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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bedug Dipo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Krill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dipo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Living in Victory. Krill comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slow Dance With the Devil Bitch kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bedug Dipo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Krill!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krill slips a straight right by Dipo.
Krill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dipo throws out the jab.
Dipo with a nice cross.
A right-left combo lands from Krill.
It looks like Bedug Dipo has been cut.
Dipo misses with an uppercut. Krill saw that one coming.
Dipo with a nice cross.
Krill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dipo.
Nice body punch from Dipo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dipo looks to score with a jab to the body but Krill is just out of range.
Dipo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dipo throws a big shot that misses.
Dipo misses with a straight right.
Dipo lands a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Dipo has knocked Krill down with a huge combo! Dipo steps away and waves a wobbly Krill back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Krill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dipo.
Good standup being displayed there by Dipo as he connects with a hook.
Krill is rocked!
Dipo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krill is still on wobbly legs! Can Dipo finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dipo throws a hook but Krill blocks it.
Krill seems to have recovered his senses.
Dipo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krill looks winded!
Dipo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dipo with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dipo fails to land with a series of punches.
Krill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dipo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Krill's jaw. Krill's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Dipo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bedug Dipo!
Bedug Dipo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bulgelene Gossables (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krovitzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krovitzky has chosen Bliss N Eso - Addicted as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jason Krovitzky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bulgelene Gossables!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Krovitzky!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gossables moves into the clinch.
Gossables tries to pull guard but Krovitzky holds him up against the cage and eventually Gossables drops back down to his feet.
Krovitzky is looking to break free of the clinch but Gossables has double underhooks.
Gossables tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krovitzky smiles and moves away.
Gossables looks to land a combination. Krovitzky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Krovitzky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gossables avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gossables shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krovitzky as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulgelene Gossables. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krovitzky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gossables.
Gossables fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gossables fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krovitzky sprawls well initially but Gossables persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gossables stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krovitzky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gossables clinches up against the cage.
Gossables changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krovitzky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krovitzky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gossables scores with a nice right hand.
Gossables rushes Krovitzky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gossables keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krovitzky's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krovitzky tries to circle away but Gossables has him pinned against the cage.
Gossables decides to pull guard.
Krovitzky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gossables's guard.
Gossables is pulling down on Krovitzky's head. It's preventing any offense from Krovitzky, at least for the moment.
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!
Krovitzky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gossables has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Krovitzky off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jab by Gossables.
Gossables throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krovitzky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gossables is in Krovitzky's guard.
Gossables looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gossables looking to pass the guard.
Gossables engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bulgelene Gossables just wasn't active enough.
Gossables throws a leg kick that misses.
Gossables goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gossables closes the distance and pushes Krovitzky back into the cage.
Gossables is looking for a takedown.
Gossables wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gossables jumps guard but Krovitzky stands there with Gossables around his waist. Gossables gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gossables is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krovitzky pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gossables tries to pull guard but Krovitzky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gossables drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krovitzky pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Gossables. No joy for Krovitzky on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulgelene Gossables dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gossables forces Krovitzky back against the cage and clinches.
Gossables fails to pull guard.
Gossables tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gossables has Krovitzky pressed against the cage, preventing Krovitzky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gossables pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krovitzky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gossables lands with a good body shot.
Bulgelene Gossables is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Gossables with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulgelene Gossables. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krovitzky has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bulgelene Gossables is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gossables works over Krovitzky's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Gossables throws a chopping leg kick but Krovitzky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krovitzky is looking to clinch.
Gossables is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krovitzky can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gossables shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krovitzky's guard.
Krovitzky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gossables controls the pace.
Gossables pushing down on Krovitzky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krovitzky is trying to stand back up but Gossables is controlling him
Krovitzky is breathing heavily.
Gossables is looking for a kimura but Krovitzky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gossables to get the leverage.
Gossables not doing much here.
Gossables looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krovitzky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gossables wants to free his trapped foot but Krovitzky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gossables is nestled in close to Krovitzky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gossables moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gossables scores with punches from side control.
Krovitzky is pushing Gossables's head away, looking to escape. Gossables manages to hold on to the position though.
Krovitzky is trying to escape the position but Gossables is controlling the position.
Gossables is trying to get an arm triangle but Krovitzky is defending well.
