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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rizal Farahin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rizal Farahin enters the cage!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rizal Farahin!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels misses with a hook to the body
and Farahin counters with an inside leg kick.
McDaniels misses with an uppercut.
McDaniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDaniels blocks a head kick by Farahin.
Farahin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDaniels.
McDaniels throws a nice looking combination but Farahin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for McDaniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by McDaniels there.
It looks like Rizal Farahin has been cut.
McDaniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDaniels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDaniels throws the left hand but Farahin avoids the punch easily.
Farahin throws a head kick but McDaniels moves out of range.
Farahin wants to clinch up but McDaniels keeps it at a distance.
McDaniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDaniels loads up on a big right hand but Farahin slips the punch.
Oooooh!!! McDaniels has knocked Farahin down with a huge combo! McDaniels steps away and waves a wobbly Farahin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Farahin is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDaniels cracks Farahin with a left hook right on the temple and Farahin goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! McDaniels lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Farahin is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shazaam McDaniels!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shazaam McDaniels waved his t-shirt featuring Outkast Clothing Line's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gwetwara Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockafella Ironstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ironstone's choice of entrance music: King Of Kings - Motorhead. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gwetwara Low!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rockafella Ironstone!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironstone blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Ironstone misses.
Ironstone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ironstone feints and as Low raises his hands in defense, Ironstone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ironstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Low is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironstone wanted to stand there but Low had control of the position.
Low scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ironstone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ironstone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low stays in close to Ironstone's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone wants to control but Low passes easily into half guard.
Low wants to pass to mount but Ironstone is defending the position.
Ironstone tries to kick Low off but Low keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Low seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ironstone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ironstone is keeping the position for now.
Low sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gwetwara Low.
Ironstone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ironstone closes the distance and clinches up with Low, looking for a takedown. Ironstone pushes Low against the cage but Low circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ironstone closes the distance and clinches.
Ironstone can't get the takedown.
Gwetwara Low has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rockafella Ironstone.
Ironstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Low drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Low passes into half guard.
Ironstone looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low is taking a breather. Ironstone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ironstone won't allow Low to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Low throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Low controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gwetwara Low.
Ironstone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ironstone throws a head kick that Low semi-blocks.
Rockafella Ironstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Low shoots in but Ironstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Low fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Low ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Low closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ironstone to the mat! Ironstone manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet but Low is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gwetwara Low dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ironstone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Low thuds his right hand into Ironstone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Low shoots in for a double leg but Ironstone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Low dodges the punch combination from Ironstone.
Ironstone throws a head kick that misses.
Ironstone tries to clinch but Low moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Low.
Ironstone leaves Low with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gwetwara Low. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Low gets a clinch.
Ironstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low gets a takedown into half guard.
Ironstone is trying to maintain the position but Low is very close to passing his half guard.
Low maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ironstone could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Low has cracked it and Ironstone is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Low!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gwetwara Low!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris McCowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris McCowan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson drops McCowan with a big left hand and mounts him. McCowan is in big trouble!
It looks like Chris McCowan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jackson is looking to slow McCowan down with leg kicks.
McCowan blocks a head kick by Jackson.
McCowan gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! McCowan tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Jackson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and McCowan buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves McCowan!! McCowan is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Jackson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Jackson!
Our winner, Peter Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dug Sandstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dug Sandstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sandstone as he jumps to the side.
Big Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins misses with a takedown
and Sandstone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sandstone as Jenkins shoots in.
Dug Sandstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Jenkins.
Jenkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sandstone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sandstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Jenkins looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Jenkins fails with the takedown
and Sandstone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Jenkins with a poor takedown
and Sandstone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins shoots in but Sandstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sandstone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sandstone tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sandstone to the ground. Sandstone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sandstone is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Sandstone circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Nice sprawl there from Sandstone as Jenkins shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sandstone swivels and escapes.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sandstone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sandstone.
It looks like Big Jenkins has been cut.
Sandstone landing knees to the body.
Sandstone landing knees 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!
Sandstone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sandstone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sandstone.
That has opened up Big Jenkins's cut even more.
Sandstone lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Big Jenkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sandstone lands an elbow inside.
Sandstone lands an elbow inside.
