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CFA-28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chan Cann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chan Cann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by McDaniels - just one landing.
It looks like Chan Cann has been cut.
Cann avoids the body shot from McDaniels.
McDaniels misses with a wild combination.
McDaniels misses with a looping right.
Cann throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cann misses with a few strikes there.
Cann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Terry McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cann misses with a two punch combination.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that Cann avoids nicely.
McDaniels takes a swing at Cann's ribcage but misses.
A jab-cross combination lands for McDaniels and sends Cann crashing to the mat! McDaniels follows him down to the mat - Cann regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Cann is rocked!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McDaniels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oh Cann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDaniels is thwarting Cann's attempts to control the position.
Cann seems to have got his legs back now.
McDaniels controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Terry McDaniels.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cann. McDaniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDaniels tries to bum rush Cann with a series of wild strikes but Cann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by McDaniels.
Cann gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Cann tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but McDaniels is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Cann buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Cann!! Cann is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. McDaniels throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry McDaniels!
Terry McDaniels was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Snopek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Loow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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258 lbs
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264 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcin Snopek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Loow!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snopek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snopek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Snopek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snopek won't allow Loow to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snopek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snopek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snopek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snopek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snopek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snopek is looking to pass into half guard but Loow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Loow is in guard.
Snopek pushes Loow off and scrambles back to his feet.
Snopek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snopek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loow tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Snopek pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Snopek working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Loow is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snopek wants to control the pace but Loow is squirming around nicely.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Snopek! Loow is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcin Snopek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Kicasstis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fedor Kicasstis's chin.
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270 lbs
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267 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Kicasstis!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicasstis misses with a left hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicasstis throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kicasstis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a body punch but Kicasstis moves out of range.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Kicasstis walks into a jab.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Kicasstis throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Kicasstis misses.
A big right from Kicasstis misses.
Kicasstis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson jabs Kicasstis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kicasstis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson moves forwards but Kicasstis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Mark Jackson has been cut.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicasstis.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Kicasstis's body. Kicasstis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Jackson.
Kicasstis slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicasstis throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kicasstis throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Kicasstis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Fedor Kicasstis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicasstis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Kicasstis throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Kicasstis lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson slips under a jab from Kicasstis.
Jackson swings for the body but Kicasstis moves out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicasstis is just out of range.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kicasstis misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Kicasstis avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Kicasstis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson jabs Kicasstis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab from Kicasstis.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kicasstis.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Kicasstis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson slips under a jab from Kicasstis.
Kicasstis throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Kicasstis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Kicasstis misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson moves out of range as Kicasstis strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kicasstis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicasstis misses the target.
Jackson is looking to wear down Kicasstis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Kicasstis misses.
Kicasstis throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Kicasstis misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Kicasstis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kicasstis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicasstis throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicasstis throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicasstis throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson slips a straight right by Kicasstis.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Kicasstis.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kicasstis throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Kicasstis misses its intended target.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicasstis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson defending well as Kicasstis loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson is pawing at Kicasstis, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kicasstis's nose. Kicasstis is badly hurt! Jackson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kicasstis tries desperately to hold on but Jackson is relentless in his assault! As Kicasstis receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Jackson away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Jackson!
Mark Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nash Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kev Hawkins has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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245 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Granite 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nash Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kev Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkins circles away.
Nash Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Hawkins as Bones shoots in.
Bones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nash Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkins pinned against the cage. Hawkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet.
Bones is breathing heavily.
Hawkins leaves Bones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to avoid it but Bones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawkins to the ground. Hawkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawkins as he jumps to the side.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt - Hawkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones needs to keep his hands up - Hawkins had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Nash Bones has been cut.
Hawkins catches Bones with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Bones forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kev Hawkins!
Kev Hawkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanso Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavus Adolphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
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230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Granite 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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hanso Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustavus Adolphus!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolphus fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Adolphus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adolphus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adolphus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adolphus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adolphus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Adolphus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adolphus throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.
Adolphus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adolphus works over Dos Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adolphus.
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adolphus on the ground.
Adolphus works over Dos Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Adolphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adolphus.
Adolphus scoring with some ground and pound.
