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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grundy Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Staley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grundy Wall's chin.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grundy Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Staley!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Staley is defended easily by Wall.
Wall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Staley dives in and grabs Wall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wall pushes down on Staley's head and hops out.
Staley tries to clinch
and Wall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Staley shoots in for a takedown but Wall shows good takedown defense.
Grundy Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Staley.
Staley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wall comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Staley stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Wall is on him like rabid pit bull! Staley slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grundy Wall!
During a confident post fight interview, Grundy Wall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Specter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey Specter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bradley Hill's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harvey Specter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Hill!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Specter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Specter moves out of range easily.
Hill throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Specter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hill's half guard.
Hill looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Specter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Specter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Specter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter throws a strike but Hill avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Specter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Specter controlling from the top position.
Hill is trying to keep Specter in close.
Specter lands a couple of digs.
Hill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Specter throwing strikes but missing.
Hill is looking to stand up but Specter isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Specter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Specter from controlling successfully.
Hill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Specter is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Specter.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Specter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Specter is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Specter from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Specter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Specter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Specter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
Specter blocks the body kick.
Specter gets a double leg takedown into Hill's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Specter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hill controls Specter momentarily but Specter frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Specter trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill has control of Specter's left arm, preventing Specter from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Specter 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.
Hill digs a good hook to Specter's body.
Specter throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Specter scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Specter feints and then cracks Hill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hill down.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hill misses with a right hand
and Specter counters with a stiff right hand.
Specter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Specter takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Specter avoids a kick to the body.
Specter just misses with a punch to the body.
Specter throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Specter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Specter.
Hill is rocked!
Harvey Specter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Specter throws a monster overhand right that drops Hill! Specter follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Specter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yen has chosen Niggas in Paris (Instrumental) as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donnie Yen!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Yen coming out on top.
Yen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yen.
Yen with a jab.
Bateman throws an off balance right hand
and Yen counters with a series of strikes. Bateman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yen with a nice cross.
Yen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bateman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bateman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Yen.
Yen tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Yen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman misses with a hook.
Yen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bateman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bateman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bateman swats away the attempt to clinch by Yen.
Yen tries to clinch up.
Yen wants to clinch.
Bateman lands a nice shot that snaps Yen's head back.
Eric Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Yen ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Yen with a nice cross.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Yen.
Yen moves away from the strike by Bateman.
Yen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yen is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bateman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yen wants to clinch.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yen.
Bateman missing with a left hand there. Yen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bateman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
Yen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yen tries to clinch up.
Yen staying out of range there.
Bateman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yen.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yen.
Yen throws a series of punches but Bateman moves out of range.
Yen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bateman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yen wants to clinch up but Bateman keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Yen lands with a good body shot.
Yen looks to land a combination but Bateman avoids it well.
Bateman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yen blocks a jab.
Yen tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman misses with an uppercut
and Yen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bateman misses with a hook.
Yen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yen moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
Yen tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Yen gets a clinch.
Yen prevents Bateman from breaking the clinch.
Bateman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bateman blocks an uppercut.
Bateman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bateman's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yen.
Yen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bateman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yen has him pressed against the cage.
Bateman tries to circle away but Yen has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yen fails to land.
Yen trying to control the position but instead, Bateman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yen into the cage.
Bateman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bateman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Yen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman is trying to push Yen away but Yen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yen.
Yen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Yen is controlling him.
Yen working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Yen.
Bateman is looking to break free of the clinch but Yen has double underhooks.
Yen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bateman's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Yen as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yen lands with a left to the head.
Bateman wants to break free but Yen has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yen lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Yen 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.
Yen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
It looks like Eric Bateman has been cut.
Eric Bateman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Yen moved out of range nicely.
Bateman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yen is looking to clinch but Bateman is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yen scores with a shot to the body.
Bateman throws a right hand that Yen ducks under and follows up with a left that Yen also avoids with ease.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but Yen ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman throws a jab when Yen was well out of range.
Bateman throws a jab when Yen was well out of range.
Yen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bateman throws a hook but Yen avoids it easily.
Yen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bateman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bateman tries to bum rush Yen with a series of wild strikes but Yen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bateman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yen is looking to clinch but Bateman is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman tries to move into range but Yen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bateman misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yen. That's going to slow Bateman down.
