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CFS 11: Cage Rage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Caige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caige has chosen Silverchair- Freak as his entrance music. Johny Witson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Witson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Caige!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witson tries a head kick but it misses.
Caige will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Witson.
Witson tries a head kick but it misses.
Witson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caige pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Witson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caige sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Witson somewhat.
Witson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Caige. Those never looked like landing.
Witson moves away from the strike by Caige.
Caige changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Witson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Witson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caige stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Witson moves out of range of the body kick from Caige.
Caige scores with a three punch combo!
Witson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caige, pushing him back against the cage.
Witson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Caige working hard to break the clinch.
Witson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Witson shoots in for a takedown but Caige shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Witson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Witson misses with a head kick.
Witson thuds a left hand into Caige's body.
A right-left combo lands from Caige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Witson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Caige closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Witson quickly recovers to half guard.
Witson has his hands clasped together around Caige's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caige tries to stand and escape but Witson actually recovers to full guard.
Caige trying to stand up but can't free himself from Witson's guard.
Witson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caige can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caige wants to get up but he can't break Witson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caige wants to stand and escape but instead Witson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Caige keeping moving, preventing Witson from controlling successfully.
Witson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johny Witson.
Witson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caige avoids it really well and circles away.
Witson misses with a head kick.
Caige on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Caige takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Witson throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witson is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Caige.
Witson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Caige shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Caige will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Caige circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Witson misses.
Caige checks a leg kick nicely.
Caige drives through with a takedown into guard.
Witson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Witson wriggles free and stands up.
Witson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Caige throws a head kick that misses.
Johny Witson is winning the standup battle so far.
Witson works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson tries to score with a low kick but Caige moves his leg out of the way.
Caige rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Witson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Witson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caige.
Witson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johny Witson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caige shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Caige is breathing heavily.
Witson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Witson pushes Caige off and scrambles back to his feet.
Witson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caige manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caige drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Witson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witson is really struggling to control Caige but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Caige won't allow Witson to sweep him here.
Caige wanted to stand there but Witson had control of the position.
Witson trying to keep a closed guard but Caige is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Johny Witson just wasn't active enough.
Caige shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Witson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Witson pulls Caige in close to his closed guard and prevents Caige from doing any damage or advancing position.
Caige wants to stand but Witson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson is looking for a triangle but Caige pushes his legs off easily.
Witson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caige is aware though and is defending well.
Witson has a closed guard, preventing Caige from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caige won't allow Witson to sweep him here.
Caige wants to stand and escape but instead Witson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Witson trying to control but Caige is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witson passes Caige's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Caige will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Witson misses the shot to the body.
Caige bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Caige stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Caige throws a right and a left that Witson avoids nicely.
Witson fails with a takedown attempt.
Witson misses with a double jab.
Caige tries to bum rush Witson with a series of wild strikes but Witson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Witson clinches with his opponent.
Caige is trying to break free.
Caige wants to break free but Witson has control.
Witson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caige throws a series of punches but Witson avoids them all with ease.
Caige takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caige moves out of range of the body kick.
Caige shoots in and bounces Witson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Witson is adopting a defensive guard.
Billy Caige has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caige wants to stand and escape but instead Witson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Witson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Witson advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Witson wants to control but Caige is keeping him busy.
Witson controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caige is not content to let Witson control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johny Witson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Witson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johny Witson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Caige throws a head kick that misses.
Witson gets a clinch.
Witson prevents Caige from breaking the clinch.
Caige gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Witson.
Witson manages to break the clinch.
Caige throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Witson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caige has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caige on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Caige blocks a head kick by Witson.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johny Witson.
I think Caige has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Witson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Corrigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Marcelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Marcelo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Corrigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo swats away the attempt to clinch by Corrigan.
Marcelo fails with the takedown
and Corrigan counters by moving into the clinch.
Marcelo is looking for a takedown.
Corrigan lands a shoulder strike.
Corrigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corrigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corrigan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marcelo's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marcelo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Marcelo wants to control but Corrigan passes easily into half guard.