Adolphus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adolphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adolphus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adolphus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adolphus landing with the ground and pound.
Dos Santos is rocked!
It looks like Hanso Dos Santos has been cut.
Adolphus gets to his feet and stands over Dos Santos, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dos Santos felt that one! Adolphus unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dos Santos from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavus Adolphus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nuka Antiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vammie Weruke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antiman comes to the cage accompanied by Ly-o-lay-ale-loya. Weruke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Waking the Demon - Bullet For My Valentine. Nuka Antiman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nuka Antiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vammie Weruke!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antiman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That has opened up Vammie Weruke's cut even more.
Antiman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Weruke blocks the leg kick.
Weruke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weruke throws a series of punches but Antiman avoids them all with ease.
Weruke misses with a left hand
and Antiman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antiman swinging wildly here.
Weruke misses with a right hand
and Antiman counters with a three punch combo that has Weruke backing up. Weruke nods at Antiman to acknowledge the strikes.
Antiman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antiman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weruke.
Antiman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Weruke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weruke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vammie Weruke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antiman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antiman lands a jab-cross combination.
Weruke is rocked!
Antiman batters Weruke with a massive right followed by a huge left! Weruke is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Antiman lands a final crushing right hand to drop Weruke to the mat with a gruesome thud! Antiman is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nuka Antiman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Muay Thai (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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255 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riley Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm looking to score a takedown here. Muay Thai is defending well but Grimm drives through and ends up in Muay Thai's guard.
Muay Thai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muay Thai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muay Thai wants to sweep here but Grimm controlling him for the moment.
Grimm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muay Thai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grimm is in close to Muay Thai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grimm throwing strikes but missing.
Grimm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Muay Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grimm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm is looking to work some ground and pound but Muay Thai has wrist control.
Grimm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grimm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muay Thai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grimm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grimm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm cracks Muay Thai with a solid left hand.
Grimm lands a couple of elbows.
Grimm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muay Thai's head.
Muay Thai is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Muay Thai's head off the mat! Muay Thai is out! He's out! Grimm jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Riley Grimm!
Riley Grimm took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Blood Bank ($10) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Potz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Karelin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Craig Potz 's chin.
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280 lbs
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286 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Potz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karelin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karelin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Potz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Alexander Karelin has been cut.
Karelin throws an elbow but it misses.
Potz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Karelin throws an elbow that misses.
Potz misses with an elbow strike.
Potz dodges an elbow strike from Karelin.
Karelin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karelin dodges an elbow strike from Potz .
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Potz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Potz throws an elbow that misses.
Potz lands an elbow inside that Karelin shrugs off.
Karelin blocks an elbow strike.
Karelin misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees in the clinch landing for Potz .
Karelin looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin takes an elbow to the temple.
Karelin throws an elbow that misses.
Karelin throws an elbow that misses.
Potz pushes off an throws an elbow but Karelin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Potz throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potz avoids the elbow strike from Karelin, against the cage.
Potz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karelin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Potz blocks an elbow strike from Karelin.
Potz lands an elbow just above Karelin 's eye.
Karelin dodges an elbow strike from Potz .
Potz throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Potz .
Potz avoids a wild elbow strike from Karelin.
Karelin pushes off an throws an elbow but Potz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Potz lands a damaging elbow.
Potz blocks the elbow strike.
Potz takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Craig Potz has been cut.
Nice elbow from Potz .
Karelin blocks an elbow strike from Potz .
Karelin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Potz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karelin's brow.
Karelin misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potz lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Alexander Karelin's cut even more.
Potz tries to land knees in the clinch but Karelin avoids the damage to the body.
Potz pushes off an throws an elbow but Karelin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin avoids the elbow strike from Potz , against the cage.
Karelin throws an elbow but it misses.
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Karelin lands a nice elbow.
Potz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karelin avoids a wild elbow strike from Potz .
Potz blocks an elbow strike from Karelin.
Potz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Potz lands a nice elbow.
Potz misses with an elbow over the top.
Karelin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karelin pushes off an throws an elbow but Potz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karelin throws an elbow but misses.
Potz pushes off an throws an elbow but Karelin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karelin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karelin misses with an elbow over the top.
Karelin throws an elbow that misses.
