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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre THE GIANT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). THE GIANT has chosen Last Resort as his entrance music. Andre THE GIANT is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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285 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre THE GIANT!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green drives through with a takedown into guard.
Green sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed THE GIANT's guard.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
THE GIANT manages to get to full guard.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
THE GIANT is trying to control the position from the bottom.
THE GIANT looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
THE GIANT is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
THE GIANT is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Green is controlling him.
Green wanted to stand there but THE GIANT had control of the position.
Green is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green moves in looking to clinch but THE GIANT pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
THE GIANT is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.
Green scores with a couple of short elbows.
Green decides to stand back up. Green steps back and let's THE GIANT get back to his feet.
THE GIANT shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
THE GIANT misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
THE GIANT is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Green lands a big right hand that sends THE GIANT crashing to the mat! Green stays standing though and waves THE GIANT back to his feet!
It looks like Andre THE GIANT has been cut.
THE GIANT looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
THE GIANT walks straight into a right hand from Green - that's dropped him! Green jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save THE GIANT from any more punishment! THE GIANT complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Green!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between lavar hingeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hingeman's entrance music is Du Hast. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, lavar hingeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal King!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hingeman throws a right and a left that both miss.
King looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
hingeman throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from hingeman.
King walks into a straight right hand from hingeman.
hingeman misses with a few strikes there.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
King should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
King scores with a jab to the head.
hingeman lands a two punch combo.
lavar hingeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
hingeman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from hingeman.
hingeman throws a nice inside leg kick.
hingeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
hingeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
hingeman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
hingeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
hingeman throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
hingeman misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from hingeman.
hingeman throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
hingeman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
hingeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
hingeman misses with a jab, cross combination.
hingeman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
hingeman misses with a series of wild punches.
hingeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by hingeman. hingeman obviously looking to wear him down.
hingeman throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
hingeman takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
hingeman misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hingeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King dodges the punch combination from hingeman.
King slips a jab and a cross from hingeman.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from hingeman, right into the meat.
hingeman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
lavar hingeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
hingeman throws a head kick that misses.
hingeman fails to land with a series of punches.
hingeman misses with a double jab.
hingeman misses with the combination.
hingeman misses with a series of wild punches.
hingeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hingeman misses with a series of wild punches.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
hingeman misses with a two punch combination.
hingeman throws a head kick that misses.
hingeman tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from hingeman.
hingeman scores with a three punch combo!
hingeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
hingeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
hingeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
hingeman blocks a head kick by King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King blocks a head kick by hingeman.
hingeman misses with a two punch combination.
hingeman fails to land with a series of punches.
hingeman misses with a series of wild punches.
hingeman is working the combinations to good effect here.
hingeman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
hingeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
A combination from hingeman does no damage.
hingeman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
hingeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King throws a head kick that misses
and hingeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for hingeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
hingeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
hingeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
hingeman throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lavar hingeman 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.
No joy there for hingeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King misses with a combination
and hingeman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
hingeman cracks King with a good jab.
hingeman throws a combination that misses
and King counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
hingeman manages to break the clinch.
hingeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from hingeman does no damage.
hingeman misses with a combination
and King counters with a leg kick.
King clinches but hingeman breaks the clinch
and hingeman counters with a two punch combo.
hingeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in hingeman's guard now.
King won't allow hingeman to get back to his feet.
King is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
hingeman wriggles free and stands up.
lavar hingeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
hingeman throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
hingeman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
hingeman lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
hingeman misses with the combination.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
hingeman swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
hingeman misses with a combination
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King moves in looking to clinch but hingeman pushes him off.
hingeman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
hingeman throws a half hearted mid kick.
hingeman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King wants to clinch up but hingeman keeps it at a distance.
hingeman misses with a two punch combination.
hingeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
hingeman misses with a combination
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from hingeman.
hingeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a big head kick but hingeman shrugs it off.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
hingeman throws a combination that misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hingeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
hingeman dodges the punch combination from King.
hingeman misses with a combination
and King counters with a head kick.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
hingeman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
King unloading with bombs!
hingeman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
King landing strikes from the mount and hingeman is in trouble!
hingeman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
King postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. hingeman looks a forlorn figure.