Marcelo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Corrigan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Corrigan wants to finish this one by submission but Marcelo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Corrigan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrigan trying to control but Marcelo is having none of it.
Marcelo is trying to escape the mount.
Corrigan wants to control the pace but Marcelo is squirming around nicely.
Marcelo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corrigan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marcelo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Corrigan is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Marcelo with him. Marcelo is trying to defend but Corrigan has an arm under the chin now! Marcelo grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Corrigan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Beam (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Beam!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beam keeps the fight on the outside.
Beam lands a body shot.
Beam misses with an uppercut. Axe saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Axe.
Billy Axe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Axe throws a leg kick which misses Beam's front leg but catches the back leg as Beam tries to avoid it.
Beam throws a head kick that misses
and Axe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beam throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Beam.
Nice body kick there by Axe.
Axe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Beam looks winded!
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!
Beam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Axe. That one must have hurt.
Axe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beam. That did some damage!
Both fighters circling a little - Axe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Axe - that will leave a mark!
Axe clinches up with Beam and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe lands a knee to the body.
Axe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Axe controlling the action here for a moment.
Axe lands an elbow inside that Beam shrugs off.
It looks like Jack Beam has been cut.
Beam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Axe landing knees to the body.
Axe slows down the pace here.
Axe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Axe working Beam over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Axe.
Beam is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axe slows down the pace here.
Axe drops Beam with a big knee straight up the middle! Beam is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Beam is still on wobbly legs! Can Axe finish him?
That has opened up Jack Beam's cut even more.
Axe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beam.
A slapping body kick lands there for Axe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Axe.
Axe throws a powerful right kick. Beam tried to block low but the kick was high! Beam was taken right off of his feet! Axe jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Axe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skip Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slavi Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church comes to the cage accompanied by Cher Lloyd - Swagger Jagger. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skip Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slavi Stone!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church is looking to chop away at Stone's legs.
Church throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Church swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Church.
Church throws a leg kick but Stone moved away.
Church throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Church scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stone in his tracks.
Church looks to clinch
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Church displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Church misses with a body shot.
Church misses with a body shot.
Church defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
Skip Church seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Church swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Church on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Church gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Church breaks from the clinch.
Church motions for Stone to come forward. Church throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Church falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Church misses with a hook to the body
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Church misses with a jab, cross combination.
Church jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone moves forwards but Church connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Church misses with an uppercut.
Church lands a lovely overhand right.
Church throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone is rocked!
Stone walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Church swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Skip Church!
A determined Skip Church didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kosi Mazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Sotaheimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ari Sotaheimo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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192 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kosi Mazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ari Sotaheimo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Mazaki misses.
Mazaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sotaheimo counter with a right hand.
Ari Sotaheimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazaki misses with a two punch combination.
Mazaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazaki connects with a looping right hand.
Mazaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sotaheimo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mazaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sotaheimo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazaki has a couple of punches blocked by Sotaheimo.
Mazaki has a couple of punches blocked by Sotaheimo.
Mazaki looking to stall.
Sotaheimo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sotaheimo looking to throw knees to the head but Mazaki is blocking nicely.
Mazaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sotaheimo.
Sotaheimo landing knees to the head.
Sotaheimo connects with a knee to the head.
Sotaheimo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Mazaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sotaheimo landing knees to the head.
Sotaheimo working Mazaki over with knees to the body.
Mazaki is breathing heavily.
Mazaki tightens his grip and picks Sotaheimo up, before dumping him to the ground. Sotaheimo manages to land in guard.
Sotaheimo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sotaheimo wants to stand up but Mazaki is controlling him.
Mazaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sotaheimo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sotaheimo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sotaheimo!
Sloppy strikes there by Sotaheimo.
Mazaki defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotaheimo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mazaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazaki is looking to take a break and control but Sotaheimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazaki prevents Sotaheimo from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sotaheimo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mazaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mazaki is looking to take a break and control but Sotaheimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sotaheimo's head.
Sotaheimo trying to control from the bottom.
Mazaki thows a huge punch but Sotaheimo dodges it nicely.
Mazaki wants to free his trapped foot but Sotaheimo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sotaheimo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazaki moves nicely into side control.