Karelin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karelin throws an elbow but it misses.
Potz misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potz avoids the elbow strike from Karelin, against the cage.
Potz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karelin avoids it.
Karelin blocks an elbow strike from Potz .
Potz misses with an elbow strike.
Potz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potz throws an elbow that misses.
Karelin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Potz blocks an elbow strike.
Potz has a couple of punches blocked by Karelin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karelin throws an elbow but misses.
Potz blocks an elbow strike from Karelin.
Potz lands an elbow just above Karelin 's eye.
Karelin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Potz dodges an elbow strike from Karelin.
Potz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karelin pushes off an throws an elbow but Potz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Potz .
Karelin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Potz pushes off an throws an elbow but Karelin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karelin pushes off an throws an elbow but Potz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Potz .
Potz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Alexander Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Karelin blocks an elbow strike.
Potz dodges an elbow strike from Karelin.
Karelin dodges an elbow strike from Potz .
Potz blocks the elbow strike.
Karelin throws an elbow but it misses.
Karelin avoids a wild elbow strike from Potz .
Karelin avoids the elbow strike from Potz , against the cage.
Karelin blocks the elbow strike.
Potz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Potz misses with an elbow over the top.
Karelin lands an elbow that stopped Potz in his tracks for a moment.
Potz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander Karelin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Potz dodges an elbow strike from Karelin.
Potz lands an elbow that stopped Karelin in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Potz .
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Karelin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craig Potz !
A relieved looking Craig Potz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bulgelene Gossables (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Grundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulgelene Gossables had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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217 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
4 - 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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Grundi!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundi shoots for a takedown but Gossables saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gossables throws a series of punches but Grundi avoids them all with ease.
Gossables misses with a low kick.
Angus Grundi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gossables dives in and grabs Grundi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grundi pushes down on Gossables's head and hops out.
Grundi fails with the takedown.
Grundi has a takedown stuffed.
Bulgelene Gossables has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Grundi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gossables is defended easily by Grundi.
Grundi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gossables to the mat! Gossables manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grundi won't allow Gossables to get back to his feet.
Grundi landing with the ground and pound.
Gossables trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Grundi drops back looking for a leg! Gossables is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gossables manages to kick Grundi off! Grundi jumps back into Gossables's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gossables controls Grundi momentarily but Grundi frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grundi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grundi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grundi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grundi is looking to work some ground and pound but Gossables has wrist control.
Grundi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gossables looking to control.
Gossables has momentary wrist control but Grundi slips an elbow through the middle.
Grundi stops Gossables from standing up.
Grundi throwing strikes but missing.
Grundi throws a big elbow that misses.
Grundi has gone for a leg lock! Gossables slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grundi's guard.
Grundi controls Gossables momentarily but Gossables frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gossables has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grundi is proving hard to escape from.
Grundi wants to sweep but no luck.
Grundi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gossables trying to control but Grundi is working from the bottom.
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!
Grundi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grundi keeping moving, preventing Gossables from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bulgelene Gossables.
Grundi tries to keep at a distance but Gossables has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gossables throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gossables is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grundi is defending well.
Gossables tries to pull guard but Grundi holds him up against the cage and eventually Gossables drops back down to his feet.
Gossables turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Grundi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grundi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grundi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gossables is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grundi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gossables is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gossables doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grundi.
Grundi tries to pass to full mount but Gossables defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundi seems to be working for a kimura but Gossables defends the submission attempt.
Grundi trying to pass the guard but Gossables defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gossables regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grundi throwing strikes from guard but Gossables blocks nicely.
Grundi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grundi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grundi is in close to Gossables's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gossables is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Grundi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gossables throws a hook but Grundi avoids it easily.
Grundi gets a takedown into half guard.
Grundi throwing shots but Gossables is blocking nicely.
Grundi is thwarting Gossables's attempts to control the position.
Gossables gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gossables is on top in guard.
Grundi looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundi, not yet.
Gossables trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gossables is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gossables stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gossables wants to control from the top but Grundi keeps moving.
Grundi has his foot on Gossables's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gossables works his way back into a safe position though.
Gossables trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gossables is looking to work some ground and pound but Grundi has wrist control.
