tries to clinch but Siwon moves away
and Siwon counters with a right hand from hell and Zombie is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Choi Siwon!
A less than humble Choi Siwon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Massive Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khgerty Godo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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168 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massive Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khgerty Godo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Destruction works his way into full mount!
Destruction sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Destruction thowing shots but they're missing.
Destruction lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Godo tries to lock up and control but Destruction gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Godo blocking the ground and pound.
Destruction looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Destruction.
Destruction thowing shots but they're missing.
Destruction raining down shots from the mount!
Destruction landing strikes from the mount.
Godo tries to lock up and control but Destruction gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Destruction throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The referee warns Godo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destruction scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Destruction landing strikes, looking to finish!
Destruction dominating with strikes here.
Godo is rocked!
Godo is in a horrible position here. Destruction smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Godo is still in real trouble! Can Destruction finish him?
Destruction loads up with a big shot that hurts Godo! He's pulled Destruction in close but Destruction has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Godo survive? More strikes from Destruction and Godo is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Massive Destruction!
Massive Destruction made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Don't be scared homie !'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Zanico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Anthony Williamson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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134 lbs
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143 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafael Zanico!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williamson is trying to break the clinch but Zanico has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson wants to get back to striking at distance but Zanico won't allow it.
Zanico tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zanico is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williamson is defending well.
Williamson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williamson gets underhooks to prevent Zanico's takedown attempt.
Anthony Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Zanico.
Zanico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williamson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williamson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zanico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zanico has Williamson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williamson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanico has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williamson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zanico rushes Williamson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zanico tries to score a body lock takedown but Williamson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williamson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williamson wants to break free but Zanico has control.
Zanico looking for a takedown.
Zanico is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zanico looks gassed!
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
Zanico drives through and clinches with Williamson against the cage.
Zanico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williamson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williamson breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Williamson.
Williamson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zanico's hands.
Good shot there by Williamson.
Zanico tries to clinch but Williamson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zanico shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williamson defends it nicely.
Zanico fails with a takedown attempt.
Zanico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zanico wants to clinch up but Williamson keeps it at a distance.
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anthony Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zanico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Williamson.
Williamson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Williamson cracks Zanico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zanico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zanico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Williamson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson lands a glancing blow to the side of Zanico's head.
Zanico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zanico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zanico tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williamson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williamson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zanico.
Zanico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williamson cracks Zanico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williamson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zanico on the side of the head.
Zanico on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Williamson does it's job there.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Zanico avoids it well.
Zanico changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williamson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zanico tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zanico has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zanico working the ground and pound but Williamson is defending the strikes.
Zanico goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Williamson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zanico's guard! Nice work there by Williamson!
Williamson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zanico's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Williamson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zanico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zanico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Zanico.
Zanico has a takedown stuffed.
Zanico shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anthony Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Zanico.
Zanico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williamson thuds his right hand into Zanico's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williamson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williamson misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Williamson.
Zanico blocks a jab.
Williamson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Williamson coming out on top.
Zanico is breathing heavily.
Williamson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zanico trying to control the position from guard on top but Williamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanico won't allow Williamson to get back to his feet.
Williamson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Williamson keeps control of Zanico as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zanico tries to break free but Williamson pushes him back against the cage.
Williamson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williamson gets underhooks to prevent Zanico's takedown attempt.
Zanico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williamson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williamson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zanico doesn't manage to clinch there - Williamson circles away.
Good shot there by Williamson.
Williamson lands a jab-cross combination.
Williamson scores with a jab. Zanico acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williamson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williamson lands with a hook. Zanico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williamson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zanico tries to close the distance and clinch but Williamson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Williamson does it's job there.
Zanico tries to close the distance and clinch but Williamson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zanico.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williamson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zanico has time to react.
Williamson connects with a jab.
Zanico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williamson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zanico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anthony Williamson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williamson misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Williamson misses.
Williamson misses with a wild combination.
Zanico closes the distance and clinches.
Williamson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williamson is pressed up against the cage. Zanico has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williamson down to the mat. Williamson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zanico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williamson clobbers Zanico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williamson misses with a looping right.
Williamson tests Zanico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williamson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williamson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zanico.
Zanico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williamson.
Zanico shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanico dives in and grabs Williamson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williamson pushes down on Zanico's head and hops out.
Williamson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zanico.
Good shot there by Williamson.
Zanico wants to clinch up but Williamson keeps it at a distance.
Williamson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zanico ducks right into an uppercut from Williamson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zanico throws a big shot that misses.
Williamson lands a jab to the head.
Zanico tries to clinch
and Williamson counters with a left and a right that stings Zanico.
