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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Specter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Hill! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harvey Specter! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Specter lands a leg kick that knocks Hill off balance momentarily. Specter 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. Hill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Specter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Specter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hill blocks a jab. Specter thows a body shot but no joy. Specter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Specter connects with a looping right hand.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Specter.
Specter lands with a nice body punch. Specter moves out of range of the body kick. Hill walks into a left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Specter fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Specter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hill back to the cage. Specter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Harvey Specter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Specter. A slapping body kick lands there for Hill. Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Specter. That did some damage! Specter throws a big shot that misses. Specter lands a jab to the head.
Specter throws a leg kick and Hill counters with an outside leg kick.
Specter throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot. Hill wants to slow Specter down by chopping away at his legs. Specter misses with a looping left. Hill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Specter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Crunch! Specter slams his shin into Hill's torso. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Specter scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Specter misses. Specter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hill throws a head kick that misses. Hill gets caught flat footed, as Specter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Specter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hill pulls Specter in close to his closed guard and prevents Specter from doing any damage or advancing position. Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hill holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bradley Hill wasn't doing enough on the ground. Specter throws a chopping leg kick but Hill manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hill ducks under a wild hook from Specter. Specter lands with a shot to the body. Specter misses with a body shot.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Specter lands with a good body shot. Specter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily. Specter thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Specter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Specter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hill walks into a jab. Specter misses with an uppercut. Specter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Specter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Specter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hill swivels and escapes. Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Specter dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Specter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away. Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Specter moves away. Specter misses with a left hand and Hill counters with a flying knee. Nice. Specter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Specter takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses. Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Specter is able to avoid easily. Specter wants to land a leg kick but Hill is out of range. A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target. Specter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Specter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Specter swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hill lands a nice shot that snaps Specter's head back.
Specter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab. Specter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Specter connects with a jab. Specter misses with a low kick as Hill jumps back. Hill tries to land a leg kick but Specter saw it coming and moves away.
Specter with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hill scores with a head kick.
Hill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bradley Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Specter stuns Hill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Specter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hill is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hill looks up at the clock. Bad move! Specter lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hill. Specter pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Specter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Godbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrett comes to the cage accompanied by Riot Maker. The key to victory for James Barrett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Barrett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Godbolt! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barrett misses with a body kick. Barrett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barrett slips a straight right by Godbolt. Barrett misses with a low kick. Barrett throws the left hand but Godbolt avoids the punch easily. Barrett misses with a head kick.
A jab from Godbolt misses. Godbolt fails with a takedown attempt. Barrett throws a hook but Godbolt avoids it easily. Barrett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Godbolt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrett counters with a leg kick. Barrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godbolt. A head kick misses from Barrett.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barrett scores with a nice head shot. Godbolt avoids the head kick by Barrett.
Godbolt takes a swing at Barrett's ribcage but misses. Godbolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Barrett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Barrett looks to land a right hand but Godbolt moved out of range. Godbolt slips a jab from Barrett. Barrett connects with a right hand. Godbolt shakes it off. The fighters circling - Godbolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Godbolt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Godbolt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Barrett is looking to slow Godbolt down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barrett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Godbolt misses with a hook. Barrett ducked under it nicely. Barrett cracks a nice hook into Godbolt's ribs. Barrett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Barrett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Godbolt checks a leg kick nicely. Godbolt misses with a looping left. Godbolt misses with a straight left. Godbolt misses with a body shot.
Barrett misses with a straight left. Barrett misses with a hook. Godbolt throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barrett ducks under a wild hook from Godbolt. Barrett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godbolt at a distance.
Godbolt throws a shot from downtown. Barrett moves away and avoids it. Godbolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrett. Godbolt moves out of range of the leg kick from Barrett. A head kick misses from Barrett. Barrett scores with a jab. Godbolt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Godbolt staying out of range there. Godbolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barrett looks to land a combination but Godbolt avoids it well. Godbolt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. An inside leg kick lands from Barrett. Barrett jabs Godbolt right on the nose. Godbolt blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barrett throws a quick inside leg kick. Barrett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Barrett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Godbolt is out of range. Godbolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barrett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The fighters circling - Godbolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Barrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godbolt manages to avoid it. Barrett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. James Barrett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barrett lands the left hand. Barrett throws a solid leg kick but Godbolt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrett. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Godbolt. Godbolt looking to score a takedown here. Barrett is defending well but Godbolt drives through and ends up in Barrett's guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Barrett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Barrett dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barrett misses with a hook. Godbolt ducked under it nicely. Barrett throws a hook but Godbolt avoids it easily. Godbolt moves out of range of the strikes. Nice defenses there by Godbolt. Barrett misses with a right hand and Godbolt counters with a lovely straight right hand! Barrett looks to land a combination. Godbolt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut. James Barrett is winning the standup battle so far. Barrett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Godbolt misses with a body shot.