Gossables is fighting to break Grundi's control of his arms but Grundi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Angus Grundi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grundi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grundi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bulgelene Gossables has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Grundi checks a low kick from Gossables.
Grundi shoots in looking for a takedown. Gossables tries to sprawl out of it but Grundi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gossables manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grundi closes the distance and clinches up with Gossables, looking for a takedown. Grundi pushes Gossables against the cage but Gossables circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gossables counters with a one-two to the body.
Bulgelene Gossables has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Grundi.
Grundi dodges the punch combination from Gossables.
Gossables throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grundi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gossables stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gossables shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gossables is looking to advance position but Grundi won't allow it.
Gossables wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundi keeps working.
Gossables stalling.
Grundi is doing well to control the position and prevent Gossables from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundi moves into full guard.
Grundi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gossables trying to control but Grundi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bulgelene Gossables just wasn't active enough.
Grundi has his takedown stuffed
and Gossables counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grundi!
Gossables looking to control but Grundi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gossables working the ground and pound effectively.
Grundi is wriggling around trying to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gossables looking to finish Grundi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grundi!
Gossables controlling from the full mount.
Gossables is landing with some decent strikes but Grundi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gossables scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grundi?
Gossables with a couple of short strikes.
Gossables working for a guillotine from mount but Grundi is in no mood to give up.
Grundi tries to hold on but Gossables postures up.
Grundi is trying to escape the mount.
Grundi reaches up to try and control the position but Gossables seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Grundi rolls and tries to escape and now Gossables has his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grundi showing good submission defense here.
Gossables wants to control but Grundi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulgelene Gossables dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Grundi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gossables counters with a shoot takedown. Grundi fights it but they end up in guard.
Gossables scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grundi keeping moving, preventing Gossables from controlling successfully.
Grundi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gossables wants to control from the top but Grundi keeps moving.
Grundi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gossables manages to get himself to full guard.
Gossables is trying to control the position but Grundi postures up.
Gossables has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grundi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundi throws a strike but Gossables rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grundi trying to keep a closed guard but Gossables is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundi wants to sweep here but Gossables controlling him for the moment.
Gossables wants to control from the top but Grundi keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bulgelene Gossables.
Grundi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gossables tries to avoid it but Grundi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gossables to the ground. Gossables escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gossables feints a jab promting Grundi to slip. Gossables then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grundi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grundi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Gossables counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bulgelene Gossables has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Grundi.
Grundi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundi working a defensive guard but Gossables manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gossables is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grundi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gossables wants to control but Grundi is keeping him busy.
Gossables decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grundi to his feet.
Gossables stuffs the takedown attempt from Grundi. Grundi gets slowly back to his feet.
Grundi with a poor takedown
and Gossables counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gossables changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grundi tries to avoid it but Gossables manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grundi to the ground. Grundi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grundi stuffs the takedown attempt from Gossables. Gossables gets slowly back to his feet.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grundi fails with the takedown
and Gossables decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grundi's guard.
Grundi controls Gossables momentarily but Gossables frees himself.
Gossables works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gossables wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundi keeps working.
Grundi trying to control here.
Gossables trying to pass the guard but Grundi defending well.
Gossables seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Grundi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Grundi tries to hold on but Gossables postures up.
Grundi tries to reverse the position but Gossables maintains control.
Gossables content just to control the position here.
Gossables tries to control but Grundi wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gossables raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gossables wants to control the pace but Grundi is squirming around nicely.
Grundi is working to get back to half guard.
Gossables controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gossables dominating with strikes here.
Gossables content just to control the position here.
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 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bulgelene Gossables!
Bulgelene Gossables decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pence Apene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ged Hax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
12 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ged Hax!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Apene counters with a takedown into side control.
Apene working away.
Hax manages to work his way to half guard, despite Apene's best efforts.
Hax tries to get to full guard but Apene has control of the leg.
Apene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hax has managed to free his arm - good work.
Apene is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hax keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Apene sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hax defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apene seems to be looking for submissions.
Apene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Apene trying to control the action but Hax is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hax gets back to full guard.
Hax being controlled here, momentarily.
Apene seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hax for as long as he can get away with.
