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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osman Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osman Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Osman Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McKenzie blocks a jab.
McKenzie walks into a jab.
Brown throws a series of punches but McKenzie moves out of range.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown has McKenzie pressed against the cage, preventing McKenzie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown 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.
McKenzie blocks an uppercut.
Brown breaks the clinch.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through McKenzie's defenses.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but McKenzie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKenzie defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
McKenzie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
McKenzie blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McKenzie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKenzie lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McKenzie backs up against the cage.
Brown darts in and clinches McKenzie up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
McKenzie is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but McKenzie slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osman Brown 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.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown misses with a left hand
and McKenzie counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Brown!
Brown is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. McKenzie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKenzie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McKenzie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown kicks off McKenzie and gets to his feet.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown looks to throw the jab but McKenzie is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws the left hand but McKenzie avoids the punch easily.
Brown lands with a nice combination. McKenzie backs away looking to recover.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown clinches up with McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown has McKenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
McKenzie tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown has McKenzie pressed against the cage, preventing McKenzie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of McKenzie's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron McKenzie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped McKenzie's head back.
Brown drives through and clinches with McKenzie against the cage.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
McKenzie wants to break free but Brown has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKenzie blocks an uppercut.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenzie's efforts to push away.
A short right from Brown.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
McKenzie blocking some punches.
McKenzie blocks an uppercut.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown forces McKenzie back against the cage and clinches.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKenzie counters with a series of strikes that sends Brown to the canvas! McKenzie follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osman Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osman Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruben De La Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorg Stradzverg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruben De La Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jorg Stradzverg!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Vega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stradzverg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De La Vega quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De La Vega is looking to improve his position.
De La Vega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stradzverg stands up out of the half guard.
Stradzverg 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.
An inside leg kick from Stradzverg misses.
Stradzverg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruben De La Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stradzverg slaps away a takedown attempt from De La Vega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Vega closes the distance and clinches up with Stradzverg, looking for a takedown. De La Vega pushes Stradzverg against the cage but Stradzverg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben De La Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Vega dives in and grabs Stradzverg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stradzverg pushes down on De La Vega's head and hops out.
De La Vega shoots and misses
and Stradzverg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De La Vega is breathing heavily.
Stradzverg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stradzverg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De La Vega after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stradzverg manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stradzverg is on top in guard.
Stradzverg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De La Vega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De La Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stradzverg is one step ahead there.
Stradzverg content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stradzverg throws a big elbow that misses.
Stradzverg stands up from De La Vega's guard - Stradzverg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stradzverg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Vega misses with a takedown attempt - Stradzverg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De La Vega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stradzverg's waist but Stradzverg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De La Vega off to one side.
Stradzverg misses the shot to the body.
De La Vega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stradzverg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stradzverg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stradzverg showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stradzverg is looking for a kimura but De La Vega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stradzverg to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stradzverg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
De La Vega wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
De La Vega trying to control the action but Stradzverg just sinks the hooks in.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Stradzverg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stradzverg doesn't have the hooks in and De La Vega manages to turn into his guard.
De La Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De La Vega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stradzverg holds on and takes a little breather.
Stradzverg pushes De La Vega off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stradzverg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De La Vega has hold of Stradzverg's hands but Stradzverg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stradzverg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stradzverg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stradzverg decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorg Stradzverg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De La Vega shoots in looking for a takedown but Stradzverg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De La Vega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De La Vega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stradzverg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stradzverg fails with the takedown.
De La Vega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben De La Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Vega fails to land the takedown.
Stradzverg clinches with his opponent.
Stradzverg gets control of De La Vega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stradzverg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stradzverg lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
De La Vega throws a big right hand that misses.
De La Vega throwing strikes from guard but Stradzverg blocks nicely.
Stradzverg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Vega throws a big elbow that misses.
De La Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stradzverg is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stradzverg is adopting a defensive guard.
De La Vega scoring with some ground and pound.
Stradzverg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for De La Vega!
De La Vega is looking to improve his position but Stradzverg isn't that keen on the idea.
Stradzverg landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg is standing up, even though he is in mount.
De La Vega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stradzverg circles away.
De La Vega shoots in for a double leg but Stradzverg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De La Vega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De La Vega checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as De La Vega blocks the leg kick.
No luck for De La Vega with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stradzverg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De La Vega tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stradzverg is in De La Vega's guard.
Stradzverg advances position into side control!
Stradzverg scoring with punches from side control.