Big Jenkins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sandstone lands a vicious elbow to the side of Jenkins's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Sandstone tries to finish him with strikes but Jenkins still seems able to defend himself so Sandstone steps back and lets Jenkins get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Jenkins is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Jenkins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dug Sandstone!
Dug Sandstone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aharon Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Raefon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Space Oddity. Raefon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Riot - Three Days Grace kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aharon Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Raefon!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raefon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Mad Raefon has been cut.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aharon Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raefon blocks a leg kick.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Raefon as Robinson shoots in.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Mad Raefon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a hook but Raefon blocks it.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raefon circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Raefon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raefon circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Robinson misses.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aharon Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Raefon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raefon sprawls well. Raefon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson throws a right hand that Raefon ducks under and follows up with a left that Raefon also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aharon Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mad Raefon'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.
Robinson misses with a leg kick.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Raefon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raefon counters with a straight right hand.
Aharon Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson misses with a double jab
and Raefon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raefon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Robinson regains guard immediately.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robinson working for a triangle but Raefon defends it easily.
Raefon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raefon throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raefon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raefon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raefon is in close to Robinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Raefon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raefon.
Raefon postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Raefon throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raefon throwing strikes but missing.
Raefon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robinson dives on top into guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raefon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Raefon wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raefon keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Raefon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Robinson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raefon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Raefon avoids nicely.
Robinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Raefon moves out of range.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Raefon avoids them all with ease.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raefon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robinson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Raefon counters with a three punch combo that has Robinson backing up. Robinson nods at Raefon to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson misses with a combination
and Raefon counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson throws a head kick but Raefon moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Raefon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Raefon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mad Raefon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Raefon which made him look bad.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raefon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raefon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Robinson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Raefon to the mat. Raefon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Raefon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Robinson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robinson lands in his opponent's guard.
Raefon wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raefon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raefon counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Raefon moves out of range easily.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Raefon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson connects with a right hand. Raefon shakes it off.
Robinson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raefon counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raefon.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raefon moves into the clinch.
Raefon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Raefon is blocking nicely.
Raefon wants a takedown.
Raefon can't get the takedown.
Aharon Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Raefon.
Raefon is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Raefon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robinson is defending well.
Raefon is looking for a takedown.
Raefon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson slows down the pace here.
Raefon goes for a takedown attempt but Robinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Raefon's guard.
Raefon wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson trying to control but Raefon is working from the bottom.
Mad Raefon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Raefon is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Raefon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Raefon wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aharon Robinson.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raefon circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raefon moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson thows a leg kick but Raefon checks it
letting Raefon counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aharon Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Aharon Robinson!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Aharon Robinson!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Aharon Robinson!
Aharon Robinson wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Aharon Robinson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Dustup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kronos Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
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286 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damo Dustup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kronos Fury!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dustup, pushing him back against the cage.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Dustup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dustup working hard to break the clinch.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Dustup.
Dustup blocks an uppercut.
Fury working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Dustup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Dustup blocking some punches.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Dustup.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury gets through Dustup's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fury.
Dustup is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fury is keeping busy.
Dustup wants to break free but Fury has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Dustup.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dustup backwards.
Fury working aggressively here.
Dustup wants to break free but Fury has control.
Dustup is trying to break free.
Dustup blocks an uppercut.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dustup has had enough of the clinch but Fury keeps him there for the moment.
Dustup is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fury is defending well.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fury as Dustup tries to tie him up.
Fury misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Dustup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dustup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dustup.
Dustup is trying to break the clinch but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Fury working aggressively here.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Dustup.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustup is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dustup backwards.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Damo Dustup has been cut.
Fury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dustup.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dustup wants to get back to striking at distance but Fury won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dustup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Dustup has had enough of the clinch but Fury keeps him there for the moment.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Dustup.
Fury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dustup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fury.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Dustup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Dustup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dustup blocks an uppercut.
Dustup wants to get back to striking at distance but Fury won't allow it.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dustup is trying to force a seperation but Fury has the dominant position.
Dustup tries to break free but Fury pushes him back against the cage.
Dustup can't break the clinch.
Fury lands a right hand.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dustup wants to break free but Fury has control.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dustup working hard to break the clinch.
Dustup has had enough of the clinch but Fury keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fury creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Dustup.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dustup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kronos Fury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damo Dustup's cut.
That's time! Dustup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fury tries to clinch up.
