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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Loeffler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes into the arena with Master of Puppets blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Stone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Loeffler! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Loeffler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Stone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Loeffler's head. Stone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Stone won't allow Loeffler to get back to his feet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
 Loeffler is rocked! Loeffler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Loeffler wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Stone lands a couple of digs. Loeffler is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stone stands up over Loeffler, holding on to his feet. Stone throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Loeffler is out cold! Stone lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Stone!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jury Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony 9. McGuire has chosen Tropa de Elite as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jury Hamilton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastian McGuire! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt. McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet. Hamilton shoots in but McGuire avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jury Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from McGuire. No joy for Hamilton on that attempt. Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! McGuire tries to clinch but Hamilton is having none of it. McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McGuire tries to clinch but Hamilton moves out of range. Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamilton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamilton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. McGuire regains full guard. Nicely done. McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hamilton postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it. Hamilton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
 That's one minute gone in the round. McGuire looking to control.
Hamilton stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire. McGuire wants to stand but Hamilton is controlling the position. McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamilton is one step ahead there. McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Hamilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely. Hamilton 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. Hamilton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses. McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Hamilton is proving a slippery customer.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hamilton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hamilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hamilton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hamilton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hamilton postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Hamilton throwing strikes but missing. Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely. McGuire looks winded! Hamilton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hamilton throwing strikes but missing. Hamilton throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jury Hamilton dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuire enables Hamilton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses. Hamilton throwing strikes but missing. Hamilton landing some decent shots from guard. Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hamilton postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it. Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. McGuire has momentary wrist control but Hamilton slips an elbow through the middle. Hamilton tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard. Hamilton wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. Hamilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hamilton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hamilton trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom. Hamilton stops McGuire from standing up. McGuire is breathing heavily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Hamilton postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it. Hamilton stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head. Hamilton cracks McGuire with a solid left hand. McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Hamilton works over McGuire with some ground and pound from guard. Hamilton slips nicely into half guard. Hamilton not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hamilton working the head and body with strikes.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Hamilton there. Ground and pound from Hamilton. Hamilton slips a nice elbow through McGuire's hands, connecting with McGuire's forehead. Hamilton 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. Hamilton lands with a punch from half guard. Jury Hamilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hamilton working over McGuire with some ground and pound. McGuire looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Hamilton throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely. Hamilton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hamilton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Hamilton trying to control from half guard but McGuire is working away.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Hamilton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. McGuire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamilton lands a nice short elbow. Hamilton working McGuire over with strikes. Hamilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head. Hamilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head. Hamilton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McGuire is looking for a sweep. Hamilton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hamilton trying to mount his opponent but McGuire defends it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jury Hamilton dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McGuire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hamilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around? Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses. Hamilton lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hamilton landing with the ground and pound. Hamilton looking to pass the guard. Hamilton distracts McGuire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hamilton postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hamilton connects with a couple of short punches. McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses. Hamilton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. McGuire keeping full guard, as Hamilton tries to pass. Hamilton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hamilton throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamilton's guard. Nice move by McGuire! McGuire preventing the sweep. Sebastian McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jury Hamilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hamilton pulls McGuire in close to his closed guard and prevents McGuire from doing any damage or advancing position. McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamilton has wrist control. Hamilton has McGuire pulled in close to control his posture.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jury Hamilton. Hamilton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamilton off to one side. McGuire tries to clinch up but Hamilton circles away and keeps his distance.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamilton shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well. McGuire feints a jab promting Hamilton to slip. McGuire then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hamilton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hamilton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Hamilton tries to control but McGuire wriggling away. McGuire tries to hold on but Hamilton pushes him away. Hamilton content just to control the position here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Hamilton tries to control but McGuire wriggling away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jury Hamilton.
Hamilton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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! Hamilton is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jury Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamilton, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Jury Hamilton! Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Jury Hamilton! Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jury Hamilton!
Jury Hamilton wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Eastern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes into the arena with The Final Countdown blaring out of the sound system. Eastern has chosen Slow Down as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Clark! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Eastern! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Eastern slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Eastern throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss. Eastern tries a head kick but it misses.
Eastern is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clark.