Stradzverg decides to stand back up. Stradzverg steps back and let's De La Vega get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega lands a nice looking body shot.
Stradzverg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Vega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stradzverg swivels and escapes.
De La Vega connects with a looping right hand.
De La Vega dives in and grabs Stradzverg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stradzverg pushes down on De La Vega's head and hops out.
Stradzverg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stradzverg missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stradzverg fails to land.
De La Vega is trying to break free.
De La Vega is looking to break free of the clinch but Stradzverg has double underhooks.
Stradzverg is trying to pull guard but De La Vega has him pressed against the cage.
De La Vega prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg breaks the clinch.
Stradzverg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De La Vega to the mat! De La Vega manages to get full 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!
De La Vega wants to sweep here but Stradzverg controlling him for the moment.
Stradzverg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De La Vega looking for a sweep. Not yet De La Vega, not yet.
Stradzverg pushing down on De La Vega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stradzverg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stradzverg is nestled in close to De La Vega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorg Stradzverg 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stradzverg misses with a head kick.
De La Vega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stradzverg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De La Vega somewhat.
De La Vega tries for a takedown but Stradzverg circles away easily
and Stradzverg counters by clinching up.
Stradzverg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stradzverg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De La Vega shoots in for a takedown but Stradzverg shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben De La Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Vega lands a nice hook to Stradzverg's body. Stradzverg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De La Vega gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stradzverg has eaten all the pies!
Stradzverg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stradzverg gets to his feet. De La Vega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stradzverg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stradzverg gets to his feet - De La Vega follows without any prompting.
Stradzverg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stradzverg jumps into guard, dragging De La Vega to the mat.
Stradzverg is controlling De La Vega's posture.
Let's hope that Stradzverg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
De La Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stradzverg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jorg Stradzverg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stradzverg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De La Vega manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stradzverg wants to pass the guard but De La Vega is keeping the position.
De La Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
De La Vega working a defensive guard but Stradzverg manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stradzverg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
De La Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stradzvergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck for De La Vega with that takedown attempt.
De La Vega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De La Vega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stradzverg as he jumps to the side.
Stradzverg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De La Vega tries to roll over but Stradzverg keeps him under control.
Stradzverg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jorg Stradzverg wasn't active enough on the ground.
De La Vega has his takedown stuffed
and Stradzverg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg jumps into guard, dragging De La Vega to the mat.
De La Vega being controlled here momentarily.
De La Vega postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stradzverg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De La Vega, into his guard.
Stradzverg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stradzverg stands and throws De La Vega's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorg Stradzverg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stradzverg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorg Stradzverg!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferdnand Soiler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Break Stuff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ferdnand Soiler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Ward!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ward seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Soiler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Peter Ward!
Peter Ward decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronislav Lukas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukas comes to the cage accompanied by Van Halen- Unchained. Cedric Mabuva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bronislav Lukas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Mabuva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabuva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lukas .
A slow jab from Lukas misses its intended target.
Mabuva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lukas .
Lukas misses the shot to the body.
Lukas throws a right hand that Mabuva ducks under and follows up with a left that Mabuva also avoids with ease.
Lukas throws out a loose jab but Mabuva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lukas cracks Mabuva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lukas lands with a nice body punch.
Bronislav Lukas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukas throws a sloppy body shot
and Mabuva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Bronislav Lukas has been cut.
Lukas scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mabuva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mabuva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukas throws a body punch but Mabuva moves out of range.
Lukas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lukas throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lukas misses the target.
Lukas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mabuva leaves Lukas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Lukas .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lukas cracks a nice hook into Mabuva's ribs.
Lukas misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukas throws a hook to the side of Mabuva's head but Mabuva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lukas lands a jab.
Lukas scores with a hook.
Mabuva is rocked!
Lukas shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Mabuva takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lukas sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Mabuva bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bronislav Lukas !
Our winner, Bronislav Lukas , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Steedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steedman's choice of entrance music: Last Man Standing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nigel Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles Steedman!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steedman gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steedman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steedman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steedman is trying to get an arm triangle but Coleman is defending well.
Steedman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steedman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steedman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Coleman is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Steedman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waine Bitterhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Soto Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waine Bitterhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Soto Major!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitterhall scores with a one two! Soto Major had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Alex Soto Major's cut even more.
Bitterhall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Soto Major looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bitterhall is looking to take a break and control but Soto Major is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto Major is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soto Major is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bitterhall is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soto Major can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitterhall stands up and beckons Soto Major to his feet.