Gossables lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krovitzky is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gossables asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gossables 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.
Krovitzky is letting Gossables control him for a moment.
Gossables stands up and beckons Krovitzky to his feet.
Gossables lands a right hook to the body.
Gossables scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gossables displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gossables shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gossables showed some decent athleticism there.
Gossables works his way into side control.
Gossables working the ground and pound from side control.
Gossables in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gossables is working Krovitzky over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gossables is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krovitzky has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Gossables stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gossables lands a few punches from side control.
Krovitzky trying to remain calm as Gossables controls from the top position.
Krovitzky is trying to get back to his feet.
Gossables working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gossables landing strikes.
Krovitzky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gossables has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulgelene Gossables dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gossables shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gossables showed some decent athleticism there.
Gossables stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bulgelene Gossables.
Gossables's corner calls for a 1-2. Gossables obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gossables misses with a takedown attempt - Krovitzky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krovitzky clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gossables tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krovitzky smiles and moves away.
Gossables feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gossables is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gossables distracts Krovitzky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gossables is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gossables throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krovitzky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gossables lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gossables pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krovitzky is keeping the position for now.
Gossables prevents Krovitzky from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krovitzky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gossables is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Bulgelene Gossables wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick misses from Gossables.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gossables cracks Krovitzky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krovitzky tries to keep at a distance but Gossables has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krovitzky jumps guard but Gossables stands there with Krovitzky around his waist. Krovitzky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gossables tries to stall but Krovitzky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krovitzky pulls guard.
Gossables controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gossables in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gossables stays in close to Krovitzky's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bulgelene Gossables wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gossables wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krovitzky moves in looking to clinch but Gossables pushes him off.
Gossables clinches with his opponent.
Gossables tries for a takedown but Krovitzky manages to get underhooks.
Jason Krovitzky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulgelene Gossables. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gossables jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krovitzky walks away with a smile on his face. Gossables gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krovitzky gets caught flat footed, as Gossables shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gossables slips nicely into half guard.
Gossables seems to be working for a kimura but Krovitzky defends the submission attempt.
Gossables keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gossables is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gossables content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krovitzky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bulgelene Gossables showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gossables has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Bulgelene Gossables!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Bulgelene Gossables!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Bulgelene Gossables!
Bulgelene Gossables wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Bulgelene Gossables thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krostiner Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Rutten (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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205 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krostiner Magamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Rutten.
Magamedov slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Nice sprawl there from Rutten as Magamedov shoots in.
Rutten scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magamedov.
Rutten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutten connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magamedov dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Rutten misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutten tries to sprawl out of it but Magamedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krostiner Magamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magamedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magamedov is breathing heavily.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutten drops Magamedov with a beautiful combination! Magamedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rutten is looking for the KO!
Magamedov is rocked!
It looks like Krostiner Magamedov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magamedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutten as he avoids it easily.
Oh Magamedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutten lands with a shot to the body.
Magamedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutten throws a right hand that Magamedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magamedov also avoids with ease.
Magamedov get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Magamedov stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Rutten runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Rutten!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Swanson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Langford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Langford tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily
and Swanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Langford won't be happy with that.
Swanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Langford gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Swanson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Langford blocking the ground and pound.
Swanson raining down shots from the mount!
Swanson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langford is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Swanson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Langford because Swanson loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Langford is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Langford and Swanson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Langford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Swanson landing a few strikes.
Swanson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Swanson is putting a hurting on Langford here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langford avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Swanson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Swanson prevents Langford from escaping the position.
Swanson misses with the ground and pound.
Langford is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Swanson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Swanson tries to move to full mount but Langford actually manages to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wants to control but Langford is keeping him busy.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swanson tries to pass to full mount but Langford defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Swanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Swanson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Langford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Langford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Langford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langford kicks off Swanson and gets to his feet.
Langford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Langford wants to get back to his feet but Swanson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Langford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Langford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson stands and throws Langford 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Swanson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swanson gets caught flat footed, as Langford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swanson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Langford distracts Swanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jim Swanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Langford being controlled here momentarily.
Langford is looking to work some ground and pound but Swanson has wrist control.
Langford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Langford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
Swanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Langford is just riding it out for now. Swanson eventually gives up the hold.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Langford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson is stalling here. Langford is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Swanson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Langford has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Langford .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Langford crashes against the mat.