 It looks like Kenny Eastern has been cut. Clark lands with a straight right. Eastern didn't see that one coming. Nice jab there from Clark. Eastern misses with a head kick.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top. 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! No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark looks to land a combination but Eastern avoids it well. Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eastern circles away quickly and effectively. Eastern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eastern throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark is breathing heavily. Eastern lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like John Clark has been cut. Eastern throws a head kick that misses. Eastern throws a head kick that misses. Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Clark looks to land a right hand but Eastern moved out of range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Eastern throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Eastern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eastern lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Eastern lands with a kick to the temple. Clark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Eastern lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clark will feel that in the morning. A big right from Clark misses. Clark throws a series of punches but Eastern avoids them all with ease. Eastern scores with a head kick. Clark tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Eastern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. 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! Eastern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eastern circles away quickly and effectively. Eastern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Clark scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A punch combination from Clark misses. Eastern throws a head kick that misses. Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eastern. Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Clark tries to bum rush Eastern with a series of wild strikes but Eastern uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Eastern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Eastern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Eastern. Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eastern slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Clark thuds his right hand into Eastern's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Eastern takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Eastern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eastern misses with a head kick.
Clark takes a kick to the side of the head. A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target. Clark throws a series of punches but Eastern avoids them all with ease. A jab from Clark does it's job there. Eastern tries a head kick but it misses.
Eastern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eastern avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Eastern goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Clark avoids the head kick by Eastern.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Eastern. Some wild striking there from Clark.
Eastern ducks under a wild hook from Clark. Clark works the jab nicely. Clark stalks Eastern and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eastern's face. Eastern staggers backwards, shaken. Eastern misses with a head kick.
Clark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Clark blocks a head kick by Eastern.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eastern tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Eastern is out of range. Nice body kick there by Eastern. Eastern lands with a slapping head kick. Clark throws a right and a left that Eastern avoids nicely. Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Clark avoids the head kick by Eastern.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eastern lands with a slapping head kick. Eastern misses with a head kick.
Eastern tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Eastern tries a head kick but it misses.
Eastern is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clark. Clark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Clark swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eastern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Clark looks to land a right hand but Eastern moved out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eastern closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Eastern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. 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 John Clark will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clark takes a kick to the side of the head. Eastern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Eastern throws a head kick that misses. Eastern takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Eastern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Eastern moves away from the strike by Clark. A big left from Clark misses. John Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Clark avoids the head kick by Eastern.
Eastern misses with a head kick.
Clark throws out a powerful jab. The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Eastern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark. Eastern slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Eastern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Clark misses. Eastern takes one to the chin there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Clark throws a series of punches but Eastern avoids them all with ease. Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Eastern misses with a head kick.
Eastern goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Clark throws a one two combo.
A head kick from Eastern lands but Clark takes it in his stride. Clark throws a right hand that Eastern ducks under and follows up with a left that Eastern also avoids with ease. Eastern needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there. Clark blocks a head kick by Eastern.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Clark throws a series of punches but Eastern avoids them all with ease. Eastern avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark tries to bum rush Eastern with a series of wild strikes but Eastern uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Eastern slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Clark tries to bum rush Eastern with a series of wild strikes but Eastern uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Clark throws a series of punches but Eastern moves out of range. Clark scores with a jab. Eastern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Clark tries to bum rush Eastern with a series of wild strikes but Eastern uses good footwork to avoid the assault. John Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Eastern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark lands a jab. Eastern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eastern walks into a stiff left hand from Clark. Eastern throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eastern misses with a head kick.
Eastern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Eastern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clark misses with the combination.
Nice body kick from Eastern. Eastern throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily. Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Some wild striking there from Clark.
Clark blocks a head kick by Eastern.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Eastern throws a head kick that misses. Eastern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clark blocks a head kick by Eastern.
Eastern lands with a kick to the temple. Clark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Clark lands a jab-cross combination. The fighters circle momentarily. Clark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Eastern tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark throws a jab when Eastern was well out of range. Eastern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A lazy left from Clark finds it's target. Nice uppercut lands for Clark. That snapped Eastern's head back.
Eastern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eastern uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark. Eastern throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Eastern lands a high kick!
Clark throws a series of strikes that have Eastern backpedaling.