Kronos Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury tries to clinch there but Dustup circles away.
Fury is looking to clinch.
Dustup misses with a few strikes there.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dustup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dustup scores with a jab. Fury acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dustup. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fury forces Dustup back against the cage and clinches.
Fury working aggressively here.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Dustup.
Fury has Dustup pressed against the cage, preventing Dustup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fury working aggressively here.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Dustup.
Dustup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fury in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fury misses with some punches.
Dustup has Fury pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fury manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dustup backwards.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Dustup has had enough of the clinch but Fury keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Fury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dustup backwards.
Dustup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury lands a left hand.
Dustup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dustup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dustup gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch but Dustup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kronos Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dustup swats away the attempt to clinch by Fury.
Damo Dustup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury doesn't manage to clinch there - Dustup circles away.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Dustup.
Fury takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Kronos Fury has been cut.
Dustup waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Fury. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Fury to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Fury pushes Dustup off and gets back to his feet.
Dustup lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dustup looks to land a right hand but Fury moved out of range.
Dustup drops his shoulder and cracks Fury with a huge uppercut! Fury goes down! Can Dustup finish him?
Fury is rocked!
Fury uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Dustup finish him?
Dustup lands a huge takedown. Fury is out but the ref is slow to react and Dustup lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Fury lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damo Dustup!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Attilius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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300 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Attilius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Attilius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Attilius counters with a nice uppercut.
Polo throws a one two combo.
Attilius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Attilius slips a jab and a cross from Polo.
Sloppy strikes from Polo. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polo.
Polo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Attilius circles away.
Marcus Attilius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
No joy there for Polo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Polo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Attilius but Attilius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Attilius slips a jab and a cross from Polo.
Polo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Attilius slaps away a takedown attempt from Polo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polo is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo closes the distance and pushes Attilius back into the cage.
Polo keeps control of Attilius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Polo misses with some punches.
Attilius wants to break free but Polo has control.
Attilius is trying to force a seperation but Polo has the dominant position.
Polo tries to work over Attilius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polo tries to work over Attilius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polo misses with a body punch.
Polo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Polo can't find room to land a body shot as Attilius controls the action.
Polo has a couple of punches blocked by Attilius.
A left hand lands to the body for Polo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attilius tries to break the clinch but Polo is controlling the position.
Polo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Attilius's efforts to push away.
Attilius has had enough of the clinch but Polo keeps him there for the moment.
Attilius is trying to break the clinch but Polo has him pressed against the cage.
Polo has Attilius pressed against the cage, preventing Attilius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Polo misses with a body punch.
Attilius tries to break the clinch but Polo is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polo.
Polo goes for a takedown attempt but Attilius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polo misses with a wild combination.
Marcus Attilius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polo looks to land a combination but Attilius avoids it well.
Polo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Attilius.
Polo darts in and clinches Attilius up against the cage.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Attilius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polo.
Polo prevents Attilius from breaking the clinch.
Attilius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Polo keeps control of Attilius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attilius wants to get back to striking at distance but Polo won't allow it.
Attilius is trying to push Polo away but Polo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Attilius tries to break free but Polo pushes him back against the cage.
Polo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Attilius backwards.
Attilius is trying to break the clinch but Polo is controlling him.
Polo prevents Attilius from breaking the clinch.
Attilius manages to break the clinch.
Polo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Attilius is fending him off so far but Polo persists. Nope, Attilius circles away and we're back to standing.
Polo throws a one two combo.
It looks like Marcus Attilius has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Attiliuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Attilius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Polo moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Attilius breaks the clinch.
Polo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Polo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Attilius'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.
Polo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Attilius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Attilius slips a jab and a cross from Polo.
Polo scores with a hook to the body. Attilius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Attilius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Polo.
Attilius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polo.
Polo closes the distance and clinches.
Attilius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Attilius has had enough of the clinch but Polo keeps him there for the moment.
Attilius tries to circle away but Polo has him pinned against the cage.
Polo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polo lands an uppercut.
Attilius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marco Polo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Attilius tries to break the clinch but Polo is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Polo lands a right hand.
Polo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Polo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Polo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Polo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Polo lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polo cracks Attilius with a nice body shot.
Polo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Polo lands a left hand.
Polo works on Attilius's body with a couple of short punches.
Polo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Attilius.