Zanico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williamson's waist but Williamson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zanico off to one side.
Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williamson connects with the punch.
Zanico is rocked!
Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williamson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williamson lands with a good body shot.
Zanico walks into a left hand.
Williamson cracks Zanico with an open hand slap.
Zanico tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Williamson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice cross by Williamson.
Zanico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zanico tries to clinch there but Williamson circles away.
Williamson throws a leg kick which misses Zanico's front leg but catches the back leg as Zanico tries to avoid it.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Zanico avoids them all with ease.
Zanico takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williamson scores with a body shot.
Williamson misses with a double jab.
Zanico walks into a straight right hand from Williamson.
Sloppy strikes from Williamson. Those never looked like landing.
Zanico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williamson throws a one two combo.
Williamson works the jab nicely.
Zanico is looking to clinch.
Williamson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zanico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williamson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zanico takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zanico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Williamson misses.
Zanico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williamson misses with an uppercut. Zanico saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williamson.
Zanico tries to clinch there but Williamson circles away.
Williamson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zanico doesn't manage to clinch there - Williamson circles away.
Zanico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williamson lands an overhand right.
Zanico tries for a takedown but Williamson circles away easily
and Williamson counters with a two punch combo.
Williamson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zanico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zanico avoids the body shot from Williamson.
Zanico ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Zanico tries to clinch there but Williamson circles away.
Zanico defending well as Williamson loads up on a big left hand.
Zanico fails with a takedown attempt.
Williamson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zanico.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williamson misses with a straight left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williamson.
Anthony Williamson is winning the standup battle so far.
Williamson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zanico is still on wobbly legs! Can Williamson finish him?
Zanico wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zanico rushes Williamson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zanico is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williamson is defending well.
Zanico seems to have recovered his senses.
Anthony Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Zanico.
Zanico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williamson working hard to break the clinch.
Zanico tries for a takedown but Williamson manages to get underhooks.
Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Williamson lands.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williamson lands with a hook. Zanico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Williamson.
A good leg kick by Williamson.
Zanico walks into a jab.
Williamson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rafael Zanico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zanico moves away.
Zanico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williamson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zanico somewhat.
Zanico shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williamson as he avoids it easily.
Williamson throws a series of strikes that have Zanico backpedaling.
Zanico misses with a looping left.
Williamson lands a jab to the head.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williamson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williamson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zanico.
Nice shot by Williamson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zanico closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williamson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Williamson.
Williamson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zanico on the side of the head.
Williamson scores with a nice strike.
Williamson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zanico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williamson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williamson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williamson misses with a looping left.
Anthony Williamson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zanico has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zanico throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Williamson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williamson, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Williamson!
Anthony Williamson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MMA ANIMAL logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Pearsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
159 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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29
155 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Pearsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John The Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearsen is looking to clinch.
Pearsen misses with a straight left.
No luck for The Butcher with that takedown attempt.
The Butcher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Butcher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Butcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearsen as he avoids it easily.
Mitchell Pearsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Butcher.
Pearsen rushes The Butcher and presses him up against the cage.
Pearsen lands a right hand.
Pearsen swings wildly with an uppercut but The Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Pearsen fails to land.
Pearsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pearsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearsen working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pearsen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pearsen breaks from the clinch.
Pearsen scores with the left hand. The Butcher knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Pearsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Butcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pearsen working a defensive guard here.
The Butcher looking to pass the guard.
Pearsen wants to stand and escape but The Butcher is having none of it.
The Butcher trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pearsen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The Butcher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Butcher fails to move to back control.
The Butcher is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! The Butcher extends the arm and Pearsen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John The Butcher!
John The Butcher 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Echart Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Knoflook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolle's entrance music is Ask Eckhart. A fine choice. Echart Tolle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
182 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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20
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Echart Tolle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kees Knoflook!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolle needs to keep his hands up - Knoflook had a free shot at his head there.
Knoflook lands a leg kick that knocks Tolle off balance momentarily.
Tolle avoids a kick to the body.
Knoflook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knoflook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tolle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knoflook as he jumps to the side.
Knoflook tries to land a front kick but Tolle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knoflook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knoflook misses with a head kick.
Knoflook throws a chopping leg kick but Tolle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knoflook, right into the meat.
Tolle blocks a head kick by Knoflook.
Knoflook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knoflook throws a head kick that misses.
Knoflook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knoflook throws a push kick but Tolle slaps the foot to one side.
Knoflook tests Tolle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Knoflook.
Kees Knoflook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knoflook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knoflook. Tolle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knoflook throws a leg kick which misses Tolle's front leg but catches the back leg as Tolle tries to avoid it.
Tolle slips under a jab from Knoflook.