Eastern throws a head kick that half lands.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eastern tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Clark. Those never looked like landing. Eastern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Eastern has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Eastern plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Clark blocks a head kick by Eastern.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sloppy strikes from Clark. Those never looked like landing. Eastern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eastern tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Eastern throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Eastern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Eastern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Eastern has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eastern circles away quickly and effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clark dominated that second 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Eastern ducks under a wild hook from Clark. Clark with a hook. Eastern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eastern lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Clark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A head kick from Eastern lands but Clark takes it in his stride. Eastern throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily. A left and a right from Clark both land. Nice combination. Clark misses with a double jab.
Eastern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark avoids the head kick by Eastern.
Eastern slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Nice uppercut there from Clark. Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Eastern throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clark. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clark throws a series of punches but Eastern avoids them all with ease. Eastern scores with a nice body kick.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss! A head kick from Eastern lands but Clark takes it in his stride.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Clark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sloppy strikes from Clark. Those never looked like landing. Clark misses with a double jab.
Clark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Clark darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Eastern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clark tries to bum rush Eastern with a series of wild strikes but Eastern uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Eastern misses with a head kick.
Eastern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Eastern throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark closes the distance and lands a one-two. Clark steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Eastern. That one must have hurt. Clark misses with an uppercut. A head kick from Eastern lands but Clark takes it in his stride. The fighters circle momentarily. Clark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Clark missing with a left hand there. Eastern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Eastern throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Clark scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Eastern takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 Eastern is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Clark! Eastern is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Clark!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralphy Buldogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts's entrance music is Seek and Destroy. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Watts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralphy Buldogue! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts gets a takedown into half guard.
Watts in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Buldogue tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Watts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Watts!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Moranis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Moranis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ferguson! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferguson looks for a takedown but Moranis sprawls well. Moranis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Moranis, before circling back to the center of the mat. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
Ferguson darts in and clinches Moranis up against the cage.
Ferguson jumps into guard, dragging Moranis to the mat.
Moranis wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling his posture from full guard. Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferguson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Moranis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Moranis stands up from guard. Let's bang! Moranis really is a fat lump. Moranis looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Moranis has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch.
Moranis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Moranis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ferguson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moranis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Ferguson trying to control but Moranis is working from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to improve position, pressing down on Moranis's thigh with his hand. Moranis seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ferguson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ferguson's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Moranis picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lewis Moranis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martin Fannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliah Brenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fannon comes to the cage accompanied by Kill Em All. Brenner has chosen Dont Stop Me Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Fannon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eliah Brenner! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fannon throws a hook to the side of Brenner's head but Brenner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brenner clinches up against the cage. Brenner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fannon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Brenner misses with a knee strike.
Fannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Brenner tries to land a knee to the head but Fannon blocks with his arms.
Brenner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Brenner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brenner drives through and clinches with Fannon against the cage.
Brenner breaks from the clinch.
Fannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Fannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brenner ducks under a wild hook from Fannon. Fannon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brenner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fannon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brenner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A combination from Fannon does no damage.
Brenner moves into the clinch successfully.
Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fannon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brenner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Brenner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fannon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Brenner landing knees to the body.
Fannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Brenner working Fannon over with knees to the body. Fannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brenner breaks from the clinch.
Brenner lands a head kick!
No joy there for Fannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brenner moves into the clinch successfully.
Brenner breaks from the clinch.
Brenner pushes Fannon up against the cage in a clinch. Fannon managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Brenner lands a nice knee to the body.
Brenner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Brenner throws a head kick that misses. Brenner looks winded!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Fannon misses with a two punch combination.
Brenner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fannon thows a left - swing and a miss! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fannon misses with an uppercut. Brenner saw that one coming. Fannon misses with the combination.
Brenner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fannon loads up on a big right hand but Brenner slips the punch. Fannon throws a shot from downtown. Brenner moves away and avoids it. Fannon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fannon looks to land a combination but Brenner avoids it well.
Brenner moves into range and clinches up with Fannon. Brenner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brenner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fannon.
Brenner breaks the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fannon throws a series of punches but Brenner avoids them all with ease. Brenner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fannon tries to bum rush Brenner with a series of wild strikes but Brenner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Brenner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fannon throws out the jab. Fannon throws an overhand right that lands on Brenner's shoulder, as Brenner tries to avoid the shot. Fannon misses with a straight left.