Swanson tries to improve position but can't.
Langford tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Langford works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Swanson parries the strikes from Langford easily there. Langford is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Swanson to escape.
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Sloppy strikes there by Langford .
Langford cracks Swanson with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Langford throwing shots but Swanson is blocking nicely.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Langford is controlling well.
Langford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swanson.
Swanson is trying to control the position but Langford postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langford .
Langford distracts Swanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langford .
Langford throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Langford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swanson looking to control.
Langford throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson has momentary wrist control but Langford slips an elbow through the middle.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Langford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Langford lands a couple of elbows.
Swanson is rocked!
Swanson is trying to control the position but Langford postures up.
Swanson is still in real trouble! Can Langford finish him?
Langford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Swanson has momentary wrist control but Langford slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Langford working some strikes from top position.
Langford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Langford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Langford is working Swanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Langford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langford loads up on a big left hand. Swanson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Langford looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Swanson can't hide his disappointment, as Langford celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Langford !
Sam Langford 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dug Sandstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
282 lbs
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220 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dug Sandstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muay Thai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muay Thai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muay Thai avoids a wild elbow strike from Sandstone.
Sandstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muay Thai avoids it.
Muay Thai avoids the elbow strike from Sandstone, against the cage.
Muay Thai lands an elbow that stopped Sandstone in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dug Sandstone has been cut.
Muay Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Muay Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Sandstone blocks an elbow strike from Muay Thai.
Sandstone avoids a wild elbow strike from Muay Thai.
Muay Thai dodges an elbow strike from Sandstone.
Muay Thai lands an elbow that stopped Sandstone in his tracks for a moment.
Sandstone dodges an elbow strike from Muay Thai.
Muay Thai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sandstone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sandstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muay Thai is defending well for now.
Sandstone blocks an elbow strike from Muay Thai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandstone throws an elbow but it misses.
Sandstone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sandstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muay Thai.
Sandstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muay Thai.
Muay Thai avoids the elbow strike from Sandstone, against the cage.
Sandstone misses with an elbow strike.
Sandstone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay Thai avoids a wild elbow strike from Sandstone.
Muay Thai lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sandstone throws an elbow but misses.
Sandstone lands a nice elbow.
Muay Thai avoids a wild elbow strike from Sandstone.
Sandstone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Muay Thai.
Sandstone avoids a wild elbow strike from Muay Thai.
Muay Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sandstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Muay Thai avoids the damage to the body.
Muay Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sandstone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muay Thai's brow.
Sandstone managing to block the knees to the body from Muay Thai.
Muay Thai lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sandstone throws an elbow but misses.
Muay Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Muay Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muay Thai avoiding damage as Sandstone throws knees to the body.
Muay Thai blocks the elbow strike.
Muay Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Muay Thai pushes off an throws an elbow but Sandstone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muay Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sandstone blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muay Thai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sandstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Muay Thai avoids the damage to the body.
Muay Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Sandstone.
Sandstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Muay Thai avoids the damage to the body.
Muay Thai blocks the elbow strike.
Muay Thai blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sandstone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muay Thai's brow.
Sandstone misses with an elbow over the top.
Sandstone misses with an elbow strike.
Muay Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sandstone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muay Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sandstone avoids it.
Muay Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sandstone missing with knees to the body.
Muay Thai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muay Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muay Thai avoiding damage as Sandstone throws knees to the body.
Sandstone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sandstone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sandstone avoids the elbow strike from Muay Thai, against the cage.
Sandstone lands an elbow inside that Muay Thai shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muay Thai blocks an elbow strike from Sandstone.
Muay Thai misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muay Thai throws an elbow but misses.
Muay Thai avoiding damage as Sandstone throws knees to the body.
Sandstone misses with an elbow strike.
Muay Thai misses with an elbow strike.
Sandstone lands an elbow that stopped Muay Thai in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Spar Muay Thai has been cut.
Sandstone throws an elbow that misses.
Muay Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Muay Thai trying to stall but Sandstone improves his position.
Muay Thai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muay Thai blocks an elbow strike from Sandstone.
Muay Thai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sandstone dodges an elbow strike from Muay Thai.
Muay Thai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Muay Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muay Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Muay Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muay Thai wants to stall.