Polo scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Polo on the inside.
Polo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Polo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Polo works on Attilius's body with a couple of short punches.
Polo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polo digs a right hand into Attilius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Attilius's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polo.
Polo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polo.
Attilius is rocked!
Polo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Attilius.
Nice body punch from Polo - that landed with a thud.
Polo wants a takedown but no success here.
Attilius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Polo.
Polo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Attilius backwards.
Polo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Attilius backwards.
Polo lands an uppercut.
Attilius is trying to force a seperation but Polo has the dominant position.
Polo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Attilius.
Polo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polo.
Polo lands a left hand.
Polo presses Attilius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Polo - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Attilius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Polo can't get the takedown.
Marcus Attilius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
Polo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Polo lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polo.
Polo scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polo.
Polo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Attilius backwards.
A short left from Polo.
Polo digs a right hand into Attilius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Attilius's gas tank.
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!
Polo pushes Attilius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Polo.
Polo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polo lands with a light punch inside.
Polo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Polo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Attilius prevents it.
Polo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo lands with a left to the head.
Polo pushes Attilius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Polo.
Still in the clinch, Polo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Attilius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Polo.
Polo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Polo lands an uppercut that drops Attilius! Polo follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Polo working the ground and pound but Attilius is defending the strikes.
Attilius tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Polo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Polo misses with a head shot.
Attilius seems to have got his legs back now.
Polo controlling from the full mount.
Polo looking to ground and pound but Attilius is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Attilius can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Polo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polo thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Attilius's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Polo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Attilius is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Polo just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Attilius has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marco Polo!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Polo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Behnder had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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30
268 lbs
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286 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Behnder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin darts in trying to clinch
and Behnder counters with a shoot takedown. Karelin fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Behnder is looking to work some ground and pound but Karelin has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Behnder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Behnder throwing strikes from guard but Karelin blocks nicely.
Behnder controlling from the top position.
Karelin wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
Behnder is really struggling to control Karelin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marcus Behnder has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Behnder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Behnder counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Behnder crashes against the mat.
Behnder looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Karelin is avoiding damage well.
Behnder is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Behnder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karelin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Behnder tries to score with some ground and pound. Karelin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Behnder tries to move to mount but Karelin blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin tries to escape but Behnder is in control.
Behnder trying to control the position but Karelin is working away.
Karelin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Behnder is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder misses with the ground and pound.
Behnder passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Karelin!
Behnder is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Karelin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Karelin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Karelin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Karelin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Behnder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Behnder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karelin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Karelin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Behnder wants to control the pace but Karelin is squirming around nicely.
Karelin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Behnder landing strikes from the mount and Karelin is in trouble!
Karelin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Behnder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karelin's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Behnder throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Karelin has his hands clasped together but Behnder breaks the hold and Karelin is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Behnder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marcus Behnder made sure he mentioned Syndicate Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Pearmine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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216 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Pearmine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Stout!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout jabs Pearmine right on the nose. Pearmine blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Shane Pearmine has been cut.
and Stout counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pearmine! He's just covering up as Stout starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Stout!
Brad Stout 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laxa Tiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tiv's choice of entrance music: Animal I have become - Three Days Grace. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Mitrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Laxa Tiv!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitrione keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laxa Tiv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiv misses with a wild combination.
Tiv throws a head kick but Mitrione moves out of range.
Tiv throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Tiv.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitrione.
Mitrione takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiv lands a left and a right that send Mitrione crashing to the mat, dazed. Tiv thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mitrione is rocked!
It looks like Matt Mitrione has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitrione moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiv misses with an uppercut. Mitrione saw that one coming.
Tiv throws out a loose jab but Mitrione uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitrione takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitrione shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitrione trying to control but Tiv is working from the bottom.
Tiv keeping full guard, as Mitrione tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione stops Tiv from standing up.
Tiv is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mitrione wants to control from the top but Tiv keeps moving.
Mitrione looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Mitrione wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiv. That snapped Mitrione's head back.
Mitrione shoots in for a double leg but Tiv sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiv scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tiv lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiv lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitrione's sensitive parts.
Mitrione is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mitrione is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Tiv Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Mitrione is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Laxa Tiv!
Laxa Tiv made sure to mention his sponsor, Malicestar in his post fight interview.
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