Yen slips under a jab from Bateman.
Yen tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
Yen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yen tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
Donnie Yen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bateman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bateman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yen tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
Yen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bateman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bateman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yen.
Bateman keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yen on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yen takes one to the chin there.
Yen closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bateman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Yen.
Yen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yen keeps control of Bateman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bateman prevents a body shot from Yen.
Yen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bateman's elbow.
Yen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bateman.
Bateman tries to circle away but Yen has him pinned against the cage.
Donnie Yen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yen stalling against the cage.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Yen is controlling him.
Yen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yen pushes Bateman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yen.
Yen tries a knee to the head but Bateman blocks it.
Bateman tries to break free but Yen pushes him back against the cage.
Bateman wants to get back to striking at distance but Yen won't allow it.
Bateman wants to break free but Yen has control.
Yen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yen lands a left hand.
Yen lands a shoulder strike.
Yen lands a nice elbow.
Yen lands a shoulder strike.
Bateman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bateman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bateman working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yen.
Yen lands with a short shot to the head.
Bateman tries to circle away but Yen has him pinned against the cage.
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!
Yen digs a right hand into Bateman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bateman's gas tank.
Yen lands a good knee to the midsection. Bateman won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bateman can't break the clinch.
Yen scores with a shoulder strike.
Yen lands a damaging elbow.
Yen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batemans head.
Bateman wants to get back to striking at distance but Yen won't allow it.
Bateman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Yen.
Yen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bateman wants to break free but Yen has control.
Yen lands a shoulder strike.
Yen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Yen wants to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Yen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Bateman'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. This is the final round!
Yen closes the distance and pushes Bateman back into the cage.
Yen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yen misses with the head strike.
Bateman has had enough of the clinch but Yen keeps him there for the moment.
Bateman wants to break free but Yen has control.
Yen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bateman tries to circle away but Yen has him pinned against the cage.
Bateman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bateman wants to break free but Yen has control.
A nice left hand lands by Yen.
Yen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Yen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yen lands a right hand.
Yen lands an elbow inside.
Yen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Yen - that landed with a thud.
Yen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bateman or not.
Yen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Yen.
Yen lands with a short shot to the head.
Yen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Yen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Yen.
Eric Bateman's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bateman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bateman is looking to break free of the clinch but Yen has double underhooks.
Yen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Yen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yen.
Bateman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yen gets through Bateman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bateman is rocked!
Bateman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bateman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yen has him pressed against the cage.
Yen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Yen has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yen.
Yen lands a shot to the body.
Yen lands a body punch.
Yen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Yen lands a damaging elbow.
Yen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Bateman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Yen is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bateman seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yen scores with a shot to the side of Bateman's head.
Yen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bateman's face.
Yen tries to throw a body punch but Bateman avoids it by throwing Yen back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yen.
Yen creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bateman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bateman drops to his knees and Yen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Yen!
Donnie Yen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syd Rozak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Club Can't Handle Me ft. David Guetta-Flo Rida. Ryan Costa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Syd Rozak!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa with a poor takedown
and Rozak counters with a good, hard body kick but Costa shrugs it off.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Rozak circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Costa drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rozak follows Costa to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syd Rozak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Dechamps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fudo Hokoyashi (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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166 lbs
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158 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Dechamps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fudo Hokoyashi!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hokoyashi moves into the clinch.
Hokoyashi tries a knee to the head but Dechamps blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hokoyashi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dechamps's brow.
Hokoyashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dechamps backwards.
Hokoyashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hokoyashi jumps guard and drags Dechamps to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dechamps makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dechamps wants to control from the top but Hokoyashi keeps moving.
Dechamps postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dechamps throwing strikes but missing.
Dechamps throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hokoyashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dechamps postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dechamps missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dechamps missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dechamps loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dechamps throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hokoyashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dechamps trying to control but Hokoyashi is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dechamps accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dechamps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dechamps trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hokoyashi trying to keep a closed guard but Dechamps is proving a slippery customer.
Dechamps controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dechamps 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.
Dechamps throwing strikes from guard but Hokoyashi blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi is controlling Dechamps's posture.