Brenner has Fannon up against the cage in a clinch.
Brenner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brenner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Brenner doesn't manage to clinch there - Fannon circles away.
Brenner doesn't manage to clinch there - Fannon circles away.
Brenner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Brenner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brenner throws a front kick that sends Fannon stumbling back into the cage. Fannon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brenner rushes Fannon and presses him up against the cage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fannon.
Brenner has Fannon pressed against the cage, preventing Fannon from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Brenner is trying to break free. Brenner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brenner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Brenner has eaten all the pies! Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Fannon avoids the damage to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brenner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brenner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fannon is trying to break the clinch but Brenner has him pressed against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brenner has him pressed against the cage. Brenner tries to circle away but Fannon has him pinned against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Fannon's face as he tries to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Brenner dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Fannon. Fannon misses with a double jab.
Brenner pushes Fannon up against the cage in a clinch. Fannon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Brenner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brenner obliges. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Fannon managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fannon is defending well for now. Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Fannon has had enough of the clinch but Brenner keeps him there for the moment. Brenner has Fannon pushed against the cage. Eliah Brenner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fannon.
A knee to the head by Brenner.
Fannon has had enough of the clinch but Brenner keeps him there for the moment. Brenner is breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Brenner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Fannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Brenner uses good head movement to avoid it. Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fannon.
Fannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brenner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Brenner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fannon avoids it. Fannon wants to break free but Brenner has control.
Fannon avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Fannon avoids the damage to the body. Brenner has Fannon pressed against the cage, preventing Fannon from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Brenner just leaning against Fannon, taking a breather. Fannon managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Fannon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fannon.
Fannon tries to circle away but Brenner has him pinned against the cage. Fannon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brenner has him pressed against the cage. Brenner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fannon's efforts to push away. Brenner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brenner lands a knee to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brenner in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Brenner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fannon working hard to break the clinch. Fannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fannon has a couple of punches blocked by Brenner.
Fannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Fannon managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Brenner blocking some punches.
Fannon is trying to force a seperation but Brenner has the dominant position. Fannon is trying to break the clinch but Brenner is controlling him. Brenner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fannon is looking to control Brenner's arms but Brenner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fannon has his back to the cage. Brenner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fannon's efforts to push away. Fannon working hard to break the clinch. Fannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Fannon is trying to break the clinch but Brenner is controlling him. Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Fannon avoids the damage to the body. Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fannon.
Fannon wants to get back to striking at distance but Brenner won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brenner as Fannon tries to tie him up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Brenner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fannon avoids it. Brenner keeps control of Fannon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short right from Fannon on the inside. Fannon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fannon tries to circle away but Brenner has him pinned against the cage. The referee calls for Brenner to work.
Fannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Brenner has double underhooks. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Fannon avoids the damage to the body. Brenner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fannon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eliah Brenner will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Fannon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Brenner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fannon to score with a decent uppercut. Fannon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brenner. Sloppy strikes from Fannon. Those never looked like landing. Martin Fannon is winning the standup battle so far. Brenner moves away from the strike by Fannon. Fannon misses with a hook. Fannon swinging wildly here.
Fannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brenner rushes Fannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Brenner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brenner misses with a knee strike.
Brenner working Fannon over with knees to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fannon.
Brenner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Brenner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Brenner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fannon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brenner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Brenner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fannon.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brenner takes the fight into the clinch. Brenner blocking some punches.
Fannon wants to get back to striking at distance but Brenner won't allow it.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Fannon avoids the damage to the body. Fannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Fannon avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Fannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brenner has him pressed against the cage. Fannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Fannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brenner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fannon avoids it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Brenner trying to land knees to the body.
Fannon tries to break the clinch but Brenner is controlling the position. Brenner prevents Fannon from breaking the clinch. Fannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brenner trying to land knees to the body.
Brenner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fannon's efforts to push away. Fannon is trying to break the clinch but Brenner is controlling him. Fannon can't break the clinch.
Fannon is trying to break the clinch but Brenner is controlling him. Brenner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fannon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Fannon prevents Brenner from breaking the clinch. Fannon is looking to control Brenner's arms but Brenner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fannon has his back to the cage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Brenner has double underhooks. Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Fannon is trying to break free. Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Fannon avoids the damage to the body. Fannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fannon tries to circle away but Brenner has him pinned against the cage. Fannon has had enough of the clinch but Brenner keeps him there for the moment. Fannon can't break the clinch.
Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fannon.
Fannon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fannon is trying to break the clinch but Brenner is controlling him. Fannon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brenner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Brenner dodges the punch combination from Fannon.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Fannon misses with the combination.
Fannon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fannon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brenner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fannon throws a hook but Brenner blocks it.
Brenner has Fannon up against the cage in a clinch.
Brenner is stalling here.
Fannon wants to get back to striking at distance but Brenner won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fannon is defending well for now. Brenner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin Fannon. I think Brenner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Eliah Brenner! Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Eliah Brenner! Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Eliah Brenner!
Eliah Brenner wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Olav Sealer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sealer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Right Here Right Now. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olav Sealer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nigel Coleman! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coleman throws a leg kick but Sealer moved away. Sealer looks for the body kick but Coleman saw that one coming. Sealer misses with a head kick.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Sealer sees it coming and checks it nicely. Coleman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sealer is out of range. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Coleman has eaten all the pies! Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Sealer throws a head kick that misses. Sealer throws a head kick that misses. A clash of legs there as Sealer blocks the low kick. Coleman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sealer checks it well. Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Sealer checks a leg kick. Sealer throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman tries a low kick but Sealer avoids it. Coleman throws a low kick, looking for Sealer's leg but Sealer calmly moves out of range. A head kick misses from Sealer. Coleman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sealer is out of range. Sealer misses with a head kick.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Sealer.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman throws out a leg kick but Sealer moves out of range and Coleman only half commits. Coleman misses with a low kick. Coleman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sealer misses with a head kick.
Sealer misses with a body kick. Sealer throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily. Coleman misses with a low kick.
Sealer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coleman throws out a leg kick but Sealer moves out of range and Coleman only half commits. Sealer throws the kick towards the body but Coleman avoids it. Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Sealer is breathing heavily. Coleman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Sealer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sealer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sealer checks it well.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Coleman moves out of range of the body kick. Sealer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Coleman throws a solid leg kick but Sealer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coleman. Coleman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sealer. Coleman is looking to score with low kicks. Sealer tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Coleman tries to work over Sealer's front leg with a kick but Sealer checks it. Coleman avoids the head kick by Sealer.
Coleman throws a chopping leg kick but Sealer manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sealer checks a leg kick. Coleman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sealer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Coleman is looking to score with low kicks. A clash of legs there as Sealer blocks the low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sealer tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman throws out a leg kick but Sealer moves out of range and Coleman only half commits. Sealer misses with a head kick.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Coleman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A clash of legs there as Sealer blocks the low kick. Sealer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sealer avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Coleman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sealer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sealer throws a head kick that misses. Coleman misses with a leg kick. Sealer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sealer checks a low kick from Coleman. Coleman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Coleman misses with a low kick. Coleman misses with a low kick as Sealer jumps back. Sealer misses with a looping right.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Sealer tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Sealer. Sealer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sealer moves out of range of the leg kick from Coleman. Sealer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sealer tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Sealer moved away. Coleman lands a leg kick that knocks Sealer off balance momentarily. Sealer throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coleman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sealer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sealer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A head kick misses from Sealer. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sealer checks a low kick from Coleman. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nigel Coleman will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sealer blocks a low kick nicely. Coleman avoids the head kick by Sealer.
Sealer misses with a head kick.
Sealer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sealer misses with a body kick. Coleman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coleman throws a solid leg kick but Sealer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coleman. Coleman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Sealer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Olav Sealer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coleman avoids the head kick by Sealer.
Sealer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Sealer checks a low kick from Coleman. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sealer checks a leg kick. Coleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sealer is able to avoid easily. Coleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sealer is able to avoid easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman throws a low kick but Sealer moves out of range easily. Coleman throws a low kick but Sealer avoids it. Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sealer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sealer checks a leg kick. Coleman throws a leg kick but Sealer checks it. Nigel Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Coleman throws a leg kick but Sealer moved away. Coleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sealer is out of range and Coleman settles back down. Coleman throws a front kick aimed at Sealer's knee but Sealer avoids it well. Sealer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coleman avoids the head kick by Sealer.
Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sealer is out of range and Coleman settles back down. Coleman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coleman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Sealer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sealer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sealer misses with a head kick.
