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Syndicate 167 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zef Tanghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Zef Tanghe!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguinaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanghe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tanghe. Those never looked like landing.
Aguinaldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aguinaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanghe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aguinaldo.
Tanghe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanghe looks for the body kick but Aguinaldo saw that one coming.
Aguinaldo lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanghe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo throws out a loose jab but Tanghe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanghe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aguinaldo pinned against the cage. Aguinaldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanghe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Zef Tanghe has been cut.
Aguinaldo waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Tanghe. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Tanghe to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Tanghe is rocked!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aguinaldo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguinaldo wants to pass the guard but Tanghe is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aguinaldo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aguinaldo chips away with some ground and pound.
Aguinaldo throwing strikes from guard but Tanghe blocks nicely.
Tanghe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanghe is retaining full guard.
Aguinaldo stays in close to Tanghe's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aguinaldo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aguinaldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andres Aguinaldo just wasn't active enough.
Aguinaldo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanghe's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aguinaldo is looking to take a break and control but Tanghe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguinaldo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tanghe reverses the position - he's now on top in Aguinaldo's guard.
Aguinaldo keeping moving, preventing Tanghe from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo has control of Tanghe's left arm, preventing Tanghe from doing any damage.
Aguinaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanghe defends it easily.
Aguinaldo working for a triangle but Tanghe defends it easily.
Tanghe trying to control but Aguinaldo is working from the bottom.
Aguinaldo 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.
Tanghe cracks Aguinaldo with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguinaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aguinaldo holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aguinaldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanghe is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguinaldo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aguinaldo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aguinaldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanghe keeps working.
Aguinaldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aguinaldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Aguinaldo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aguinaldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanghe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Aguinaldo.
Tanghe thows a body kick. Aguinaldo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tanghe scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanghe misses with a head kick.
Tanghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanghe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo avoids the head kick by Tanghe.
Tanghe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Aguinaldo finds it's target.
Aguinaldo throws a good cross that connects.
Tanghe misses with a combination
and Aguinaldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tanghe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanghe was well out of range. Poor timing from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo jabs at Tanghe's body.
Tanghe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguinaldo lands a slapping body shot.
Aguinaldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andres Aguinaldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aguinaldo lands a nice shot that snaps Tanghe's head back.
Aguinaldo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aguinaldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanghe is still on wobbly legs! Can Aguinaldo finish him?
Aguinaldo drops Tanghe with a naaaaasty hook - Tanghe is in real trouble here! Aguinaldo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Aguinaldo!
A victorious Andres Aguinaldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Unstoppable-E.S. Posthumus. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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287 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane slips a jab from Marko.
Marko moves in looking to clinch but Jane pushes him off.
Marko keeps the fight on the outside.
Jane wants to clinch up but Marko keeps it at a distance.
Jane closes the distance but Marko moves to the side
letting Marko counter with a right hand.
John Jane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jane.
Nice straight punches there by Jane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jane.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jane.
Jane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marko counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Jane!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jane pushes Marko off and gets back to his feet.
Jane throws a right and a left that Marko avoids nicely.
Jane moves in looking to clinch but Marko pushes him off.
Jane checks a leg kick nicely.
Jane misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko rushes Jane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jane backwards.
A short left from Jane.
Jane lands an elbow inside that Marko shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marko.
A nice left hand lands by Marko.
Jane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jane tries to land knees in the clinch but Marko avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jane lands with a right to the head.
That has opened up Cain Marko's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marko blocks an elbow strike.
Jane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marko blocks an elbow strike.
Jane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jane working Marko over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marko is trying to maintain a safe position but Jane gets an underhook and turns Marko into the cage.
Jane missing with knees to the body.
Jane throws an elbow that misses.
Jane lands an elbow that stopped Marko in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Jane.
Jane misses with a body punch.
Jane lands an elbow just above Marko 's eye.
The cut above Cain Marko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Jane.
Cain Marko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cain Marko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Jane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Dale Arizona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, El Coo Cooi . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Dale Arizona!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arizona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melendez sizes up Arizona with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xavier Melendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arizona doesn't seem bothered though.
Melendez sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Arizona to the ground! Melendez dives into full mount looking to finish!
Arizona is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Melendez is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Arizona goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Melendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xavier Melendez!
An out of breath Xavier Melendez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lath Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy has chosen Go Ninja-Vanilla Ice as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lath Hoy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duarte shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoy sprawls well. He's pushed Duarte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoy takes a swing at Duarte's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duarte misses the shot to the body.
Duarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoy.
Duarte moves out of range as Hoy strikes.