King won't let hingeman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King punishing his opponent with strikes.
King cracks hingeman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
King controlling his opponent.
King raining down shots from the mount!
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King tries to control but hingeman wriggling away.
King unloading with bombs!
hingeman trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, King cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
hingeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for hingeman!
hingeman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
King working hingeman over with strikes here.
King throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
hingeman tries to buck King off but he can't manage it.
hingeman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
hingeman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
hingeman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
hingeman is in a horrible position here. King smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
hingeman somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hingeman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and hingeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to de liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hingeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
hingeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
hingeman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for hingeman!
King wants to control the pace but hingeman is squirming around nicely.
King lands with some strikes.
King has hold of hingeman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and hingeman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
King has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of hingeman's face.
hingeman is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King breaks from hingeman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
King lands a nice shot to the head.
King with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King with shots to the head and body - hingeman looks very uncomfortable down there.
King cracks hingeman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
King won't let hingeman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
hingeman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
hingeman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if hingeman tries to get out of the position.
King with a couple of short strikes.
King working away from the top, dropping strikes.
hingeman wants to try and get back to his feet.
King scoring with strikes but hingeman is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hingeman really wants to buck King off and get back to his feet.
King landing shots from mount.
hingeman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
King with the ground and pound from mount.
hingeman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
King lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! King connects with a massive shot to the dome!
hingeman is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
hingeman wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
hingeman has left one of his arms exposed and King doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. hingeman screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micheal King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Selly Sel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Very strong |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Selly Sel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joshua Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joshua Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Sel seems unphased.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Nice defenses there by Sel.
Sel tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Sel misses with a body kick.
Sel lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas throws a jab when Sel was well out of range.
Thomas throws a jab when Sel was well out of range.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas throws a jab when Sel was well out of range.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Sel's shoulder, as Sel tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas throws a jab when Sel was well out of range.
Sel catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sel is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thomas sneaks back into half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Sel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas pushes Sel off looking to stand but Sel dives back in and keeps control.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Sel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Sel wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Thomas trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Sel from controlling successfully.
Sel advances position into side control!
Sel working away.
Sel just content to control the position.
Thomas tries to buck Sel off but Sel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thomas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selly Sel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Sel slips the punch.
Sel throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sel defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Sel seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Sel.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Sel slips a straight right by Thomas.
Sel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Sel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Some wild striking there from Sel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sel on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sel.
Thomas leaves Sel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Sel's defenses.
Sel tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Sel moved out of range nicely.
Sel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selly Sel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sel.
Sel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Sel misses the shot to the body.
Sel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.
Sel slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Sel moves away and avoids it.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sel slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Sel walks into a jab.
Selly Sel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Sel.
Sel moves away from the strike by Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Sel shoots in.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sel slips a jab from Thomas.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sel is defended easily by Thomas.
Sel slips under a jab.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Sel walks into a jab.
Sel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Sel saw that one coming.
Sel defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a hook but Sel avoids it easily.
Sel throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Sel only half commits.
Sel slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joshua Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sel defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sel has time to react.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Sel takes one on the button.
Sel slips under a jab from Thomas.
Sel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Sel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Sel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Thomas has one foot on Sel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Joshua Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Thomas throws a hook but Sel blocks it.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sel doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas throws the left hand but Sel avoids the punch easily.
Thomas jabs Sel right on the nose. Sel blinks but takes it well.
Sel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas leaves Sel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas lunges at Sel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sel's hand.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Sel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sel ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Sel lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Sel connects with a body shot.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sel moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Sel scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Sel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sel somewhat.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Sel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Sel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Sel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Sel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sel blocks a jab.
Sel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sel.
Thomas cracks Sel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sel is rocked!
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Sel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sel walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Sel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas lunges at Sel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sel's hand.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Sel slips the punch.