Knoflook throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Knoflook misses with a low kick.
Tolle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knoflook.
Tolle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knoflook throws the kick towards the body but Tolle avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knoflook throws a good cross that connects.
Knoflook lands a body shot.
Knoflook tries a low kick but Tolle avoids it.
Tolle throws a jab but it's blocked by Knoflook.
Knoflook lands with a shot to the body.
Tolle moves out of range of the body kick from Knoflook.
Knoflook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knoflook missing with a left hand there. Tolle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knoflook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knoflook misses with a head kick.
Tolle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knoflook did well to prevent Tolle getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tolle wants to pass to mount but Knoflook is defending the position.
Tolle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knoflook's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knoflook wants to improve his position but Tolle is controlling well.
Tolle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tolle 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tolle lands a nice short elbow.
Knoflook is trying to control but can't.
Tolle looks to land a strike but Knoflook avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knoflook is controlling Tolle's posture.
Tolle trying to control but Knoflook is working from the bottom.
Tolle throwing strikes from guard but Knoflook blocks nicely.
Tolle trying to control but Knoflook is working from the bottom.
Tolle drops back looking for a leg! Knoflook is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knoflook manages to kick Tolle off! Tolle jumps back into Knoflook's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tolle with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kees Knoflook dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knoflook throws a head kick that misses.
Tolle blocks a head kick by Knoflook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knoflook.
A head kick from Knoflook lands but Tolle takes it in his stride.
Knoflook is looking to slow Tolle down with leg kicks.
Tolle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knoflook as he avoids it easily.
Knoflook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolle moves out of range as Knoflook strikes.
Knoflook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knoflook swings for the body but Tolle moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knoflook throws the kick towards the body but Tolle avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knoflook.
Knoflook throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tolle is looking to clinch but Knoflook is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knoflook throws a head kick that misses.
Kees Knoflook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knoflook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolle manages to avoid it.
Knoflook just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knoflook.
Knoflook lands a head kick. Tolle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tolle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tolle showed some decent athleticism there.
Knoflook trying to hold on to Tolle's head to control him but Tolle postures up.
Tolle lands strikes from half guard.
Knoflook trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle is pressing down on Knoflook's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knoflook is holding on for now.
Knoflook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tolle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolle is looking to advance position but Knoflook won't allow it.
Tolle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tolle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tolle is trying to work for a kimura but Knoflook is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knoflook is just riding it out for now. Tolle eventually gives up the hold.
Knoflook wants to improve his position but Tolle is controlling well.
Tolle wants to work for an arm triangle but Knoflook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tolle tries to pass to full mount but Knoflook defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolle lands with a punch from half guard.
Knoflook is not content to let Tolle control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolle seems to be looking for submissions.
Knoflook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tolle.
Tolle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knoflook wants to sweep but Tolle has passed to side control!
Knoflook parries the strikes from Tolle easily there. Tolle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knoflook to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kees Knoflook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Knoflook misses with a body kick.
Tolle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knoflook.
Knoflook lands with a slapping head kick.
Knoflook looks to land a body kick but Tolle moved away.
Knoflook tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolle shoots for a double leg takedown but Knoflook sprawls well. He's pushed Tolle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knoflook lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Knoflook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knoflook.
Tolle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolle looks for a takedown but Knoflook sprawls well.
Tolle shoots in and drives through. Knoflook sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echart Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knoflook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knoflook lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tolle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tolle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knoflook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kees Knoflook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knoflook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Knoflook.
Knoflook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knoflook throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knoflook wants to slow Tolle down by chopping away at his legs.
Tolle is looking to clinch but Knoflook is avoiding it.
Tolle avoids the head kick by Knoflook.
Knoflook looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolle is just out of range.
Knoflook throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knoflook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knoflook throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Knoflook finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Knoflook misses with a head kick.
Tolle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knoflook is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tolle rather than just go for the knockout.
Knoflook misses the shot to the body.
Knoflook throws out a loose jab but Tolle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knoflook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knoflook keeping moving, preventing Tolle from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knoflook controls Tolle momentarily but Tolle frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tolle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tolle preventing the sweep.
Tolle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knoflook's head.
Knoflook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tolle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tolle throws a big elbow that misses.
Tolle pushes down on Knoflook's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolle moves into full mount! Knoflook won't be happy about that!
Knoflook is looking to improve his position but Tolle isn't that keen on the idea.
Tolle throws some wild stikes that Knoflook manages to avoid easily.
Knoflook tries to reverse the position but Tolle maintains control.
Kees Knoflook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tolle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolle looking to finish with strikes here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Echart Tolle.
I think Knoflook 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kees Knoflook!
Kees Knoflook 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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