Apene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apene wants to control from the top but Hax keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Pence Apene wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hax is defended easily by Apene.
Hax misses with a takedown attempt
and Apene counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hax won't be happy with that.
Pence Apene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ged Hax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hax pushes Apene away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apene gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Hax's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Apene decides to stand back up.
Apene shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hax tries to get to full guard but Apene has control of the leg.
Hax trying to control here.
Hax is defending against the submission attempts here by Apene.
Apene is trying to control. Hax wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apene is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hax!
Hax is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hax wants to hold on but Apene pushes him away.
Hax tries to control Apene's body but Apene pushes him off. Hax squirms to his side and now Apene has his back!
Hax trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Apene struggling to keep hold of the position.
Apene is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hax is trying to stand back up.
Apene has good solid back control here.
Hax breaks Apene's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hax tries to free his leg and advance position but Apene is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apene wants to stand up but Hax is controlling him.
Hax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apene working a defensive guard here.
Hax drops back, looking for a kneebar! Apene looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Apene looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Apene!
Hax tries to bench press Apene off him but Apene keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apene cracks Hax with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hax is trying to get back to half guard.
Apene in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apene is trying to get an arm triangle but Hax is defending well.
Hax is trying to control Apene's posture but Apene avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pence Apene dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hax tries to sprawl but Apene drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Apene is trying to work for a kimura but Hax is defending well.
Apene prevents Hax from improving his position.
Hax has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apene is working away from the top position though.
Hax looks like he's trying to stand up.
Apene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hax defends it well.
Hax moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hax is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apene is controlling him.
Hax being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hax lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Apene!
Hax looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pence Apene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hax landing strikes from the mount and Apene is in trouble!
Apene wants to hold on but Hax pushes him away.
Hax scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hax pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Apene tries to reverse the position but Hax maintains control.
Hax punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apene tries to hold on but Hax pushes him away.
Hax working the ground and pound effectively.
Apene tries to hold on but Hax pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hax is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Apene can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hax looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Apene swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hax is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Apene is surviving well by controlling Hax's body position as best he can.
Hax throwing strikes here but Apene is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Apene is in a horrible position here. Hax smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Apene tries to reverse the position but Hax maintains control.
Hax with the ground and pound from mount.
Hax goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Apene turns into him and now he's in Hax's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apene tries to free his leg and advance position but Hax is retaining full guard.
Hax has control of Apene's left arm, preventing Apene from doing any damage.
Hax wants to stand and escape but Apene is having none of it.
Apene preventing the sweep.
Hax can't keep his opponent in guard - Apene advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Apene in particular looking to stall.
Apene is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hax sees it coming and defends easily.
Apene stalling.
Hax trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hax wants to get back to his feet.
Apene is looking for a kimura here.
Hax keeping control of the position.
Apene seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hax does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Apene prevents Hax from standing back up.
Hax wants to improve his position but Apene is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apene trying to mount his opponent but Hax defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hax has his takedown stuffed
and Apene counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hax tries for a takedown but Apene circles away easily
and Apene finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Apene counter with a right hand.
Hax with a poor takedown
and Apene counters with a head kick.
Pence Apene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ged Hax.
Apene shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apene slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Apene throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Apene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Apene looking to pass the guard.
Hax keeping moving, preventing Apene from controlling successfully.
Hax wants to sweep but no luck.
Apene tries to free his leg and advance position but Hax is retaining full guard.
Hax trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Apene counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hax controlling Apene's posture.
Hax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Apene looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hax wants to get back to his feet but Apene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hax shoots and misses
and Apene counters with a shoot takedown. Hax fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apene passes Hax's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Apene is looking to take a break and control but Hax is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apene with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hax is defending against the submission attempts here by Apene.
Hax won't allow Apene to pass to mount.
Hax is trying to maintain the position but Apene is very close to passing his half guard.
Apene seems to be looking for submissions.
Apene is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hax has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apene is working away from the top position though.
Apene seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apene prevents Hax from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Apene misses with a head kick.
Apene works over Hax's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Ged Hax has been cut.
Hax fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hax gets caught flat footed, as Apene shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hax pulls Apene in close to prevent any damage.
