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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitecoat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seven Nation Army. Mcghee has chosen Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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186 lbs
11 - 19 - 1 |
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197 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marty Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Whitecoat does it's job there.
It looks like Marty Mcghee has been cut.
Mcghee shoots in for a takedown but Whitecoat shows good takedown defense.
Mcghee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whitecoat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcghee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whitecoat is out of range and Mcghee settles back down.
Mcghee misses with a wild combination.
Mcghee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whitecoat to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitecoat misses with a looping left.
Whitecoat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcghee swings for the body but Whitecoat moves out of range.
Whitecoat misses the shot to the body.
Whitecoat looks to throw the jab but Mcghee is out of range.
Whitecoat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcghee.
Mcghee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitecoat throws out the jab.
Whitecoat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitecoat swivels and escapes.
Axel Whitecoat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitecoat scores with a jab. Mcghee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whitecoat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcghee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Whitecoat frees his head nicely. Oh but Mcghee has switched to an armbar! Whitecoat is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marty Mcghee!
A relieved looking Marty Mcghee 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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247 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCallum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzalez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by McCallum which made him look bad.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but McCallum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez tries to clinch
and McCallum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gonzalez's guard.
McCallum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCallum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCallum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.
Ground and pound from McCallum.
McCallum slips a nice elbow through Gonzalez's hands, connecting with Gonzalez's forehead.
McCallum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
McCallum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. McCallum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCallum is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzalez is refusing to be controlled, as McCallum sits in half guard.
McCallum slips a nice elbow through Gonzalez's hands, connecting with Gonzalez's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to get to full guard but McCallum has control of the leg.
McCallum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCallum uses his free foot to push down on Gonzalez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gonzalez.
McCallum has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzalez's face.
McCallum controlling from the full mount.
Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding McCallum's attempts to control the action.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position but McCallum isn't that keen on the idea.
McCallum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCallum landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McCallum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gonzalez is rocked!
McCallum drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gonzalez! More shots from McCallum and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McCallum!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Rakhimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Flynn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lee Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timur Rakhimov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakhimov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flynn counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Rakhimov badly! Flynn follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Rakhimov out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Flynn finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Flynn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mel Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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28
227 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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260 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tap Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Mel Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Out paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manhoef tries to clinch but Out is having none of it.
Manhoef tries to clinch up
and Out counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Big Mel Manhoef has been cut.
Out keeps the fight on the outside.
Out circles away from the clinch attempt
and Out counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Out throws a series of punches but Manhoef moves out of range.
Out misses with a double jab.
Jab from Out.
That has opened up Big Mel Manhoef's cut even more.
Out throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef blocks a head kick by Out.
Out misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manhoef tries to clinch but Out is having none of it.
Manhoef lands a head kick. Out smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Manhoef keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Out lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Out throws the kick towards the body but Manhoef avoids it.
Big Mel Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out lands a lovely overhand right.
Manhoef blocks a head kick by Out.
Out drops Manhoef with a beautiful combination! Manhoef stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Out is looking for the KO!
Manhoef is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Out swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhoef.
Manhoef is still on wobbly legs! Can Out finish him?
Out throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manhoef seems to have recovered his senses.
Manhoef looks winded!
Out feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Manhoef collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tap Out!
Tap Out 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pai Mei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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158 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Cao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pai Mei!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mei blocks a jab.
Cao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mei throws out the jab.
Cao scores with the left hand. Mei knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Cao.
Mei scores with a kick to the body.
Mei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mei throws a right and a left that Cao avoids nicely.
Cao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mei throws a right and a left that Cao avoids nicely.
Cao jabs Mei right on the nose. Mei blinks but takes it well.
Cao throws a jab when Mei was well out of range.
Cao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Cao finds it's way through Mei's defenses.
Cao scores with the left hand. Mei knows he should have avoided that one.
Mei throws a lazy right hand but Cao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cao moves in looking to clinch but Mei pushes him off.
Cao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mei lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pai Mei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mei misses with a double jab
and Cao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pai Mei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two 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!
Cao lands with a hook. Mei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Mei.
No joy there for Mei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cao looks to land a right hand but Mei moved out of range.
Cao misses the jab.
Cao checks a leg kick nicely.
Cao moves out of range as Mei throws a body kick.
Mei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cao avoids the head kick by Mei.
Cao tests Mei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mei is rocked!
Cao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mei's hands.
Mei falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Cao to counter with a crisp jab.
Mei is still on wobbly legs! Can Cao finish him?
Mei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mei seems to have recovered his senses.
Cao jabs Mei right on the nose. Mei blinks but takes it well.
Cao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mei throws the kick towards the body but Cao avoids it.
Mei throws a combination that misses
and Cao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cao scores with a shot to the body.
Mei looks winded!
Cao thuds a left hand into Mei's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mei misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mei's head backwards.
Good shot there by Cao.
Cao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cao scores with a jab to the head.