Dechamps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dechamps wants to control from the top but Hokoyashi keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hokoyashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dechamps sprawls well. He's pushed Hokoyashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dechamps lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dechamps.
Hokoyashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hokoyashi rushes Dechamps and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hokoyashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hokoyashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hokoyashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Dechamps manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hokoyashi on the inside.
Hokoyashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dechamps is defending well for now.
Dechamps dodges an elbow strike from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hokoyashi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hokoyashi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dechamps can't fight it off and eventually Hokoyashi manages to take the fight to the floor. Dechamps looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dechamps not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hokoyashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hokoyashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dechamps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hokoyashi lands a couple of elbows.
Dechamps bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hokoyashi's guard.
Dechamps throws a big right hand that misses.
Dechamps prevents Hokoyashi from getting back to his feet.
Dechamps scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dechamps postures up in Hokoyashi's guard and throws a big left but Hokoyashi blocks it.
Dechamps is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dechamps postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dechamps throws a big elbow that misses.
Dechamps landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dechamps accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dechamps loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hokoyashi wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dechamps accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dechamps loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Dechamps 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.
Dechamps shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hokoyashi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hokoyashi dodges the ground and pound from Dechamps.
Dechamps working the ground and pound but Hokoyashi is defending the strikes.
Dechamps lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dechamps is trying to ground and pound but Hokoyashi uses the momentary lack of control by Dechamps to regain half guard.
Dechamps sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hokoyashi defending well though.
Leopold Dechamps overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hokoyashi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dechamps.
Hokoyashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hokoyashi, not yet.
Dechamps throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hokoyashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dechamps postures up in Hokoyashi's guard and throws a big left but Hokoyashi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dechamps throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hokoyashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dechamps throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hokoyashi keeping moving, preventing Dechamps from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dechamps's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dechamps postures up in Hokoyashi's guard and throws a big left but Hokoyashi blocks it.
Dechamps working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hokoyashi's head.
Dechamps is working Hokoyashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hokoyashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hokoyashi, not yet.
Dechamps throws a big elbow that misses.
Dechamps throwing strikes from guard but Hokoyashi blocks nicely.
Dechamps trying to control but Hokoyashi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dechamps working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dechamps's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hokoyashi looking to control.
Dechamps throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hokoyashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dechamps throws a strike but Hokoyashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hokoyashi is one step ahead there.
Dechamps is controlling Hokoyashi's posture.
Hokoyashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hokoyashi stopping the sweep attempt from Dechamps.
Hokoyashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hokoyashi is one step ahead there.
Hokoyashi throws a strike but Dechamps rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dechamps loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hokoyashi keeping moving, preventing Dechamps from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dechamps pushes down on Hokoyashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hokoyashi tries to kick Dechamps off but Dechamps keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Dechamps dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hokoyashi has managed to clinch.
Dechamps drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hokoyashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hokoyashi lands a shoulder strike.
Hokoyashi misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi misses with a knee to the head.
Hokoyashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hokoyashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dechamps's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dechamps stops Hokoyashi from standing up.
Dechamps wants to control from the top but Hokoyashi keeps moving.
Hokoyashi wants to stand but Dechamps is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dechamps working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dechamps with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dechamps looking to sit in guard and control but Hokoyashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dechamps is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dechamps is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dechamps thows a huge punch but Hokoyashi dodges it nicely.
Hokoyashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hokoyashi is looking for a sweep. Dechamps is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hokoyashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dechamps trying to control from half guard but Hokoyashi is working away.
Hokoyashi is trying to stand.
Hokoyashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dechamps.
Hokoyashi gets back to full guard.
Dechamps with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dechamps throwing strikes from guard but Hokoyashi blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hokoyashi wants to sweep here but Dechamps controlling him for the moment.
Dechamps throws a big right hand that misses.
Dechamps throws a big elbow that misses.
Dechamps tries to free his leg and advance position but Hokoyashi is retaining full guard.
Dechamps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dechamps is looking to work some ground and pound but Hokoyashi has wrist control.
Dechamps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dechamps throwing strikes but missing.
Dechamps lands a couple of elbows.
Dechamps working some strikes from top position.
Hokoyashi is looking to stand up but Dechamps isn't so interested in that idea.