Sotaheimo struggling a bit here.
Sotaheimo prevents Mazaki from moving into mount.
Sotaheimo is trying to control Mazaki's posture but Mazaki avoids it.
Mazaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mazaki tries for a kimura but Sotaheimo is defending well.
Mazaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Sotaheimo is defending well.
Mazaki advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotaheimo is working to get back to half guard.
Sotaheimo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mazaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sotaheimo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sotaheimo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazaki controls Sotaheimo momentarily but Sotaheimo frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sotaheimo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sotaheimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sotaheimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mazaki wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ari Sotaheimo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mazaki tries to move into range but Sotaheimo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sotaheimo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sotaheimo can pounce on him.
Sotaheimo darts in and clinches Mazaki up against the cage.
Mazaki goes for a takedown attempt but Sotaheimo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sotaheimo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mazaki shoots in for a takedown but Sotaheimo shows good takedown defense.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sotaheimo. Mazaki shrugs it off though.
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!
Sotaheimo avoids the body shot from Mazaki.
Sotaheimo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazaki throws out the jab.
Mazaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mazaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mazaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mazaki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ari Sotaheimo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sotaheimo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Sotaheimo - just one landing.
Mazaki is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Mazaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sotaheimo cracks Mazaki with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mazaki falls to his knees and Sotaheimo doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Sotaheimo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dileno Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dileno Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlov but Kozlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carneiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Carneiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kozlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Carneiro has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut there from Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov connects with a right hand. Carneiro shakes it off.
Carneiro is rocked!
Kozlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kozlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Carneiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivan Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carneiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carneiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kozlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dileno Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carneiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kozlov throws a low kick but Carneiro avoids it.
Kozlov clinches up against the cage.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carneiro blocks a leg kick.
Kozlov drops Carneiro with a beautiful combination! Carneiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kozlov is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlov lands a slapping body shot.
Kozlov lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov lands a nice hook to Carneiro's body. Carneiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kozlov pushes Carneiro up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
Carneiro is breathing heavily.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kozlov stops a takedown attempt from Carneiro.
Kozlov digs a right hand into Carneiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carneiro's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Kozlov.
Kozlov is struggling to control the position.
Kozlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carneiro is trying to pull guard but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov digs a right hand underneath Carneiro's ribcage. Carneiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kozlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kozlov.
Kozlov taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Kozlov as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlov.
Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozlov scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a jab to the head.
Kozlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carneiro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kozlov clinches up with Carneiro and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kozlov.
A short body shot lands from Kozlov as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov is looking to break free of the clinch but Carneiro has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carneiro backwards.
Kozlov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kozlov lands a right hand.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carneiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kozlov prevents it.
Kozlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carneiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kozlov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carneiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kozlov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kozlov lands an uppercut.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kozlov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Carneiro backwards.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Kozlov wants to break free but Carneiro has control.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kozlov stalling against the cage.
Carneiro is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carneiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kozlov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Carneiro! Kozlov dives in looking to finish! Carneiro is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike RIcci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vince Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike RIcci!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RIcci throws a big shot that misses.
RIcci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniel lands with a hook. RIcci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as RIcci throws out the jab.
Vince Daniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniel lands with an overhand left.
Daniel misses with a two punch combination.
Daniel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RIcci.
Sloppy strikes from RIcci. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy body kick from Daniel
and RIcci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Daniel misses.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
Daniel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel staying out of range there.
RIcci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
RIcci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
RIcci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daniel misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel tried to score with a low kick but RIcci checks it.
Daniel moves out of range as RIcci strikes.
RIcci lands a nice looking body shot.
Daniel throws a sloppy head kick and RIcci moves out of range easily.
Daniel throws a series of punches but RIcci avoids them all with ease.
Daniel loads up on a big right hand but RIcci slips the punch.
Daniel defending well as RIcci loads up on a big left hand.
Daniel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniel slips a straight right by RIcci.
RIcci missing with a left hand there. Daniel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
RIcci slips a straight right by Daniel.
Daniel throws a right and a left that RIcci avoids nicely.
Daniel misses with an uppercut.
RIcci blocks a leg kick.