Duarte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duarte changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Duarte is working Hoy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Duarte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duarte in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Duarte lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoy down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duarte cracks Hoy with a big right hand but Hoy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy tries to improve position but can't.
Duarte goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hoy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Duarte but great work by Hoy.
Hoy wants to control but Duarte is keeping him busy.
Duarte 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.
Duarte manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoy's best efforts.
Hoy seems to be working for a kimura but Duarte defends the submission attempt.
Duarte keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Duarte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoy seems to be working for a kimura but Duarte defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is looking to control Hoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duarte avoid being mounted?
Duarte is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hoy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hoy trying to advance position but Duarte counters by regaining guard.
Hoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duarte is keeping the position for now.
Duarte pulls Hoy in close to prevent any damage.
Hoy wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
Hoy wants to pass the guard but Duarte is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte keeping moving, preventing Hoy from controlling successfully.
Duarte can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Duarte looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hoy passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Duarte rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hoy's guard! Nice work there by Duarte!
Duarte postures up and lands a big shot to Hoy's brow.
Hoy is trying to control the position but Duarte postures up.
Duarte lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoy controls Duarte momentarily but Duarte frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Duarte stacks Hoy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Duarte!
Duarte scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duarte tries to move to mount but Hoy blocks the move with his legs.
Duarte trying to control the position but Hoy is working away.
Duarte working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duarte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Duarte dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoy misses with a left hand
enabling Duarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Duarte misses with a body shot.
Duarte shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoy but Hoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lath Hoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duarte counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duarte.
Hoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duarte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoy digs a good hook to Duarte's body.
Hoy throws a hook but Duarte avoids it easily.
Hoy slips under a jab.
A big left from Hoy misses.
Duarte slips a straight right by Hoy.
Hoy gets tackled into the cage by Duarte. Duarte maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoy as Duarte tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte misses with a body punch.
Hoy tries to throw a body punch but Duarte avoids it by throwing Hoy back against the cage.
Duarte stalling.
Hoy tries to stall but Duarte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duarte gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Duarte trying to pass the guard but Hoy defending well.
Duarte is working hard here to advance position.
Duarte is keen to just control but Hoy is a slippery customer.
Duarte working over Hoy with some ground and pound. Hoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marcos Duarte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoy is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duarte trying to control the action but Hoy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy is looking for a sweep. Duarte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoy actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duarte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoy defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duarte lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duarte working the head and body with strikes.
Hoy actively working from the bottom here.
Duarte lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duarte scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duarte uses his free foot to push down on Hoy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hoy.
Duarte raining down hammerfists from mount.
Duarte looking to control but Hoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoy working to try and regain half guard.
Duarte cracks Hoy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Duarte throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hoy has his hands clasped together but Duarte breaks the hold and Hoy is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Duarte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Duarte!
A victorious Marcos Duarte thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Todd Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Night Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanders kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jaw of Glass - Blondie. Man has chosen Night Man as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Flanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Night Man!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flanders is out of range.
Man throws a head kick that half lands.
Flanders scores with a head kick.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Flanders is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
Man takes a swing at Flanders's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a front kick that sends Flanders stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy body kick from Man
and Flanders counters with an inside leg kick.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flanders connects with an inside leg kick.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Flanders lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanders looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Flanders thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Flanders tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Flanders moves out of range easily.
Flanders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flanders blocks a head kick by Man.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Flanders moves out of range easily.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flanders counters with a low kick, right behind Man 's knee.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Flanders's knee but Flanders avoids it well.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Flanders counters with a straight right hand.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flanders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flanders throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flanders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flanders lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flanders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flanders scores with a nice body kick.
Flanders is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Flanders counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flanders lands with a kick to the temple. Man shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Man crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flanders - the referee stops the clock and Man gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flanders. Man manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Flanders throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanders tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Man scores with a head kick. Flanders tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a head kick.
Flanders looks to land a combination. Man sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Flanders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flanders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Man tries to land a front kick but Flanders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flanders goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Flanders counters with a head kick that drops Man to the mat! Man scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Man is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Flanders points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Man wakes up just in time to hear Flanders thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Flanders!
Todd Flanders thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rehab comes to the cage accompanied by saturday nights alright for fighting. Storm has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Johnny Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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31
183 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rab Rehab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Rehab.
A big right from Rehab misses.
Storm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rehab looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
Rehab checks the leg kick.
Rehab jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Storm.
Rehab misses the jab.
Storm throws a front kick that sends Rehab stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rehab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rehab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Rehab misses with a low kick.
Rehab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Storm swivels and escapes.
Storm takes a swing at Rehab's ribcage but misses.