Dechamps slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dechamps looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hokoyashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Dechamps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dechamps, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Dechamps!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Dustup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marec Thims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thims has chosen Lamb of god, Rednck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
300 lbs
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288 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Damo Dustup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marec Thims!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustup has his takedown stuffed
and Thims makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dustup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thims fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thims keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dustup.
Dustup with a jab.
Thims feints and as Dustup raises his hands in defense, Thims changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dustup is working an open guard so Thims takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustup throws out a loose jab but Thims uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dustup gets caught flat footed, as Thims shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thims stopping the sweep attempt from Dustup.
Thims trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thims stands and steps away. Dustup gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thims shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dustup but Dustup pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dustup lands a really nice looking cross but Thims seems unphased.
A cross from Dustup lands.
Dustup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thims.
Thims closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustup wants to break free but Thims has control.
Thims is trying to drag Dustup to the mat but Dustup just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Damo Dustup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marec Thims.
Dustup can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thims is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dustup lands with a hook. Thims tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thims ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dustup misses with a series of wild punches.
Dustup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thims's head backwards.
Dustup loads up on a big right hand but Thims slips the punch.
Dustup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thims as he jumps to the side.
Dustup connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thims's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Dustup or perhaps it was just good defense by Thims which made him look bad.
Thims moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thims clinches up with Dustup and pushes him back against the cage.
Thims gets control of Dustup's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thims will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thims had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dustup defends it easily.
Dustup throwing strikes from guard but Thims blocks nicely.
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!
Thims throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dustup is working Thims over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dustup has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dustup cracks Thims with a solid left hand.
Thims has his foot on Dustup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dustup works his way back into a safe position though.
Dustup wants to stand and escape but instead Thims has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Thims trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dustup has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thims has passed into side control.
Dustup wants to control but Thims postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dustup is trying to work for a sweep but Thims has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thims wants to control the pace but Dustup is squirming around nicely.
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 Damo Dustup will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thims has a takedown stuffed.
Thims avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thims shoots in for a takedown but Dustup shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thims takes one to the chin there.
Dustup misses with a looping right.
Dustup is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dustup fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dustup throws a shot from downtown. Thims moves away and avoids it.
Thims throws a right hand that Dustup ducks under and follows up with a left that Dustup also avoids with ease.
Thims showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dustup.
No joy there for Dustup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thims shoots in looking for a takedown but Dustup manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thims's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Damo Dustup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marec Thims.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thims gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thims avoiding damage.
Dustup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thims ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thims no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dustup is posturing up here but Thims has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dustup tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dustup has to tap! Slick submission there by Thims!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marec Thims!
An out of breath Marec Thims thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sinozic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Willems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Roger Sinozic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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19
139 lbs
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25
144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Sinozic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyle Willems!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willems moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Sinozic goes down! Can Willems finish him!?
It looks like Roger Sinozic has been cut.
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!
Sinozic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Willems trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willems slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sinozic has momentary wrist control but Willems slips an elbow through the middle.
Sinozic is rocked!
Willems tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinozic is retaining full guard.
Willems trying to control but Sinozic is working from the bottom.
Sinozic trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sinozic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinozic avoids the body shot from Willems.
Willems swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Willems tries for a takedown but Sinozic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Willems fails with a takedown attempt.
Sinozic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sinozic moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinozic lands a front kick.
Sinozic blocks a low kick nicely.
Willems misses with a looping right.
Sinozic lands a head kick. Willems smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Willems misses with a looping left.
Lyle Willems seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinozic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems throws an overhand right that lands on Sinozic's shoulder, as Sinozic tries to avoid the shot.
Willems throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sinozic counters with an inside leg kick.
Willems looks to land a right hand but Sinozic moved out of range.
Sinozic connects with an inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Willems both land. Nice combination.
Oh Sinozic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinozic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Willems.
Sinozic seems to have got his legs back now.
Willems misses with a body shot
and Sinozic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Willems's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Sinozic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sinozic.
Willems sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Willems throws a right hand that misses
and Sinozic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sinozic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Willems is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Willems throws a low kick but Sinozic avoids it.
Willems closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sinozic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Willems is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinozic wants to slow Willems down by chopping away at his legs.
Willems scores with a hook to the body. Sinozic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Willems.
