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The Smashes: Round 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thai Tanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Taggart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole Taggart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Prefers standup |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thai Tanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Taggart!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Tanic. No joy for Taggart on that attempt.
Taggart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taggart misses with the body kick
and Tanic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tanic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taggart checks a low kick from Tanic.
Taggart clinches up with Tanic and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanic as Taggart tries to tie him up.
Taggart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taggart avoids the elbow strike from Tanic, against the cage.
Taggart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taggart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taggart avoiding damage.
Tanic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Taggart fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taggart is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanic misses with an elbow strike.
Taggart blocks the elbow strike.
Taggart working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taggart misses with a punch on the inside.
Taggart is pushing Tanic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tanic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanic as Taggart tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taggart throws an elbow but misses.
Taggart misses with an elbow strike.
Taggart can't find room to land a body shot as Tanic controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taggart has him pressed against the cage.
Taggart throws an elbow that misses.
Tanic lands a nice elbow.
Taggart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Taggart.
Tanic is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taggart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tanic's brow.
Tanic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanic tries to land a knee to the head but Taggart blocks with his arms.
Tanic breaks from the clinch.
Taggart connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Taggart with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanic misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taggart checks a leg kick.
Cole Taggart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanic blocks the body kick.
Taggart wants to clinch.
Tanic checks a low kick from Taggart.
Taggart walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taggart shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanic sprawls well. He's pushed Taggart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thai Tanic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Taggart.
Tanic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taggart misses with a head kick.
Tanic connects with a solid leg kick.
Taggart misses with a head kick.
Tanic checks a leg kick.
Tanic blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taggart shoots in but Tanic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taggart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanic blocks a head kick by Taggart.
Tanic misses with a body kick.
Tanic lands with a kick to the temple. Taggart shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Tanic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taggart's calf.
Taggart avoids the head kick by Tanic.
Taggart misses with a body kick.
Taggart moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanic lands an elbow inside that Taggart shrugs off.
Taggart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taggart working aggressively here.
Tanic misses with a knee strike.
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 Thai Tanic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taggart throws a leg kick that misses.
Tanic wants to slow Taggart down by chopping away at his legs.
Tanic moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taggart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanic.
Tanic throws a push kick but Taggart slaps the foot to one side.
Tanic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thai Tanic is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taggart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taggart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taggart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taggart.
A head kick misses from Taggart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tanic.
Taggart moves in looking to clinch but Tanic pushes him off.
A head kick from Tanic lands but Taggart takes it in his stride.
Tanic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taggart is breathing heavily.
Tanic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taggart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taggart misses with a hook. Tanic ducked under it nicely.
Taggart throws a front kick aimed at Tanic's knee but Tanic avoids it well.
Tanic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taggart throws out the jab.
Tanic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tanic thumps Taggart with a low kick.
Tanic throws a sloppy head kick and Taggart moves out of range easily.
Tanic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taggart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanic throws a head kick that misses.
Thai Tanic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taggart blocks a low kick nicely.
Taggart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taggart avoids the head kick by Tanic.
Taggart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanic swats away the attempt to clinch by Taggart.
Tanic thuds his shin into the meat of Taggart's side.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tanic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taggart checks a low kick from Tanic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanic.
Tanic throws a sloppy head kick and Taggart moves out of range easily.
Taggart throws a head kick but Tanic moves out of range.
Taggart cracks the inside of Tanic's front leg.
Tanic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taggart.
Tanic misses with a wild body shot.
Tanic avoids the head kick by Taggart.
Taggart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanic. Tanic obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanic checks a low kick from Taggart.
Tanic throws a sloppy head kick and Taggart moves out of range easily.
Taggart is looking to clinch but Tanic is avoiding it.
Taggart throws a head kick but Tanic moves out of range.
Tanic scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanic throws a leg kick but Taggart checks it.
A lazy body kick from Taggart
and Tanic counters with an inside leg kick.
Taggart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tanic checks it well.
Taggart tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taggart tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tanic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tanic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taggart.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanic.
Tanic throws a head kick that misses.
Taggart blocks a head kick by Tanic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Tanic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tanic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taggart tries to score with a low kick but Tanic moves his leg out of the way.
Taggart fails to land the takedown.
Tanic swats away the attempt to clinch by Taggart.
Good work by Tanic as he checks the leg kick.