Rehab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Storm finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rehab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rehab counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rehab moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rehab walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Rehab does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Storm.
Storm takes a swing at Rehab's ribcage but misses.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Rehab misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm counters with a left to the body.
Storm lands a left and a right that send Rehab crashing to the mat, dazed. Storm thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rehab is rocked!
Rehab leaves his chin hanging out and Storm seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rehab crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Storm!
After winning the bout, Johnny Storm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie McStar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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192 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
McStar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McStar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McStar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zaire defending well though.
McStar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zaire's head.
McStar wants to control but Zaire is keeping him busy.
McStar with the ground and pound but Zaire uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zaire seems keen to control McStar's posture.
Zaire working for a triangle but McStar defends it easily.
Zaire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaire wants to take a breather but McStar is having none of it.
Zaire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zaire is trying to control. McStar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abdullah Zaire was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McStar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
McStar misses with a takedown attempt - Zaire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McStar misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by McStar.
Robbie McStar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStar with a poor takedown
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Zaire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStar misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McStar takes a jab right on the kisser.
McStar fails with the takedown.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McStar has time to react.
Zaire lands with a hook. McStar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Zaire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaire.
Nice takedown defense from Zaire. No joy for McStar on that attempt.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire leaves McStar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McStar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McStar is breathing heavily.
McStar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaire tries to avoid it but McStar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaire to the ground. Zaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Robbie McStar has been cut.
Zaire connects with a jab.
Zaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McStar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaire prevents it.
McStar prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Zaire stops a takedown attempt from McStar.
Zaire misses with some punches.
Zaire throws an elbow but it misses.
McStar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaire prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McStar's elbow.
Zaire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as McStar controls the action.
Zaire tries to land knees in the clinch but McStar avoids the damage to the body.
Zaire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaire lands a left hand.
McStar blocks a body shot from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a knee strike.
McStar wants a takedown.
Zaire lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire pushes McStar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McStar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zaire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zaire is working McStar over against the cage.
Zaire is working McStar over against the cage.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
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.
McStar doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McStar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McStar has his takedown stuffed
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStar.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStar shoots and misses
and Zaire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McStar thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire lands with an overhand left.
Zaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McStar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaire feints and then cracks McStar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McStar down.
Zaire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McStar on his heels. He'll look to pass McStar's guard now, I'm sure.
McStar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but McStar is retaining full guard.
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.
Zaire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zaire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zaire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zaire is keen to just control but McStar is a slippery customer.
Zaire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zaire wants to control but McStar is keeping him busy.
McStar missing with punches from the bottom.
Zaire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar is looking to improve his position.
Zaire is keen to just control but McStar is a slippery customer.
McStar has hold of Zaire's hands but Zaire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McStar trying to get back to full guard but Zaire takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Abdullah Zaire has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire lands a big elbow.
McStar is squirming around, avoiding Zaire's attempts to control the action.
Zaire controlling his opponent.
Zaire avoids the attempt from McStar to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire looking to control but McStar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McStar squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaire avoids the attempt from McStar to control.
Zaire punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zaire scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zaire looking to control but McStar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McStar taking shots to the head.
The referee warns McStar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McStar wants to hold on but Zaire pushes him away.
McStar is desperately trying to improve his position but Zaire has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire landing strikes from the mount.
Zaire wants to control the pace but McStar is squirming around nicely.
Zaire lands a big shot there that rocks McStar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zaire wants to control the pace but McStar is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zaire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zaire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McStar shoots for a takedown but Zaire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zaire clinches.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McStars head.
Zaire tries a knee to the head but McStar blocks it.
McStar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zaire darts in and clinches McStar up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStar is looking for a takedown.
McStar has Zaire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zaire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaire.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McStar or not.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaire lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Zaire scores with a shot to the side of McStar's head.
McStar wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaire lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zaire lands an uppercut.
Zaire connects with a nasty looking knee right to McStar's face.
Robbie McStar's cut is getting worse.
McStar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaire.
McStar wants to take the fight to the mat but Zaire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zaire lands with a light punch inside.
Zaire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
Zaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of McStar backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zaire.
McStar is rocked!
A short left from Zaire.
Oh McStar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaire creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McStar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McStar drops to his knees and Zaire pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jahangir Zulfiqar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGrady's choice of entrance music: Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
275 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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30
275 lbs
23 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jahangir Zulfiqar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zulfiqar.
McGrady connects with a single shot there.
A jab from McGrady does it's job there.
Zulfiqar looks to throw the jab but McGrady is out of range.