Sinozic looks to score with a jab to the body but Willems is just out of range.
Willems moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sinozic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Willems looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roger Sinozic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Willems.
Willems scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Willems fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinozic manages to avoid it.
Sinozic connects with a solid leg kick.
Sinozic moves away from the strike by Willems.
Willems's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sinozic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Willems has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinozic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sinozic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willems dives in and scores a takedown into Sinozic's 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!
Sinozic working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willems trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinozic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willems throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Willems accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sinozic wants to stand up but Willems is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Willems dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Sinozic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sinozic defending well as Willems loads up on a big left hand.
Willems will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willems throws a jab when Sinozic was well out of range.
Willems checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sinozic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sinozic lands a head kick!
Willems shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willems throws a leg kick
and Sinozic counters with an outside leg kick.
Sinozic is looking to slow Willems down with leg kicks.
Sinozic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Willems connects with a nice looking jab.
Sinozic staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willems misses with a straight left.
Willems misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sinozic. No joy for Willems on that attempt.
Sinozic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Willems.
Roger Sinozic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Willems.
Sinozic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Willems scores with a body shot.
Sinozic connects with an inside leg kick.
Sinozic scores with a nice body kick.
Sinozic lands a leg kick that knocks Willems off balance momentarily.
Willems blocks a head kick by Sinozic.
Willems throws a right hand that Sinozic ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinozic also avoids with ease.
Willems shoots in looking for a takedown. Sinozic tries to sprawl out of it but Willems keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sinozic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Willems is breathing heavily.
Willems pushes Sinozic up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinozic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sinozic blocks an uppercut.
Sinozic stalling in the clinch but Willems improves position.
Sinozic tries to throw a body punch but Willems avoids it by throwing Sinozic back against the cage.
Sinozic throws a head punch that misses.
Willems gets through Sinozic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinozic misses with a body punch.
Willems trying to control the position but instead, Sinozic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Willems into the cage.
Willems trying to land knees to the body.
Sinozic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Sinozic to work.
Sinozic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sinozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinozic can't find room to land a body shot as Willems controls the action.
Willems lands an uppercut.
Sinozic throws a punch but it's blocked by Willems.
Willems lands a left hand.
Sinozic swings wildly with an uppercut but Willems uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Willems - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Willems scores with a nice hook to the head.
Willems digs a right hand underneath Sinozic's ribcage. Sinozic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sinozic throws a punch but it's blocked by Willems.
Willems blocking some punches.
Willems keeps control of Sinozic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Willems is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Willems fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems can't break the clinch.
Willems blocking some punches.
Sinozic prevents a body shot from Willems.
Willems wants to stall.
Sinozic is trying to maintain a safe position but Willems gets an underhook and turns Sinozic into the cage.
Willems tries a knee to the head but Sinozic blocks it.
Sinozic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinozic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinozic struggles to land a body shot inside as Willems controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Willems lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinozic tries to work over Willems's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Willems.
A frustrated look appears on Sinozic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sinozic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Willems showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Sinozic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sinozic tries a head kick but it misses.
Sinozic slips under a jab from Willems.
Sinozic cracks the inside of Willems's front leg.
Willems connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Willems tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sinozic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sinozic lands a leg kick that knocks Willems off balance momentarily.
Lyle Willems seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinozic lands a nice looking body kick.
Crunch! Sinozic slams his shin into Willems's torso.
Sinozic ducks under a wild hook from Willems.
Sinozic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Willems closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sinozic circles away.
Sinozic walks into a jab.
Willems throws a head kick but Sinozic moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willems tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sinozic swivels and escapes.
Willems takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinozic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sinozic tries a low kick but Willems avoids it.
Willems steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sinozic. That one must have hurt.
Willems misses with a hook
and Sinozic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Willems throws an overhand right that lands on Sinozic's shoulder, as Sinozic tries to avoid the shot.
Sinozic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roger Sinozic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinozic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Willems misses with a body shot
and Sinozic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Willems really felt that one!
Willems misses with a shot to the body
and Sinozic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sinozic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Willems.
Willems ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinozic moves away.
Sinozic connects with a leg kick. Willems looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Willems is predictable there
and Sinozic counters with a nice body kick.
Willems swinging wildly here.