Muay Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sandstone avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muay Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sandstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muay Thai is defending well for now.
Muay Thai stalling in the clinch but Sandstone improves position.
Muay Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muay Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muay Thai stalling in the clinch but Sandstone improves position.
Muay Thai dodges an elbow strike from Sandstone.
Muay Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Sandstone blocks the elbow strike.
Sandstone avoids a wild elbow strike from Muay Thai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muay Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sandstone's brow.
Muay Thai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sandstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muay Thai.
Sandstone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sandstone managing to block the knees to the body from Muay Thai.
Muay Thai lands an elbow that stopped Sandstone in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sandstone as Muay Thai tries to tie him up.
Sandstone misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sandstone throws an elbow but misses.
Muay Thai scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spar Muay Thai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muay Thai tries to keep at a distance but Sandstone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sandstone blocks an elbow strike.
Sandstone has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Muay Thai blocks an elbow strike.
Sandstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muay Thai is defending well for now.
Sandstone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sandstone misses with an elbow over the top.
Muay Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muay Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sandstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Muay Thai avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muay Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spar Muay Thai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muay Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sandstone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sandstone throws an elbow but misses.
Sandstone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muay Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Muay Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Muay Thai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sandstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muay Thai.
Sandstone avoids the elbow strike from Muay Thai, against the cage.
Sandstone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandstone lands an elbow just above Muay Thai 's eye.
Sandstone avoids the elbow strike from Muay Thai, against the cage.
Muay Thai avoids a wild elbow strike from Sandstone.
Muay Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sandstone blocks an elbow strike from Muay Thai.
Sandstone blocks the elbow strike.
Sandstone takes an elbow to the temple.
Muay Thai trying to control the position but instead, Sandstone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muay Thai into the cage.
Muay Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Sandstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muay Thai avoids it.
Sandstone missing with knees to the body.
Sandstone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sandstone throws an elbow that misses.
Muay Thai lands a nice elbow.
Muay Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Muay Thai. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muay Thai looking to slow down the pace here.
Muay Thai pushes off an throws an elbow but Sandstone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sandstone misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandstone throws an elbow that misses.
Muay Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandstone takes an elbow to the temple.
Muay Thai landing knees to the body.
Muay Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Dug Sandstone's cut is getting worse.
Muay Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sandstone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muay Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muay Thai lands an elbow just above Sandstone 's eye.
Muay Thai looking to slow down the pace here.
Sandstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muay Thai avoids it.
A knee to the head by Muay Thai.
Muay Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muay Thai.
Muay Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sandstone's defenses.
Sandstone dodges an elbow strike from Muay Thai.
Sandstone throws an elbow but it misses.
Muay Thai lands an elbow inside.
Sandstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muay Thai avoids it.
Sandstone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muay Thai lands an elbow just above Sandstone 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandstone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muay Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sandstone avoids a wild elbow strike from Muay Thai.
Muay Thai avoids the elbow strike from Sandstone, against the cage.
Muay Thai pushes off an throws an elbow but Sandstone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muay Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muay Thai.
Muay Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Sandstone.
Sandstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muay Thai.
Sandstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muay Thai avoids it.
Sandstone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muay Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sandstone's brow.
Muay Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sandstone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muay Thai slowing the pace effectively.
Muay Thai lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muay Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sandstone trying to land knees to the body.
Muay Thai lands an elbow just above Sandstone 's eye.
Muay Thai lands a nice elbow.
Sandstone takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muay Thai lands an elbow inside.
Dug Sandstone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Muay Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muay Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muay Thai lands a nice elbow.
Muay Thai lands an elbow inside that Sandstone shrugs off.
Muay Thai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muay Thai lands an elbow that stopped Sandstone in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Muay Thai.
Sandstone is rocked!
Sandstone dodges an elbow strike from Muay Thai.
Oh Sandstone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muay Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sandstone's brow.
Sandstone blocks the elbow strike.
Sandstone avoids a wild elbow strike from Muay Thai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muay Thai throws an elbow but misses.
Sandstone avoids a wild elbow strike from Muay Thai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muay Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sandstone's brow.
Sandstone seems to have got his legs back now.
Muay Thai is trying to maintain a safe position but Sandstone gets an underhook and turns Muay Thai into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sandstone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muay Thai's brow.
Muay Thai dodges an elbow strike from Sandstone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muay Thai landing knees to the head.