Sel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sel somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selly Sel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sel defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sel seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a hook but Sel avoids it easily.
Sel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Thomas catches Sel right on the button with a cross.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Sel moved out of range nicely.
Sel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sel duly obliges.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Sel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sel takes one on the button.
Sel avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Sel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Sel drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sel fails with a takedown attempt.
Sel slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws the left hand but Sel avoids the punch easily.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Sel slips under a jab from Thomas.
Sel shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas lands with a right hand.
Sel shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas throws a hook but Sel avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a combination. Sel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Sel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas tests Sel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas cracks Sel with an open hand slap.
Sel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas scores with a jab. Sel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Sel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Sel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sel fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between bingo bango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Huecias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Huecias's choice of entrance music: All these thing that I've done. Tony Huecias looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bingo bango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Huecias!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bango misses the jab.
Huecias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
bango shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by bango.
bango knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huecias on the ground.
bango is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Huecias is surviving well by controlling bango's body position as best he can.
bango working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Tony Huecias has been cut.
Huecias can't escape the position.
bango landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
bango in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The cut above Tony Huecias's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Huecias's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). bingo bango!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poopdeck PJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins comes to the cage accompanied by Jesus Walks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Goins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Poopdeck PJ!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Goins.
Nice straight punches there by Goins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goins.
Goins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
PJ closes the distance and clinches up with Goins, looking for a takedown. PJ pushes Goins against the cage but Goins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Goins.
PJ shoots in but Goins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
PJ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
PJ throws out a loose jab but Goins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goins tests PJ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goins has managed to clinch.
Goins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt PJ or not.
Goins has PJ pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Goins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending PJ tumbling to the mat - Goins dives into PJ's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PJ controlling Goins's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goins slips nicely into half guard.
PJ on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PJ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goins is working away from the top position though.
Goins wants to control but PJ is keeping him busy.
Goins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goins is stalling here. PJ is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and PJ has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Goins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
PJ looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PJ performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
PJ thows a huge punch but Goins dodges it nicely.
Goins is looking to control PJ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goins avoid being mounted?
PJ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goins keeps working.
Goins trying to control but PJ postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Goins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
PJ takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goins cracks PJ with a good jab.
Goins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
PJ looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goins is fending him off so far but PJ persists. Nope, Goins circles away and we're back to standing.
Goins lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from PJ misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goins.
PJ takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goins connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goins lands with a hook. PJ tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. PJ is trying to defend but Goins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PJ is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
PJ keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goins trying to control the action but PJ is working from the bottom.
Goins thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing PJ to regain full guard.
Goins 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. PJ is keeping the position for now.
PJ bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goins's guard.
Goins is looking for a triangle but PJ pushes his legs off easily.
PJ trying to control the position from guard on top but Goins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PJ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goins is keeping the position for now.
Goins keeping moving, preventing PJ from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PJ preventing the sweep.
PJ is pushing down on Goins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goins is fighting to maintain full guard but PJ has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goins gets back to full guard.
Goins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. PJ defends it easily.
Goins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goins trying to keep a closed guard but PJ is proving a slippery customer.
PJ trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goins distracts PJ with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goins throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Goins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Goins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping PJ at a distance.
PJ drops his hands momentarily and Goins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
PJ scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goins is trying to get back to full guard.
Goins trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Goins is in all sorts of trouble here.
PJ looking to control but Goins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goins is looking to improve his position but PJ isn't that keen on the idea.
Goins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PJ is trying to control the action in half guard but Goins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goins actively working from the bottom here.
PJ is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
PJ is trying to control. Goins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
PJ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
PJ tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goins wants to control but PJ is keeping busy.
PJ trying to control from half guard but Goins is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goins trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
PJ on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Goins does it's job there.
PJ ducks right into an uppercut from Goins.
Goins scores a takedown into full mount!
PJ is trying to escape the mount.