Bitterhall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bitterhall is looking for a kimura but Soto Major is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bitterhall to get the leverage.
Soto Major really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bitterhall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bitterhall is looking to stall here but Soto Major recovers full guard.
Soto Major wants to stand but Bitterhall is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall won't allow Soto Major to sweep him here.
Bitterhall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soto Major is proving hard to escape from.
Bitterhall really is a fat lump.
Soto Major is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall throwing strikes from guard but Soto Major blocks nicely.
Waine Bitterhall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bitterhall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bitterhall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soto Major keeps working.
Bitterhall wants to free his trapped foot but Soto Major is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bitterhall manages to pass to mount!
Soto Major is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitterhall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waine Bitterhall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Soto Major's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soto Major gets tackled into the cage by Bitterhall. Bitterhall maintains the clinch.
Soto Major is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bitterhall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soto Major uses from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soto Major's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bitterhall has momentary wrist control but Soto Major slips an elbow through the middle.
Bitterhall manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bitterhall throws a head kick but Soto Major moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitterhall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soto Major quickly recovers to half guard.
Soto Major is trying to stand up here but Bitterhall is controlling him well.
Bitterhall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soto Major keeps working.
Bitterhall trying to control from Soto Major's half guard. Soto Major has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Soto Major wants to stand and escape but Bitterhall is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Waine Bitterhall wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soto Major enables Bitterhall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soto Major manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bitterhall preventing the sweep.
Waine Bitterhall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soto Major wants to get back to his feet but Bitterhall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Soto Major keeping moving, preventing Bitterhall from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Waine Bitterhall wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bitterhall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Soto Major wants to get back to his feet.
Bitterhall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soto Major is just riding it out for now. Bitterhall eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall is looking to stall here but Soto Major recovers full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soto Major is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waine Bitterhall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Soto Major's cut.
That's time! Bitterhall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bitterhall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soto Major moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bitterhall throws a combination that misses
and Soto Major counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bitterhall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bitterhall misses with a combination
and Soto Major holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soto Major is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bitterhall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bitterhall wants the takedown. Soto Major is fighting it off but Bitterhall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soto Major's guard against the cage.
Bitterhall trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto Major is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto Major is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waine Bitterhall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bitterhall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bitterhall is looking to take a break and control but Soto Major is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bitterhall has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Soto Major works to full guard.
Alex Soto Major has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major pulls Bitterhall in to control the position.
Waine Bitterhall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bitterhall misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall drives through with a takedown into Soto Major's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bitterhall trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto Major is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitterhall passes Soto Major's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soto Major kicks Bitterhall off and gets back to his feet.
Bitterhall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bitterhall is one step ahead there.
Soto Major pushes Bitterhall off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitterhall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soto Major is trying to defend but Bitterhall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waine Bitterhall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bitterhall 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waine Bitterhall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliah Brenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brenner's choice of entrance music: Dont Stop Me Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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152 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eliah Brenner!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brenner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brenner rushes Edgar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edgar managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Edgar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edgar dodges an elbow strike from Brenner.
Brenner wants to stall.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Edgar avoids the damage to the body.
Edgar managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Brenner throws an elbow that misses.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Edgar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brenner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Brenner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brenner trying to land knees to the body.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brenner trying to stall but Edgar improves his position.
Edgar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Edgar manages to end up in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brenner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Edgar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Edgar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Edgar is trying to get an arm triangle but Brenner is defending well.
Brenner wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Edgar has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Brenner's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Brenner is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Edgar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frankie Edgar!
Our winner, Frankie Edgar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston comes to the cage accompanied by Fuckin Problem. Leonard Scholes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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152 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiden Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Scholes!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston pushes Scholes up against the cage in a clinch.
Preston working Scholes over with knees to the body.
Preston landing knees to the body.
Preston lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Leonard Scholes has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Preston.
Scholes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Preston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Scholes has eaten all the pies!
Nice elbow from Preston.
Preston stalling against the cage.
Scholes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Preston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Preston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Scholes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Preston lands a good knee to the midsection. Scholes won't want to take too many of those.
Scholes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Preston prevents it.
Aiden Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Scholes.
Scholes looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholes managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
Preston landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Leonard Scholes's cut even more.
Preston stops a takedown attempt from Scholes.
Preston is struggling to control the position.
Scholes takes an elbow to the temple.
Preston effectively controlling the action here.
Preston unloads a knee to the mid-section. Scholes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Preston lands a nice elbow.
Preston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Preston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston avoiding damage.