Roger Sinozic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems wants to clinch up but Sinozic keeps it at a distance.
Sinozic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Willems scores with a nice head shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Willems crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sinozic - the referee stops the clock and Willems gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sinozic. Willems manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Willems.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinozic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Willems misses with an uppercut
and Sinozic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Willems swings for the body but Sinozic moves out of range.
Sinozic misses with a low kick.
Sinozic slaps away a takedown attempt from Willems, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lyle Willems is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roger Sinozic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Willems.
Willems looks to land a left hand but Sinozic moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinozic throws a push kick but Willems slaps the foot to one side.
Willems shoots in but Sinozic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sinozic throws a sloppy head kick and Willems moves out of range easily.
Sinozic throws a head kick but Willems moves out of range.
Sinozic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willems.
Sinozic throws a solid leg kick but Willems takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sinozic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willems. Sinozic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willems throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willems rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinozic counters with a low kick, right behind Willems 's knee.
Willems shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sinozic but Sinozic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sinozic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Willems has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sinozic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinozic slips under a jab.
Sinozic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willems manages to avoid it.
Sinozic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Willems has a takedown stuffed.
Willems throws a jab but it's blocked by Sinozic.
Sinozic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Willems checks it well.
A big left from Willems misses.
Willems on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sinozic. Sinozic obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Willems misses.
Willems tries to bum rush Sinozic with a series of wild strikes but Sinozic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Willems closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sinozic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lyle Willems.
Well Willems has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Willems!
In his post fight interview, Lyle Willems 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeus Zorrander!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cash, as that shot connected.
Zorrander cracks Cash with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zorrander has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cash to stand back up!
It looks like Nathan Cash has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cash walks straight into a right hand from Zorrander - that's dropped him! Zorrander jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cash from any more punishment! Cash 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 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zeus Zorrander!
Zeus Zorrander decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Godbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corporal Punishment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punishment is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paint it Black. Corporal Punishment acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 Sydney, Matthew Godbolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corporal Punishment!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punishment misses with a takedown attempt
letting Godbolt counter with a right hand.
Punishment shoots and misses
so Godbolt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Godbolt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Punishment manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Corporal Punishment seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punishment tries for a takedown but Godbolt circles away easily
and Godbolt counters with a left to the body.
Matthew Godbolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corporal Punishment.
Punishment with a lazy takedown attempt
and Godbolt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godbolt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Punishment shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Godbolt counter with a right hand.
Punishment tries for a takedown but Godbolt circles away easily
and Godbolt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Punishment is rocked!
Punishment looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Punishment is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt prevents Punishment from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Punishment keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punishment closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Godbolt did well to prevent Punishment getting side control.
Punishment is just content to waste time from the top position. Godbolt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punishment working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punishment is sitting in close to Godbolt's body. Godbolt has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Punishment is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Punishment is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Godbolt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Godbolt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Nicholls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Torello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Nicholls has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Nicholls!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Torello!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicholls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicholls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torello sprawls well. Torello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nicholls gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicholls shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicholls is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicholls looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Nicholls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicholls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torello.
Torello 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.
Torello throws a looping overhand right but Nicholls ducks down to avoid it.
Nicholls shoots in for a takedown but Torello shows good takedown defense.
Nicholls doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torello counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicholls scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Torello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torello.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholls tries to free his leg and advance position but Torello is retaining full guard.
Nicholls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torello has his foot on Nicholls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicholls works his way back into a safe position though.
Torello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nicholls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torello has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nicholls has managed to get both his arms back between Torello's legs - danger averted.
Torello is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls being controlled here momentarily.
Torello has his foot on Nicholls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicholls works his way back into a safe position though.
Torello being controlled here, momentarily.
Nicholls trying to control but Torello is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Peter Nicholls wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nicholls doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls blocks a head kick by Torello.
Nicholls shoots in for a takedown but Torello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Torello.
Nicholls on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Torello throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicholls counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Torello throws a poor cross that misses
and Torello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Nicholls 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Torello lands a jab to the head.
Nicholls is rocked!
Torello connects with the punch.
Oh Nicholls is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torello cracks Nicholls with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nicholls falls to his knees and Torello doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Torello! James Torello retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking James Torello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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