Taggart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taggart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanic.
Taggart throws a solid leg kick but Tanic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taggart.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taggart checks a leg kick.
Tanic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tanic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Taggart checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taggart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taggart was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanic.
Taggart throws a body kick that misses
and Tanic counters with an outside leg kick.
Taggart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taggart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taggart misses with a head kick.
Taggart's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanic under the eye.
Tanic throws a head kick that misses.
Tanic throws a sloppy head kick and Taggart moves out of range easily.
Taggart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tanic tries a low kick but Taggart avoids it.
Taggart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanic did well to prevent Taggart getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taggart is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taggart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taggart is looking to advance position but Tanic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanic controlling the position easily from mount.
Taggart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taggart tries to hold on but Tanic postures up.
Tanic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole Taggart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We're going to have a standup here because Thai Tanic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Taggart checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taggart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taggart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanic rushes Taggart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Taggart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanic.
Tanic lands a nice elbow.
Tanic pushes off an throws an elbow but Taggart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tanic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taggart swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanic dodges an elbow strike from Taggart.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taggart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taggart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanic's elbow.
Thai Tanic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanic misses with an elbow strike.
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 Thai Tanic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanic, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Tanic!
Thai Tanic 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punchy comes to the cage accompanied by Trent From Punchy. Mike Freeman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Punchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman sizes up Punchy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Freeman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Punchy's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Freeman in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Punchy wants to improve his position but Freeman is controlling well.
Freeman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Punchy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Punchy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Punchy is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman wants to control but Punchy postures up.
Freeman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Punchy lands with a straight right. Freeman didn't see that one coming.
Punchy throws a sloppy head kick and Freeman moves out of range easily.
Punchy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mike Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Punchy moves into full guard.
Freeman postures up in Punchy's guard and throws a big left but Punchy blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Freeman controls the pace.
Punchy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Freeman has gone for a leg lock! Punchy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Freeman's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punchy trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Punchy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freeman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punchy has managed to get both his arms back between Freeman's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking for a triangle but Punchy pushes his legs off easily.
Freeman working a defensive guard but Punchy passes into half guard.
Freeman is concentrating on defense, preventing Punchy from advancing position.
Freeman is defending against the submission attempts here by Punchy.
Freeman has a hand on Punchy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Punchy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Freeman looks winded!
Punchy tries to control but Freeman wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Punchy looking to secure an arm triangle but Freeman defends it well.
Freeman working to try and regain half guard.
Punchy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Freeman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Freeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punchy.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punchy pinned against the cage. Punchy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freeman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Punchy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Punchy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freeman is one step ahead there.
Punchy trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
Freeman trying to control but Punchy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Punchy is retaining full guard.
Punchy wants to sweep but no luck.
Freeman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Freeman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Punchy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Freeman has Punchy in his guard.
Freeman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punchy defends it easily.
Freeman controls Punchy momentarily but Punchy frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
Freeman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Punchy has passed into half guard!
Freeman is looking for a sweep. Punchy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Punchy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freeman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman trying to hold on to Punchy's head to control him but Punchy postures up.
Punchy tries to pass to full mount but Freeman defends it.
Freeman is looking to escape.
Freeman is looking for a sweep. Punchy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Punchy wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Punchy is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Punchy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Freeman defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy prevents Freeman from standing back up.
Punchy is trying to work for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Punchy manages to pass to mount!
Punchy trying to control but Freeman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Freeman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Punchy connects with a jab.
Freeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punchy thumps Freeman with a low kick.
Punchy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Freeman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Punchy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Freeman dives in and grabs Punchy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Punchy pushes down on Freeman's head and hops out.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Punchy.
Punchy looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Freeman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Punchy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Punchy is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
Freeman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Freeman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Freeman is looking for a kimura here.
Punchy looking for submissions off his back.
Freeman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Punchy defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Freeman 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.
Punchy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Freeman preventing the sweep.
Freeman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Freeman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Punchy controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freeman looking to sit in guard and control but Punchy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trent Punchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punchy throws a big elbow that misses.
Punchy advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to improve his position.
Freeman wants to control but Punchy postures up.
Freeman is trying to improve his position.
Punchy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Punchy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Freeman 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Freeman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup |
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Davies!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Davies avoids the damage to the body.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Davies avoids the damage to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Davies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith has Davies pressed against the cage.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Davies looks winded!