Preston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Preston is struggling to control the position.
Preston gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Preston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Preston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Preston lands a knee to the head.
Preston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Preston lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Leonard Scholes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Preston lands an elbow that stopped Scholes in his tracks for a moment.
Preston tries to land knees in the clinch but Scholes avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Preston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Preston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scholes avoids it.
Preston lands an elbow that stopped Scholes in his tracks for a moment.
Leonard Scholes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Scholes takes an elbow to the temple.
Preston controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aiden Preston.
Preston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Preston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scholes's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leonard Scholes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aiden Preston!
Aiden Preston took some time post fight to say the following; 'Its only a matter of time. Lets go.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosme Cosme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tar's choice of entrance music: I Come From A Land Down Under. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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250 lbs
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cosme Cosme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Tar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosme misses with a body shot.
Cosme has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cosme there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tar shoots in for a takedown but Cosme shows good takedown defense.
Tar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cosme counters with a leg kick.
Tar misses with a straight right.
Cosme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tar. That did some damage!
Cosme explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tar looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cosme jabs at Tar's body.
A head kick misses from Cosme.
Cosme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosme.
Cosme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tar slips under a jab from Cosme.
Tar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cosme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosme scores with a kick to the body.
Cosme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cosme lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cosme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosme swinging wildly here.
Cosme cracks Tar with a good jab.
Cosme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cosme is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tar to the mat. Tar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cosme controls the pace.
Cosme slips nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cosme connects with a nice short shot to Tar's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosme is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cosme Cosme!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinobu Tsukasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shinobu Tsukasa's chin.
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174 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinobu Tsukasa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Tsukasa.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsukasa.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Tsukasa seems unphased.
It looks like Shinobu Tsukasa has been cut.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva checks a low kick from Tsukasa.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsukasa but Tsukasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsukasa. Tsukasa obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsukasa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsukasa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Tsukasa fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tsukasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsukasa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva is pushing down on Tsukasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tsukasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukasa is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsukasa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsukasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is stalling here. Tsukasa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tsukasa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tsukasa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsukasa is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Silva controls his leg.
Tsukasa wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to roll over but Tsukasa keeps him under control.
Silva trying to control but Tsukasa postures up.
Silva is staying active underneath Tsukasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is pressing down on Tsukasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva controlling the position.
Tsukasa trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We're going to have a standup here because Shinobu Tsukasa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsukasa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Tsukasa moved out of range.
Tsukasa misses with a straight left.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsukasa.
Silva tries to bum rush Tsukasa with a series of wild strikes but Tsukasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsukasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tsukasa - that will leave a mark!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Tsukasa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsukasa.
Tsukasa scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tsukasa counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsukasa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Tsukasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva wants to sweep here but Tsukasa controlling him for the moment.
Silva has his hands on Tsukasa's head, controlling the position.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Tsukasa from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tsukasa sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Shinobu Tsukasa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shinobu Tsukasa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsukasa as he avoids it easily.
Tsukasa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Tsukasa backs away looking to recover.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ronaldo Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsukasa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tsukasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Silva working away.
Tsukasa is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working the ground and pound but Tsukasa is defending the strikes.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silva looking to control but instead Tsukasa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Tsukasa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is keen to just control but Tsukasa is a slippery customer.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva is thwarting Tsukasa's attempts to control the position.
Tsukasa tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tsukasa!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ronaldo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva fails to move to back control.
Tsukasa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to control the pace but Tsukasa is squirming around nicely.
Silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tsukasa to take his back!
Silva working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tsukasa is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tsukasa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is looking to control Tsukasa but Tsukasa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shinobu Tsukasa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsukasa lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Tsukasa digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Crunch! Tsukasa slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Tsukasa throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsukasa throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsukasa throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsukasa tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsukasa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukasa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tsukasa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Silva manages to pass to mount!
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva is stalling here but it's allowed Tsukasa to get half guard.
Tsukasa won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Tsukasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is keen to just control but Tsukasa is a slippery customer.
Tsukasa tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva wants to control but Tsukasa is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa trying to control here.
Tsukasa wants to control but Silva passes into side.
Tsukasa prevents Silva from moving into mount.
What's Tsukasa going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Silva advances to mount.
Silva trying to control but Tsukasa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing punches.
Silva looking to control but Tsukasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tsukasa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva scoring with strikes but Tsukasa is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsukasa tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Silva!
Ronaldo Silva is the new welterweight champion!
Ronaldo Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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