Goins trying to control but PJ is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins has control of PJ's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and PJ regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leroy Goins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for PJ because Goins loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
PJ wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Goins.
PJ tries to reverse the position but Goins maintains control.
Poopdeck PJ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PJ is squirming around, avoiding Goins's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. PJ looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Goins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Goins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spice comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jimbo Spice has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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18
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice drops with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but looks back up at him and smiles so Spice waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
is rocked!
It looks like has been cut.
looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
moves out of range as Spice strikes.
Oh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice throws out a loose jab but uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by .
Spice misses the jab.
Spice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spice throws a series of punches but avoids them all with ease.
Spice throws a right hand that ducks under and follows up with a left that also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by .
seems to have got his legs back now.
Spice throws a series of punches but avoids them all with ease.
Spice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spice connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Spice!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Curtain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gijs Groosman (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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194 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Curtain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gijs Groosman!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groosman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Groosman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtain.
Groosman throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtain.
Groosman throws out a loose jab but Curtain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtain misses with a straight left.
Curtain throws a good cross that connects.
Curtain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groosman.
Curtain misses with a looping right.
A jab from Curtain misses.
Curtain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Groosman misses with a hook.
Curtain throws a hook but Groosman blocks it.
Groosman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtain swinging wildly here.
Curtain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Groosman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curtain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Groosman.
Groosman looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtain is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groosman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtain was well out of range. Poor timing from Groosman.
Curtain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Groosman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtain.
Groosman misses with a straight left.
Groosman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtain.
A telegraphed right hand from Groosman misses the target.
Groosman throws a hook to the side of Curtain's head but Curtain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Curtain lands with an uppercut that bounces Groosman off the cage and back into rage.
Groosman scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Kevin Curtain has been cut.
Curtain tries to move into range but Groosman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Curtain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Groosman throws the left hand but Curtain avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Groosman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Groosman slips a straight right by Curtain.
Curtain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Groosman swivels and escapes.
Curtain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Groosman.
Curtain misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Groosman throws out the jab.
Curtain moves out of range as Groosman strikes.
Curtain misses with a wild combination.
Curtain misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Curtain misses.
Curtain lands a jab.
Groosman with a jab.
Curtain is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groosman throws a shot from downtown. Curtain moves away and avoids it.
Curtain lands with a straight right. Groosman didn't see that one coming.
Groosman looks to throw the jab but Curtain is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Groosman, as that shot connected.
Oh Curtain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curtain slips under a jab from Groosman.
Curtain seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Groosman.
Curtain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groosman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Curtain.
Groosman lands with a straight right. Curtain didn't see that one coming.
Groosman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Curtain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Groosman ducks under a wild hook from Curtain.
Groosman connects with a crisp jab.
Groosman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtain's head backwards.
Groosman avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Groosman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtain slips under a jab from Groosman.
Curtain moves away from the strike by Groosman.
Groosman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curtain's head.
Groosman looks to land a right hand but Curtain moved out of range.
Groosman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Groosman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Curtain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Groosman doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groosman throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtain.
Curtain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gijs Groosman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Groosman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Groosman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtain.
Groosman blocks the body kick.
Curtain defending well as Groosman loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Groosman finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Groosman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtain tests Groosman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Groosman staying out of range there.
Curtain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Groosman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groosman throws a big shot that misses.
Groosman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curtain's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Groosman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Curtain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gijs Groosman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Curtain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Curtain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Groosman misses with a hook.
Groosman ducks under a wild hook from Curtain.
Gijs Groosman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtain looks to land a right hand but Groosman moved out of range.
Groosman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curtain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Groosman sizes up Curtain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Groosman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Groosman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Groosman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Groosman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curtain scores with a jab.
Groosman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Groosman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Groosman scores with a hook.
Kevin Curtain's cut is getting worse.
Curtain looks to throw the jab but Groosman is out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Groosman! Curtain is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gijs Groosman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Deon Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison King has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Deon Fernandez's chin.
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deon Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harrison King!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a body shot.
King scores a takedown into full mount!