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Davies is blocking nicely.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davies's face.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Davies blocks it.
Davies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davies is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Davies avoids the damage to the body.
Davies letting Smith take a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Davies avoids the damage to the body.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davies avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Davies successfully pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Davies is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith gets to his feet. Davies looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Trent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Davies tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davies blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Davies blocks with his arms.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davies is defending well for now.
Davies goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trent Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Davies.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith looks to clinch
and Davies counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Davies.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davies.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Davies tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Davies drops back down to his feet.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davies.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Davies managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Davies takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davies is defending well for now.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davies managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Davies is blocking nicely.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Davies is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trent Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Davies.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Davies avoids the damage to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davies's efforts to push away.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davies tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Trent Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to clinch but Davies is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Davies makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith wants to clinch up but Davies keeps it at a distance.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Davies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davies blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Davies blocks with his arms.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Davies avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Smith dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Davies shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davies gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith moves out of range as Davies strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davies just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?
Davies jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davies.
Davies is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Davies jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trent Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Davies.
Davies tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Davies drops back down to his feet.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith working Davies over with knees to the body.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Davies's ribcage.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davies is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith working Davies over with knees to the body.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davies's face.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davies blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Davies blocks it.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Davies avoids the damage to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davies managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Davies has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Davies pushes him off.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith avoids the body shot from Davies.
Smith tries to clinch but Davies is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davies, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davies.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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!
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scott Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trent Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davies tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Smith!
A very excited looking Trent Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Warne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Turbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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164 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Warne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turbitt. Turbitt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Warne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turbitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Warne.
Warne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Warne scores with a hook to the body. Turbitt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turbitt gets caught napping as Warne dives in and scores a takedown. Turbitt manages to retain guard.
Warne is looking to stand up but Turbitt won't let him.
Warne trying to control but Turbitt is working from the bottom.
Warne is stalling in the full guard.
Turbitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Warne trying to control the position from guard on top but Turbitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shane Warne just wasn't active enough.
Turbitt shoots and misses
and Warne counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Turbitt!
Warne controlling his opponent.
Warne lands a big shot there that rocks Turbitt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turbitt wants to hold on but Warne pushes him away.
Warne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turbitt on the ground.
Turbitt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turbitt looks winded!
Turbitt is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Warne is tapping! Great win for Turbitt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Turbitt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Lowey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowey comes to the cage accompanied by Land Down Under. Peter Lowey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Lowey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Davies!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowey digs a good hook to Davies's body.
Davies tried to score with a low kick but Lowey checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Lowey. Those never looked like landing.
Lowey throws a right and a left that Davies avoids nicely.
Davies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lowey throws a nice looking combination but Davies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowey looks to throw the jab but Davies is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davies.
Lowey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowey takes a swing at Davies's ribcage but misses.
Davies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Davies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowey.
Lowey throws an overhand right that lands on Davies's shoulder, as Davies tries to avoid the shot.
Lowey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lowey throws a body punch but Davies moves out of range.
Lowey stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies misses with a looping left.
Davies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Davies closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lowey to the mat! Lowey manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies trying to control but Lowey is working from the bottom.
Davies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davies looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lowey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies scoring with some ground and pound.
Davies wants to control from the top but Lowey keeps moving.
Davies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davies throwing strikes but missing.
Lowey keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies works over Lowey with some ground and pound from guard.
Davies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davies trying to control but Lowey is working from the bottom.
Lowey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lowey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lowey tries to get out of the position.
Davies lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davies throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies preventing the sweep.
Davies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davies is looking to work some ground and pound but Lowey has wrist control.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lowey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davies working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davies is looking to advance position but Lowey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davies wants to control but Lowey is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Davies dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davies gets the takedown into side control.
Lowey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Davies thows a huge punch but Lowey dodges it nicely.
Davies is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lowey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davies.
Lowey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davies is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Davies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davies not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lowey is trying to get back to full guard.
Davies working the head and body with strikes.
Davies throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lowey to regain full guard.
Lowey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lowey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies throws an elbow that misses. Lowey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davies's guard. Nice move by Lowey!
Davies has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lowey has passed into side control.
Davies tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lowey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davies struggling a bit here.
Davies is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Davies's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lowey stands up and beckons Davies to his feet.