Apene throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apene advances to half guard.
Apene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hax keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hax is concentrating on defense, preventing Apene from advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Apene trying to mount his opponent but Hax defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hax keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Apene seems to be working for a kimura but Hax defends the submission attempt.
Apene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hax works his way to full guard. Good work.
Apene being controlled here momentarily.
Apene wants to control from the top but Hax keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apene throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pence Apene clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ged Hax's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hax with a lazy takedown attempt
and Apene counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Apene scores with a takedown into Hax's guard.
Hax being controlled here, momentarily.
Hax looking for a sweep. Not yet Hax, not yet.
Apene trying to control but Hax is working from the bottom.
Hax is pulling down on Apene's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pence Apene just wasn't active enough.
Hax tries for a takedown but Apene circles away easily
so Apene counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apene trying to control the position from guard on top but Hax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hax is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Apene stays in close to Hax's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hax has control of Apene's left arm, preventing Apene from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pence Apene wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hax looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Apene!
Apene tries to hold on but Hax pushes him away.
Hax swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Apene is now in Hax's guard. A big mistake from Hax there, giving up the dominant position!
Apene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hax wants to get back to his feet but Apene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Apene wants to control from the top but Hax keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Apene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hax is keeping the position for now.
Apene scoring with some ground and pound.
Apene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hax is keeping the position for now.
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!
Apene postures up.
Apene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apene 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.
Hax wants to stand but Apene is controlling the position.
Apene postures up in Hax's guard and throws a big left but Hax blocks it.
Apene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hax is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apene postures up.
Hax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Apene slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hax is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apene asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hax struggling a bit here.
Hax might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Apene kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Apene controls the position.
Hax gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Apene seems to be looking for submissions.
Hax slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apene wants to control from the top but Hax keeps moving.
Hax has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Apene wants to pass the guard but Hax is keeping the position.
Hax is trying to control the position but Apene postures up.
Hax wants to get back to his feet but Apene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apene won't allow Hax to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pence Apene just wasn't active enough.
Apene throws a head kick but Hax moves out of range.
Hax shoots in looking for a takedown. Apene tries to sprawl out of it but Hax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pence Apene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ged Hax.
Apene shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pence Apene had his way with Ged Hax in that round.
The cut man is working on Ged Hax's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hax tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hax somewhat.
Apene throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hax.
Hax tries for a takedown but Apene circles away easily
and Apene counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hax's guard now.
Apene is looking to work some ground and pound but Hax has wrist control.
Apene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apene trying to control the position from guard on top but Hax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Apene stopping the sweep attempt from Hax.
Hax is controlling Apene's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pence Apene.
Apene closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hax to the mat! Hax manages to get full guard.
Hax wants to sweep but no luck.
Hax is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Apene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hax is keeping the position for now.
Hax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Apene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Apene trying to control but Hax is working from the bottom.
Hax wants to stand and escape but Apene is having none of it.
Apene trying to control but Hax is working from the bottom.
Ged Hax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hax looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pence Apene has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hax shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Apene but Apene pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pence Apene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ged Hax.
Hax shoots and misses
and Apene counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Apene working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Apene in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hax stops Apene from passing to mount.
Hax is trying to control Apene's posture but Apene avoids it.
Apene is looking to take a break and control but Hax is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hax is holding Apene down, trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apene controls the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Apene shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hax's guard.
Hax has his hands on Apene's head, controlling the position.
Apene preventing the sweep.
Apene tries to free his leg and advance position but Hax is retaining full guard.
Hax is looking to stand up but Apene isn't so interested in that idea.
Apene trying to control the position from guard on top but Hax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hax shoots for a takedown but Apene saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hax manages to avoid it.
Apene shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hax manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apene looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hax wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hax wants to stand up but Apene is controlling him.
Pence Apene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apene trying to control but Hax is working from the bottom.
Apene sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pence Apene just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apene is defended easily by Hax.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Apene counters with a head kick. That will keep Hax thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Apene gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Apene has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pence Apene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apene 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pence Apene!
Pence Apene retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Pence Apene made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Blood Bank ($10) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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