Cao bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mei! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cao wants to control from the top but Mei keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cao tries to free his leg and advance position but Mei is retaining full guard.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Mei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Cao dominated that round.
That's time! Cao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cao lands a nice shot to the body.
Cao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mei's hands.
Mei fails to land with a series of punches.
Cao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cao. Mei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cao lands with a straight right. Mei didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mei.
Pai Mei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mei throws a low kick but Cao avoids it.
Mei misses with a hook. Cao ducked under it nicely.
Cao drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mei is looking to stand up but Cao isn't so interested in that idea.
Cao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mei can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cao pushes down on Mei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mei defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cao is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cao tries to pass to full mount but Mei defends it.
Cao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cao.
Cao tries to pass to full mount but Mei defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Mei is defending well.
Cao stalling away here and it's allowed Mei to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cao wants to control from the top but Mei keeps moving.
Cao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mei dives on top into guard.
Cao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Cao 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cao cracks Mei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mei misses with a left hand
and Cao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mei clobbers Cao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cao blocks a leg kick.
Mei cracks the inside of Cao's front leg.
A left and a right from Cao both land. Nice combination.
Cao moves out of range of the body kick.
Mei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Mei misses.
Cao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cao digs a good hook to Mei's body.
Mei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cao is out of range and Mei settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mei looks to land a combination but Cao avoids it well.
A left lands for Cao.
Nice uppercut lands for Cao. That snapped Mei's head back.
Cao digs a good hook to Mei's body.
A slow jab from Cao misses its intended target.
Cao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mei doesn't seem bothered though.
Cao drops Mei with a big left hand and mounts him. Mei is in big trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cao working for a submission but Mei is keeping him at bay.
Mei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cao thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cao is looking to work his way around to Mei's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cao lands a big elbow.
Cao landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mei wants to get back to his feet.
Cao looking to isolate an arm here. Mei doesn't see it coming and as Cao extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Cao!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Elijah Cao waved his t-shirt featuring Xtreme Merchandise's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Saddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maunu Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saddi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Duran Duran - The Wild Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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218 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Saddi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maunu Tua!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saddi's waist but Saddi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tua off to one side.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saddi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tua's knee momentarily.
Saddi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saddi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tua lands with a straight right. Saddi didn't see that one coming.
Saddi lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maunu Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Tua thows a body shot but no joy.
Tua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Tua.
Saddi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tua.
Bob Saddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maunu Tua.
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Saddi slips the punch.
Saddi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tua looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tua.
Tua moves into the clinch.
Saddi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Maunu Tua has been cut.
Saddi lands a big knee! That's hurt Tua! Oh, he's all over the place! Saddi lands another knee that sends Tua to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Saddi!
Bob Saddi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Twilight Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saga comes to the cage accompanied by You are going to the Twilight of your Career. Jacob Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Twilight Saga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to clinch
and Saga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith tries to clinch
and Saga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Saga which made him look bad.
Saga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saga is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saga scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith wants to control but Saga postures up.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga happy to just control the position for now.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Saga connects with a decent elbow.
Saga working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saga scoring with punches from side control.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Saga cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saga content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Saga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Saga cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Saga lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Saga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Saga scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee asks Saga politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Saga prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saga lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith is rocked!
Saga lands a strong strike to the head of Smith. That's dazed him! Saga looking to finish here. Smith is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Saga lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twilight Saga!
After the big win, Twilight Saga made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MMA ANIMAL and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will DeFrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will DeFrank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will DeFrank!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFrank misses with a body shot
and St Pierre finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
DeFrank throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
DeFrank does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from DeFrank is predictable there
and St Pierre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by St Pierre.
St Pierre crunches a lovely knee into DeFrank's ribcage.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Will DeFrank has been cut.
St Pierre lands an elbow just above DeFrank 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre lands a hook that snaps the head of DeFrank backwards.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
DeFrank tries to break the clinch but St Pierre is controlling the position.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that DeFrank shrugs off.
DeFrank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped DeFrank in his tracks for a moment.
DeFrank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeFrank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DeFrank's defenses.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped DeFrank in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by St Pierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFrank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeFrank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped DeFrank in his tracks for a moment.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that DeFrank shrugs off.
DeFrank takes an elbow to the temple.
DeFrank has had enough of the clinch but St Pierre keeps him there for the moment.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeFrank wants to take the fight to the mat but St Pierre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
St Pierre connects with a knee to the head.
DeFrank is trying to force a seperation but St Pierre has the dominant position.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DeFrank is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeFrank looks winded!
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Pierre gets underhooks to prevent DeFrank's takedown attempt.
Georges St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will DeFrank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DeFrank's defenses.
DeFrank looking to stall.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeFrank takes an elbow to the temple.
St Pierre lands an elbow just above DeFrank 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Pierre.
DeFrank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped DeFrank in his tracks for a moment.
St Pierre lands a damaging elbow.
St Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St Pierre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeFrank's efforts to push away.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped DeFrank in his tracks for a moment.
St Pierre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that DeFrank shrugs off.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that DeFrank shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Pierre.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Pierre.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
DeFrank takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DeFrank is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Pierre.
A shot in the inside from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DeFrank is rocked!
DeFrank has had enough of the clinch but St Pierre keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Pierre.
DeFrank is looking to break free of the clinch but St Pierre has double underhooks.
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DeFrank is still on wobbly legs! Can St Pierre finish him?
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DeFrank's defenses.
St Pierre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
St Pierre lands a vicious elbow to the side of DeFrank's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! St Pierre tries to finish him with strikes but DeFrank still seems able to defend himself so St Pierre steps back and lets DeFrank get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
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!
DeFrank throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from DeFrank is predictable there
and St Pierre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeFrank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeFrank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
DeFrank seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
St Pierre trying to control but DeFrank postures up.
DeFrank lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeFrank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeFrank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Pierre trying to hold on to DeFrank's head to control him but DeFrank postures up.
DeFrank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeFrank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeFrank prevents St Pierre from standing back up.
DeFrank seems to be working for a kimura but St Pierre defends the submission attempt.
St Pierre is trying to stand back up but DeFrank is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will DeFrank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeFrank wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on DeFrank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by St Pierre.
St Pierre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St Pierre keeps control of DeFrank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Pierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeFrank takes an elbow to the temple.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
DeFrank takes an elbow to the forehead.
DeFrank takes an elbow to the forehead.
DeFrank is trying to force a seperation but St Pierre has the dominant position.
DeFrank is trying to drag St Pierre to the mat but St Pierre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that DeFrank shrugs off.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped DeFrank in his tracks for a moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knees in the clinch landing for St Pierre.
DeFrank is breathing heavily.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow.
DeFrank takes an elbow to the forehead.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
DeFrank takes an elbow to the forehead.
DeFrank takes an elbow to the temple.
DeFrank tries for a takedown but St Pierre manages to get underhooks.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, St Pierre lands a big elbow that drops DeFrank! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - DeFrank is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges St Pierre!
Georges St Pierre 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 Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. Master Enki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
215 lbs
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25
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Powerful |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahoohalphala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kahoohalphala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Enki under the eye.
Enki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala throws a hook but Enki blocks it.
A big right from Kahoohalphala misses.
Enki looks to throw the jab but Kahoohalphala is out of range.
Kahoohalphala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enki counters with a left and a right that stings Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enki moves away.
Kahoohalphala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enki doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Kahoohalphala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahoohalphala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Enki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kahoohalphala is in Enki's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Enki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kahoohalphala tries to free his leg and advance position but Enki is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahoohalphala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Enki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kahoohalphala uses it to pass to side control.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the action but Enki is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala landing strikes.
Kahoohalphala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kahoohalphala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kahoohalphala.
The strikes coming from Kahoohalphala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Enki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kahoohalphala off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enki not allowing Kahoohalphala to control his hands.
Kahoohalphala manages to reverse the position and now he's in Enki's guard. Nice work there by Kahoohalphala.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahoohalphala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahoohalphala won't allow Enki to sweep him here.
Kahoohalphala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Enki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Enki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Enki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kahoohalphala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kahoohalphala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Enki's head.
Kahoohalphala throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahoohalphala works over Enki with some ground and pound from guard.
Kahoohalphala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kahoohalphala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahoohalphala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kahoohalphala postures up and lands a big shot to Enki's brow.
Kahoohalphala scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enki looking for a sweep. Not yet Enki, not yet.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahoohalphala's guard.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala wants to control the position but Enki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Enki wants to take a breather but Kahoohalphala is having none of it.
Enki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahoohalphala gets back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala looking for a guillotine here but Enki defends easily.
Enki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kahoohalphala has a takedown stuffed.
Titus Kahoohalphala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahoohalphala lands a lovely overhand right.
Kahoohalphala avoids the body shot from Enki.
Kahoohalphala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enki.
Kahoohalphala throws a hook but Enki avoids it easily.
A cross from Kahoohalphala lands.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kahoohalphala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Enki is not content to let Kahoohalphala control the position.
Enki is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala looks up at the clock and then as Enki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kahoohalphala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kahoohalphala is chipping away with strikes.
Kahoohalphala is looking to take a break and control but Enki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala cracks Enki with a big right hand but Enki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Enki is looking for a sweep.
Enki wants to control but Kahoohalphala postures up.
Kahoohalphala has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Enki!
Kahoohalphala raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enki is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala lands a big elbow.
Kahoohalphala landing shots from mount.
Kahoohalphala lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kahoohalphala has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Enki's face.
Enki is rocked!
Titus Kahoohalphala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahoohalphala lands a big elbow - Enki is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Enki is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Titus Kahoohalphala!
Titus Kahoohalphala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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