Fernandez regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away.
King tries to pass to full mount but Fernandez defends it.
Fernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fernandez.
Fernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from King there.
King is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fernandez working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is working hard here to advance position.
King is working for a guillotine from mount but Fernandez frees his head quite easily.
Fernandez is looking to improve his position but King isn't that keen on the idea.
Fernandez taking shots to the head.
King punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandez tries to improve his position but instead King has taken his back!
Fernandez tries to escape but King has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fernandez manages to reverse the position and now he's in King's guard. Nice work there by Fernandez.
King working for submissions but it's allowed Fernandez to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to roll over but Fernandez keeps him under control.
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King trying to control but Fernandez postures up.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King tries to roll over but Fernandez keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Fernandez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
King loads up on a big right hand but Fernandez slips the punch.
Fernandez ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Harrison King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
King wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
King slips nicely into half guard.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fernandez sees it coming and defends easily.
King wants to free his trapped foot but Fernandez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from King there.
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Fernandez tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison King 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.
Fernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
King throws a body punch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
King keeping control of the position.
Fernandez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from King.
Fernandez in side control lands a decent elbow.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
Fernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.
King is trying to control Fernandez's posture but Fernandez avoids it.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fernandez moves nicely into side control.
King gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fernandez pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fernandez is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Fernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King has his foot on Fernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
King is breathing heavily.
King looking for a guillotine here but Fernandez defends easily.
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandez is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fernandez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernandez slips under a jab.
Fernandez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King has his foot on Fernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King wants to improve his position but instead Fernandez has moved into half guard.
Fernandez decides to stand up.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Fernandez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
King avoids the head kick by Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
A bone on bone clash there as Fernandez blocks the leg kick.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a combination that misses
and Fernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fernandez is trying to defend but King finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
King wants to pass to mount but Fernandez is defending the position.
Fernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fernandez.
King chips away with some ground and pound.
King content to stall in guard here.
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
King landing with the ground and pound.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez.
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working the head and body with strikes.
King wants to control but Fernandez is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. King lands a nice short elbow.
Fernandez wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
King wants to free his trapped foot but Fernandez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
King passes the guard and advances to mount!
King looking to finish Fernandez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fernandez!
Fernandez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fernandez is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King is working for a submission of some sort.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harrison King.
I think King 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison King!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanom Tom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Round 5. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nai Khanom Tom !
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanom Tom blocks the body kick.
Khanom Tom throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khanom Tom misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Khanom Tom misses the shot to the body.
Daniels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khanom Tom looks to land a right hand but Daniels moved out of range.
Khanom Tom throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khanom Tom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khanom Tom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khanom Tom circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels works over Khanom Tom 's head and body with a nice combination.
Khanom Tom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daniels misses with a body punch
and Khanom Tom counters with an outside leg kick.
Khanom Tom throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Khanom Tom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanom Tom slips a jab from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Khanom Tom counter with a right hand.
Khanom Tom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Khanom Tom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daniels's head.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Khanom Tom moved out of range nicely.
Khanom Tom throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
Khanom Tom connects with a right hand. Daniels shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khanom Tom counters with a nice leg kick.
Khanom Tom closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
Khanom Tom lands a body shot.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Khanom Tom .
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khanom Tom lands a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nai Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daniels has time to react.
Nice jab there from Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Khanom Tom moved out of range nicely.
Khanom Tom throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daniels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Khanom Tom lands a left and a right that send Daniels crashing to the mat, dazed. Khanom Tom thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Daniels is rocked!
Khanom Tom throws a monster overhand right that drops Daniels! Khanom Tom follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nai Khanom Tom !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutal Rees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rees might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Soulfly-Frontlines. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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212 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brutal Rees!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan IV lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV sends Rees crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sullivan IV is motioning to the referee to let Rees up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rees is rocked!
Sullivan IV throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rees clean off his feet! He's out cold! Sullivan IV stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John L Sullivan IV! John L Sullivan IV retains his light heavyweight title!
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