Daniel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RIcci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniel lands with a hook. RIcci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RIcci misses with an uppercut. Daniel saw that one coming.
Daniel ducks under a wild hook from RIcci.
Daniel ducks under a wild hook from RIcci.
Daniel moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniel moves into range and connects with a jab.
RIcci just misses with a punch to the body.
RIcci moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Daniel misses
and RIcci counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
RIcci looks to land a right hand but Daniel moved out of range.
Daniel slips under a jab.
Daniel misses with a looping right.
Daniel connects with a jab.
Daniel scores with a head kick. RIcci tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Daniel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on RIcci. That did some damage!
Daniel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RIcci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RIcci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
RIcci throws a jab when Daniel was well out of range.
Daniel misses with a low kick as RIcci jumps back.
RIcci misses with a straight left.
Daniel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Daniel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daniel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as RIcci throws out the jab.
Daniel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
RIcci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniel.
Daniel misses with a straight left.
Daniel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RIcci.
RIcci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
RIcci staying out of range there.
RIcci might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but RIcci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniel staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Daniel.
Daniel lands an overhand right.
Daniel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daniel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel avoids a punch combination nicely.
RIcci takes a kick to the side of the head.
Daniel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniel thumps RIcci with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from RIcci. Daniel does a little dance to reset his feet.
RIcci slips a jab from Daniel.
Daniel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daniel throws a right and a left that RIcci avoids nicely.
RIcci is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Daniel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vince Daniel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice straight punches there by Daniel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daniel.
A swing and a miss from Daniel.
Daniel thuds his right hand into RIcci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by RIcci.
RIcci throws a hook but Daniel avoids it easily.
RIcci lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
RIcci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from RIcci misses.
Daniel slips under a jab.
Daniel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daniel missing with a left hand there. RIcci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniel throws a head kick that misses.
Vince Daniel is winning the standup battle so far.
RIcci throws a hook but Daniel blocks it.
Daniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RIcci misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daniel throws a right and a left that both miss.
RIcci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
RIcci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniel.
Daniel throws a nice looking combination but RIcci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniel throws a hook to the side of RIcci's head but RIcci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
RIcci misses with a looping left.
RIcci staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
RIcci throws a nice looking combination but Daniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
RIcci takes one to the chin there.
RIcci takes one to the side of the head.
RIcci staying out of range there.
Daniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
RIcci misses with a hook. Daniel ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel misses with a series of wild punches.
RIcci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from RIcci misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Daniel.
A jab from RIcci does it's job there.
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!
Daniel misses with a low kick as RIcci jumps back.
Daniel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as RIcci throws out the jab.
Daniel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RIcci.
RIcci throws a hook to the side of Daniel's head but Daniel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniel moves out of range of the strikes.
RIcci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniel.
Vince Daniel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. RIcci eats them both and turns towards Daniel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for RIcci with that takedown attempt.
Daniel misses with a leg kick.
Daniel looks to land a combination but RIcci avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from RIcci. Those never looked like landing.
Daniel throws a low kick but RIcci moves out of range easily.
Daniel misses with a low kick.
RIcci darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daniel misses with a looping left.
Daniel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
RIcci throws a body punch but Daniel moves out of range.
Daniel throws a leg kick that misses.
Daniel moves away from the strike by RIcci.
Daniel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
RIcci moves away from the strike by Daniel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
RIcci throws a looping overhand right but Daniel ducks down to avoid it.
Daniel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RIcci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Daniel misses.
A big right from Daniel misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniel slips a straight right by RIcci.
RIcci takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daniel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and RIcci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniel takes one to the chin there.
Donk. Daniel catches RIcci right on the button with a cross.
Daniel cracks RIcci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniel tries to land a front kick but RIcci steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daniel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike RIcci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniel misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts RIcci, as that shot connected.
Daniel is rocked!
Daniel throws a jab but it's blocked by RIcci.
A jab from Daniel does it's job there.
No luck for RIcci with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Daniel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniel throws a leg kick which misses RIcci's front leg but catches the back leg as RIcci tries to avoid it.
RIcci works the jab nicely.