Zulfiqar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrady stuffs the takedown.
Nice cross by McGrady.
It looks like Jahangir Zulfiqar has been cut.
Zulfiqar throws a looping overhand right but McGrady ducks down to avoid it.
Zulfiqar lands with a hook. McGrady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for McGrady.
Zulfiqar forces McGrady back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGrady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGrady. That's going to slow Zulfiqar down.
McGrady throws a monster overhand right that drops Zulfiqar! McGrady follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob McGrady!
Bob McGrady gave a mention to Syndicate Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling. Schtrappe has chosen Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground as his entrance music. Jacque Schtrappe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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31
182 lbs
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169 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schtrappe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schtrappe connects with a jab.
Martinez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martinez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schtrappe misses with a body kick.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming.
Martinez connects with a single shot there.
Schtrappe jabs Martinez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacque Schtrappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
Martinez throws a series of strikes that have Schtrappe backpedaling.
Schtrappe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schtrappe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schtrappe throws the kick towards the body but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Schtrappe punishes Martinez's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Martinez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schtrappe defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
Schtrappe scores with a jab.
Schtrappe throws a body kick that misses.
Martinez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schtrappe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schtrappe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schtrappe looks to land a body kick but Martinez moved away.
Schtrappe swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schtrappe throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martinez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schtrappe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
Schtrappe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
Schtrappe tries to work over Martinez's front leg with a kick but Martinez checks it.
Schtrappe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez with a hook.
Schtrappe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Schtrappe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez misses with a lunging right hand
and Schtrappe counters with an inside leg kick.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez misses with a lunging right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a body kick.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Schtrappe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schtrappe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Schtrappe tries a low kick but Martinez avoids it.
Schtrappe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martinez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schtrappe counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a lunging right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schtrappe scores with a kick to the body.
Schtrappe looks to land a body kick but Martinez moved away.
Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Martinez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schtrappe lands a two punch combo.
Schtrappe throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Schtrappe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martinez rather than just go for the knockout.
Schtrappe misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Schtrappe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schtrappe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Schtrappe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick there by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a nice looking body shot.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Schtrappe misses.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schtrappe jabs Martinez right on the nose. Martinez blinks but takes it well.
Schtrappe scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martinez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schtrappe - the referee stops the clock and Martinez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schtrappe. Martinez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schtrappe moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Martinez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Schtrappe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martinez on the side of the head.
Schtrappe lands a glancing blow to the side of Martinez's head.
That kick from Schtrappe tenderised Martinez's leg. Martinez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schtrappe lands a glancing blow to the side of Martinez's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Schtrappe - just one landing.
Martinez is rocked!
Martinez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A cross from Schtrappe lands.
Schtrappe throws an overhand right that drops Martinez like a sack of potatoes! Schtrappe dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Schtrappe!
Jacque Schtrappe is the new welterweight champion!
Jacque Schtrappe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Syndicate Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Wilkins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bartholomew Simpson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Wilkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Wilkins misses with a hook.
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Wilkins's head back.
Simpson walks into a stiff left hand from Wilkins.
Some bone on bone action there as Wilkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Wilkins takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkins misses with a looping right.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartholomew Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilkins lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
Simpson throws a hook but Wilkins avoids it easily.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilkins at a distance.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilkins manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilkins.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilkins takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Wilkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartholomew Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkins scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Wilkins misses its intended target.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Wilkins.
Wilkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
and Wilkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simpson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilkins lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilkins tries to move to mount but Simpson blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wilkins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wilkins wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Simpson wants to control but Wilkins postures up.
Simpson gets back to half guard.
Wilkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simpson moves into full guard.
Wilkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Wilkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Simpson has control of Wilkins's left arm, preventing Wilkins from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bartholomew Simpson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simpson has time to react.
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wilkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson tries to work over Wilkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Simpson.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wilkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simpson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilkins blocks an elbow strike from Simpson.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilkins's face.
It looks like Andy Wilkins has been cut.
Simpson working Wilkins over with knees to the body.
Wilkins looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Simpson works on Wilkins's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Wilkins's cut.
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.
Simpson has Wilkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Wilkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wilkins taking a breather.
Simpson leaning against his opponent.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Wilkins's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson is struggling to control the position.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson lands a body punch.
Simpson cracks Wilkins with a nice body shot.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson jerks Wilkins's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Wilkins drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Simpson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Simpson because Wilkins was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bartholomew Simpson!
Bartholomew Simpson is the new middleweight champion!
Bartholomew Simpson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hell's Balls Recovery (160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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