Coleman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sealer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Sealer checks a leg kick. Sealer misses with a head kick.
Sealer checks a leg kick nicely. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Coleman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Sealer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coleman tries to work over Sealer's front leg with a kick but Sealer checks it. Coleman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sealer. Coleman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sealer checks a low kick from Coleman.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Sealer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sealer throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Coleman throws a chopping leg kick but Sealer manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Coleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sealer is able to avoid easily. An inside leg kick from Coleman misses. Coleman avoids the head kick by Sealer.
Sealer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Coleman wants to land a leg kick but Sealer is out of range. Good work by Sealer as he checks the leg kick. Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Sealer throws the kick towards the body but Coleman avoids it. Coleman throws a low kick but Sealer avoids it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Sealer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sealer tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick from Sealer.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Sealer sees it coming and checks it nicely. Coleman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Coleman throws a leg kick but Sealer checks it. Sealer checks a low kick from Coleman. Sealer throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily. Sealer checks a leg kick. Sealer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sealer is able to avoid easily. Coleman throws a leg kick but Sealer sees it coming and checks it nicely. Coleman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sealer checks a leg kick nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sealer checks a leg kick. Sealer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sealer throws a head kick that misses. Coleman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Coleman avoids the head kick by Sealer.
Sealer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Coleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sealer is out of range and Coleman settles back down. Sealer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sealer checks a leg kick nicely. Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Good work by Sealer as he checks the leg kick. Sealer blocks a low kick nicely. Coleman throws a solid leg kick but Sealer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coleman. Nigel Coleman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Coleman misses with a low kick as Sealer jumps back. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Coleman throws out a leg kick but Sealer moves out of range and Coleman only half commits. Coleman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sealer throws a head kick that misses. Coleman tries to land a leg kick but Sealer saw it coming and moves away.
Sealer checks a low kick from Coleman. A leg kick checked by Sealer. Coleman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sealer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Coleman throws a low kick but Sealer avoids it. Sealer throws a head kick that misses. Coleman tries to work over Sealer's front leg with a kick but Sealer checks it. Coleman throws a low kick but Sealer moves out of range easily. Good work by Sealer as he checks the leg kick. Sealer checks a leg kick nicely. Coleman tries to work over Sealer's front leg with a kick but Sealer checks it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Sealer throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Coleman throws out a leg kick but Sealer moves out of range and Coleman only half commits. A leg kick checked by Sealer. Sealer throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily. Sealer throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Sealer checks a low kick from Coleman. Coleman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Coleman misses with a low kick as Sealer jumps back. Sealer checks a low kick from Coleman. Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
Sealer throws a head kick that misses. Coleman throws a leg kick but Sealer moved away. Coleman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sealer checks it well. Coleman throws a solid leg kick but Sealer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coleman.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Sealer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Sealer as he checks the leg kick. Coleman blocks a head kick by Sealer.
An inside leg kick from Coleman misses. Coleman misses with a leg kick. Coleman motions for Sealer to come forward. Coleman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Coleman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sealer checks a low kick from Coleman. Sealer throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily. Sealer checks the leg kick. Sealer throws a head kick that misses. Coleman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sealer. Sealer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Coleman throws a leg kick that misses. Coleman misses with a low kick. Coleman misses with a low kick. Sealer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sealer throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily. Coleman avoids the head kick by Sealer.
Coleman tries to score with a low kick but Sealer moves his leg out of the way. Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sealer throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Sealer. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coleman avoids the head kick by Sealer.
Coleman wants to land a leg kick but Sealer is out of range. Coleman throws a leg kick but Sealer moved away. Sealer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Nigel Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Coleman 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Nigel Coleman! Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Nigel Coleman! Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Nigel Coleman!
Nigel Coleman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Steedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steedman has chosen Last Man Standing as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron McKenzie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles Steedman! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steedman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Steedman seems to be working for a kimura but McKenzie defends the submission attempt. McKenzie is trying to stand.
Steedman 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.
Steedman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steedman is trying to work for a kimura but McKenzie is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McKenzie is trying to stand back up but Steedman is controlling him
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Steedman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McKenzie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steedman.
Steedman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McKenzie defends it well. Steedman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Steedman is trying for a kimura here. McKenzie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Steedman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Steedman!
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