Barrett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barrett throws a sloppy head kick and Godbolt moves out of range easily. Barrett throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Godbolt with a body punch. A glancing blow. Barrett throws a hook but Godbolt blocks it. Godbolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrett manages to avoid it. Barrett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Godbolt. Godbolt circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Barrett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Barrett tests Godbolt's chin there with a solid looking shot. Barrett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godbolt throws out the jab. Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Godbolt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barrett looks to throw the jab but Godbolt is out of range. Barrett throws out a leg kick but Godbolt moves out of range and Barrett only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barrett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godbolt. Barrett wants to slow Godbolt down by chopping away at his legs. Godbolt ducks under a wild hook from Barrett. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Godbolt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barrett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barrett tries to land a leg kick but Godbolt saw it coming and moves away.
Barrett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Godbolt throws a hook but Barrett blocks it. Barrett jabs at Godbolt's body. Godbolt cracks Barrett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Godbolt misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Godbolt darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Godbolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett throws a shot from downtown. Godbolt moves away and avoids it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Godbolt checks a leg kick. Godbolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett. Godbolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godbolt loads up on a big right hand but Barrett slips the punch. Barrett clobbers Godbolt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Barrett avoids the body shot from Godbolt.
Barrett throws an overhand right that lands on Godbolt's shoulder, as Godbolt tries to avoid the shot. Godbolt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barrett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barrett is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up. Godbolt's corner is telling him to maintain position. Barrett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrett, not yet. Barrett looking for a guillotine here but Godbolt defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barrett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Godbolt controls the pace. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Godbolt lands a couple of decent looking shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Barrett will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Godbolt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Godbolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrett.
Godbolt moves out of range as Barrett strikes. Godbolt blocks a jab. Barrett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Barrett throws a solid leg kick but Godbolt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrett. Godbolt loads up on a big right hand but Barrett slips the punch. Barrett throws a low kick but Godbolt moves out of range easily. Godbolt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barrett did well to prevent Godbolt getting side control. Godbolt wants to control but Barrett is keeping him busy. Godbolt is nestled in close to Barrett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Barrett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barrett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Godbolt wants to control from the top but Barrett keeps moving. Barrett trying to control the position.
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Matthew Godbolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Godbolt wants to pass the guard but Barrett is keeping the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matthew Godbolt wasn't active enough on the ground. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barrett, right into the meat.
Barrett's corner calls for a 1-2. Barrett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Barrett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Godbolt checks it well. Barrett swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Barrett. A nice leg kick lands there from Barrett. Godbolt throws a jab when Barrett was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrett, as that shot connected.
Barrett throws a right and a left that both miss. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barrett.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godbolt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrett, as that shot connected.
Godbolt defending well as Barrett loads up on a big left hand. Barrett throws a combination that misses and Godbolt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Godbolt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Barrett throws a leg kick but Godbolt sees it coming and moves out of range. Godbolt lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barrett misses the shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Godbolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Barrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barrett ducks right into an uppercut from Godbolt. Barrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Godbolt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barrett tries to land a leg kick but Godbolt saw it coming and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barrett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Godbolt under the eye. James Barrett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Barrett throws a head kick that misses.
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 James Barrett. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrett, 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 30:28 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Barrett! In his post fight interview, James Barrett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroyyyy Jenkinsssss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damo Dustup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroyyyy Jenkinsssss looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leroyyyy Jenkinsssss! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damo Dustup! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkinsssss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jenkinsssss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Leroyyyy Jenkinsssss has been cut. Dustup lands an uppercut, right on the button! Jenkinsssss tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damo Dustup!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Willems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Torello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle Willems could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Torello's chin.
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144 lbs
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyle Willems! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Torello! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Willems misses with a leg kick and Torello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Willems dives in and grabs Torello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torello pushes down on Willems's head and hops out. Willems throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torello's waist but Torello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Willems off to one side. Willems moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Willems swings for the body but Torello moves out of range.
Torello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Torello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Willems drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Willems misses with a wild body shot. Willems stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torello. Willems misses with an uppercut. Both fighters circling a little - Torello finishes the exchange with a kick 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! A decent looking cross lands there for Torello. Nice uppercut there from Torello.
Willems is rocked! Torello lands a nice leg kick that just misses Willems's sensitive parts. Oh Willems is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Willems is breathing heavily. Torello lands with a right and another and another! Willems is in big trouble! Torello lands again and this time it's lights out for Willems! A quality knockout there for Torello.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Torello! James Torello is the new bantamweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, James Torello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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