Davies throws a head kick but Lowey moves out of range.
Davies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lowey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Davies shoots for a double leg takedown but Lowey sprawls well. He's pushed Davies's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lowey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Davies swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Davies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lowey lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lowey as he avoids it easily.
Peter Lowey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Davies.
Davies is looking to score with low kicks.
Lowey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davies scores with a push kick.
Davies drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Davies throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davies trying to control but Lowey is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davies being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Davies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lowey moves away from the strike by Davies.
Lowey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davies scores with a takedown into Lowey's guard.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lowey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davies trying to control but Lowey is working from the bottom.
Lowey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davies!
Davies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lowey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowey trying to control but Davies is having none of it.
Peter Lowey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lowey controlling his opponent.
Davies holds on for dear life, controlling Lowey's posture momentarily.
Davies is desperately trying to improve his position but Lowey has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Luke Davies has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowey wants to control the pace but Davies is squirming around nicely.
We're going to have a standup here because Peter Lowey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A leg kick checked by Lowey.
A head kick from Davies lands but Lowey takes it in his stride.
Lowey lands a head shot.
Lowey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Lowey.
Davies looks for a takedown but Lowey sprawls well.
Luke Davies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davies avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Lowey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davies has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Davies!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clive Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milk Nibbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Churchill comes to the cage accompanied by Australian National Anthem . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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18
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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18
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clive Churchill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Milk Nibbles!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Churchill lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nibbles takes a step back to recover.
Nibbles looks for a takedown but Churchill sprawls well.
Nibbles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Churchill circles away.
Churchill connects with a solid leg kick.
Nibbles avoids the head kick by Churchill.
Nibbles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clive Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milk Nibbles.
Nibbles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Churchill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nibbles with a poor takedown
and Churchill counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Churchill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nibbles's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibbles closes the distance and clinches up with Churchill, looking for a takedown. Nibbles pushes Churchill against the cage but Churchill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nibbles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Churchill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Churchill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nibbles's sensitive parts.
Nibbles takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nibbles.
Churchill connects with an inside leg kick.
Churchill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Churchill feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nibbles's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nibbles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Churchill's waist but Churchill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nibbles off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churchill scoring well with a low kick there.
Churchill connects with a solid leg kick.
Nibbles looks winded!
Nibbles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nibbles takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nibbles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Churchill.
Churchill lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nibbles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Churchill counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nibbles crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Churchill - the referee stops the clock and Nibbles gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Churchill. Nibbles manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Churchill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Churchill pushes Nibbles away with a front kick.
Churchill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Churchill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nibbles is trying desperately to land a takedown but Churchill is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nibbles.
Churchill cracks the inside of Nibbles's front leg.
Churchill connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchill feints and then cracks Nibbles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nibbles down.
Churchill throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nibbles's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill throws a leg kick which misses Nibbles's front leg but catches the back leg as Nibbles tries to avoid it.
Churchill lands a leg kick that knocks Nibbles off balance momentarily.
Nibbles has his takedown stuffed
and Churchill counters with a good, hard body kick but Nibbles shrugs it off.
Nibbles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Churchill throws a quick inside leg kick.
Churchill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nibbles's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Churchill lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Churchill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Churchill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Churchill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nibbles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nibbles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Churchill thumps Nibbles with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nibbles might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Churchill has got the better of the exchanges.
Churchill throws a leg kick which misses Nibbles's front leg but catches the back leg as Nibbles tries to avoid it.
Churchill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nibbles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Churchill tenderised Nibbles's leg. Nibbles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Churchill.
Churchill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Churchill lands a leg kick that knocks Nibbles off balance momentarily.
Nibbles is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Churchill scores with a head kick. Nibbles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Churchill - that will leave a mark!
Nibbles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clive Churchill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churchill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Churchill throws a front kick that sends Nibbles stumbling back into the cage.
Clive Churchill is winning the standup battle so far.
Churchill scores with a kick to the midsection.
Churchill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Churchill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Churchill lands a big head kick that sends Nibbles tumbling to the mat! Churchill takes a step backwards and waves Nibbles back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nibbles is rocked!
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!
Churchill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nibbles is still on wobbly legs! Can Churchill finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Nibbles crumples to the floor! Churchill milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clive Churchill!
Clive Churchill was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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