Muay Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muay Thai lands a nice elbow.
Muay Thai blocks an elbow strike from Sandstone.
Sandstone blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spar Muay Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Muay Thai lands a brutal head kick. Sandstone looks out on his feet and Muay Thai throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Spar Muay Thai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Spar Muay Thai waved his t-shirt featuring Blood Bank ($10)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Aron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ged Hax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sidney Aron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ged Hax!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hax gets a takedown into half guard.
Hax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aron defending well though.
Hax is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aron trying to hold on to Hax's head to control him but Hax postures up.
Hax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aron's head.
Hax is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aron is just riding it out for now. Hax eventually gives up the hold.
Hax is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hax looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aron tries to get out of the position.
Hax is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aron sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aron is defending against the submission attempts here by Hax.
Hax looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hax on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hax is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aron sees it coming and defends easily.
Hax is looking for a kimura but Aron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hax to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aron controlling the position well.
Hax is looking for a kimura here.
Hax is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aron defends it well.
Aron controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hax seems to be working for a kimura but Aron defends the submission attempt.
Hax is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aron is positioning himself well to prevent Hax advancing to mount.
Hax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aron defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hax.
Hax is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aron is defending against the submission attempts here by Hax.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ged Hax 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.
Hax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hax tries for a takedown but Aron circles away easily
so Aron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aron works over Hax with some ground and pound from guard.
Aron wants to pass the guard but Hax is keeping the position.
Aron trying to control but Hax is working from the bottom.
Aron won't allow Hax to sweep him here.
Aron is working Hax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hax is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hax preventing the sweep.
Hax throws a big elbow that misses.
Hax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hax trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hax drops back looking for a leg! Aron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aron manages to kick Hax off! Hax jumps back into Aron's guard.
Hax in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hax postures up.
Hax working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hax's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aron is trying to keep Hax in close.
Hax scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hax in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hax stands up over Aron, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hax scoring with some ground and pound.
Aron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hax.
Hax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aron is keeping the position for now.
Hax working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hax drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hax jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hax throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hax landing some decent shots from guard.
Hax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hax distracts Aron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hax drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hax jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hax chips away with some ground and pound.
Hax drops back looking for a leg! Aron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aron manages to kick Hax off! Hax jumps back into Aron's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hax postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ged Hax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aron gets caught flat footed, as Hax shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hax looking to pass the guard.
Aron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hax drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hax seems to have locked his on tight now - Aron screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hax, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ged Hax!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pence Apene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tex Bighorn (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pence Apene!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tex Bighorn!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apene closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Apene throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bighorn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Apene.
Apene decides to stand back up. Apene steps back and let's Bighorn get back to his feet.
Bighorn throws out a loose jab but Apene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bighorn misses with a body shot.
Bighorn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apene's head.
Apene lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bighorn takes a swing at Apene's ribcage but misses.
Bighorn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Apene to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apene works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apene stops Bighorn from getting back to his feet.
Apene 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.
Apene is keen to just control but Bighorn is a slippery customer.
Apene is pressing down on Bighorn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bighorn is holding on for now.
Apene stands up out of the half guard.
Sloppy strikes from Bighorn. Those never looked like landing.
Bighorn misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bighorn.
Apene throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bighorn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Apene is in Bighorn's guard.
Apene stays in close to Bighorn's body and controls the position.
Apene stands up and waves to Bighorn to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bighorn.
Apene wants to clinch up but Bighorn keeps it at a distance.
Bighorn throws a nice looking combination but Apene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Bighorn misses.
Apene has managed to clinch.
Apene pulls guard effortlessly.
Bighorn tries to stand but Apene is controlling from the bottom.
Apene looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bighorn is one step ahead there.
Apene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apene looking for a sweep. Not yet Apene, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Apene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bighorn is posturing up here but Apene has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bighorn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bighorn has to tap! Slick submission there by Apene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pence Apene!
Pence Apene retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pence Apene made sure he mentioned Blood Bank ($10), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Grundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angus Grundi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Grundi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grundi winds up and cracks Kelly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grundi is trying to work for a kimura but Kelly is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundi is looking for a kimura here.
Kelly actively working from the bottom here.
Grundi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kelly defends it well.
Grundi is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Grundi wants to work for an arm triangle but Kelly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundi wants to work for an arm triangle but Kelly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundi prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Kelly is pressing down on Grundi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grundi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grundi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grundi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grundi passes Kelly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grundi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kelly is just riding it out for now. Grundi eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Grundi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kelly sees it coming and defends easily.
Kelly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelly.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grundi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grundi throws a big elbow that misses.
Grundi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grundi throwing strikes but missing.
Grundi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grundi pushes down on Kelly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grundi throws a big elbow that misses.
Grundi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grundi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grundi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grundi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
Kelly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grundi is trying desperately to improve position.
Grundi tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Grundi can't escape the position.
Grundi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grundi has his hands on Kelly's head, controlling the position.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly won't allow Grundi to sweep him here.
Grundi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelly's guard.
Grundi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grundi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kelly is rocked!
Grundi arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kelly's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angus Grundi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Zanta (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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Zanta!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanta blocks a head kick by Draven.
Draven leaves Zanta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zanta blocks a head kick by Draven.
Zanta avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zanta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Draven as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Zanta moves out of range easily.
Zanta misses with a takedown
and Draven makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Zanta.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Draven throws a lazy head kick
and Zanta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zanta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draven has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zanta winds up and cracks Draven with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zanta misses with a head shot. Draven uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zanta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Draven's head.
Zanta throws a big elbow that misses.
Zanta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zanta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zanta throwing strikes from guard but Draven blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zanta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zanta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zanta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zanta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zanta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zanta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zanta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zanta postures up in Draven's guard and throws a big left but Draven blocks it.
Draven is breathing heavily.
Zanta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Draven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zanta throws a big elbow that misses.
Draven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zanta distracts Draven with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zanta throws a big right hand that misses.
Zanta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zanta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Draven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zanta.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zanta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zanta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Draven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Draven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zanta passes into half guard.
Zanta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Draven with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zanta is working for a kimura but Draven is defending it quite comfortably.
Zanta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zanta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Zanta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zanta looks for a takedown but Draven sprawls well.
Zanta has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Draven as Zanta shoots in.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Zanta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zanta shoots in for a takedown but Draven shows good takedown defense.
Eric Draven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Draven throws a lazy head kick
so Zanta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zanta is looking to work some ground and pound but Draven has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zanta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zanta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Draven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zanta.
Zanta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zanta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zanta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zanta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zanta is working Draven over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zanta lands a couple of elbows.
Zanta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zanta throws a big elbow that misses.
Zanta throwing strikes from guard but Draven blocks nicely.
Zanta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zanta throwing strikes from guard but Draven blocks nicely.
Zanta throws a strike but Draven rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zanta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zanta throwing shots but Draven is blocking nicely.
Zanta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Draven is just riding it out for now. Zanta eventually gives up the hold.
Zanta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Draven is just riding it out for now. Zanta eventually gives up the hold.
Draven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zanta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zanta wants to work for an arm triangle but Draven is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zanta winds up and cracks Draven with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zanta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Draven wants to control but Zanta is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Zanta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zanta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Draven circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Draven.
Draven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Draven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zanta. That did some damage!
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zanta fails with the takedown.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Zanta.
A head kick misses from Draven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zanta gets a double leg takedown into Draven's guard.
Zanta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zanta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Draven is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Draven has escaped and now he's on top!
Zanta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zanta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zanta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zanta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Draven is just riding it out for now. Zanta eventually gives up the hold.
Draven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zanta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanta thows a huge punch but Draven dodges it nicely.
Zanta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zanta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Draven defends it well.
Draven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zanta.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zanta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zanta winds up and cracks Draven with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zanta is looking for a kimura but Draven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zanta to get the leverage.
Zanta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Draven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zanta.
Zanta winds up and cracks Draven with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zanta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Draven sees it coming and defends easily.
Draven taking some punishment here, with Zanta in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zanta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draven's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zanta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zanta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Zanta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zanta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Igor Zanta!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Igor Zanta!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Igor Zanta!
Igor Zanta wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry McKinnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry McKinnon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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209 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry McKinnon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKinnon checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at McKinnon's knee but McKinnon avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
It looks like Barry McKinnon has been cut.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKinnon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops McKinnon to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! McKinnon just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Jackson!
Peter Jackson 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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