Oh Daniel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
RIcci misses with a hook.
Daniel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daniel tests RIcci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RIcci misses with a series of wild punches.
RIcci throws a shot from downtown. Daniel moves away and avoids it.
Daniel seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
RIcci moves away from the strike by Daniel.
Daniel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
RIcci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from RIcci there as he acknowledges the shot.
RIcci throws a shot from downtown. Daniel moves away and avoids it.
Daniel misses with a few strikes there.
RIcci throws a lazy right hand but Daniel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RIcci slips a straight right by Daniel.
RIcci looks to land a right hand but Daniel moved out of range.
Daniel needs to keep his hands up - RIcci had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Daniel.
Daniel lands a lovely overhand right.
Daniel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries a head kick but it misses.
RIcci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
RIcci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daniel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daniel.
Daniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RIcci misses with an uppercut. Daniel saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from RIcci misses.
Daniel throws a low kick but it's checked well by RIcci.
RIcci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daniel looks to land a right hand but RIcci moved out of range.
Daniel tried to score with a low kick but RIcci checks it.
RIcci ducks under a wild hook from Daniel.
Daniel tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RIcci jabs Daniel right on the nose. Daniel blinks but takes it well.
Daniel slips a jab from RIcci.
A slow jab from RIcci misses its intended target.
RIcci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniel connects with a right hand. RIcci shakes it off.
Daniel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
RIcci ducks under a wild hook from Daniel.
RIcci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniel.
Daniel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits RIccis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daniel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RIcci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
RIcci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniel connects with a jab.
RIcci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniel misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RIcci looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
Daniel misses with a hook.
Daniel motions for RIcci to come forward. Daniel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from RIcci misses.
RIcci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daniel. Daniel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniel ducks under a wild hook from RIcci.
RIcci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniel throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RIcci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniel.
Daniel moves away from the strike by RIcci.
RIcci connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daniel momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike RIcci.
Well RIcci has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike RIcci!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rogerio Nogueria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gun kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Tommy Gun. Tommy Gun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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255 lbs
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Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rogerio Nogueria!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun lands a big head kick that sends Nogueria tumbling to the mat! Gun takes a step backwards and waves Nogueria back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Antonio Rogerio Nogueria has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gun! Nogueria is out on his feet! Gun rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nogueria is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nogueria is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gun!
Tommy Gun 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn McShane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gunner Reed has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gunner Reed seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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202 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gunner Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn McShane!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from McShane misses.
McShane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed tries to clinch up.
Reed wants to clinch
and McShane counters by clinching up.
McShane is trying to stall.
Reed is pushing McShane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
McShane misses with the head strike.
Reed breaks the clinch.
Reed misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McShane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McShane ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
McShane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from McShane misses.
Reed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McShane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
McShane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed slips a jab from McShane.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed is looking to clinch but McShane is avoiding it.
McShane keeps the fight on the outside.
Reed wants to clinch.
McShane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShane scores with a takedown into Reed's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McShane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McShane trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McShane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McShane's guard.
Reed trying to stand up but can't free himself from McShane's guard.
McShane is working an open guard so Reed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a leg kick but McShane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed tries to clinch but McShane moves out of range.
Reed closes the distance but McShane moves to the side
and McShane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McShane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McShane takes one on the button.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from McShane.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but McShane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Reed misses.
Reed tries to clinch up
and McShane counters by clinching up.
Reed gets through McShane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShane misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McShane fails to land.
Reed stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McShane as Reed tries to tie him up.
McShane swings wildly with an uppercut but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McShane.
Reed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McShane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reed scores with a shot to the side of McShane's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Reed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McShane counters with a takedown into side control.
McShane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reed avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McShane.
McShane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McShane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McShane lands some shots froms side control.
Reed is pushing McShane's head away, looking to escape. McShane manages to hold on to the position though.
Reed is trying to control McShane's posture but McShane avoids it.
Reed throws McShane to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from McShane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McShane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McShane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McShane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McShane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reed clobbers McShane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gunner Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed is looking to clinch but McShane is avoiding it.
Reed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reed looks to clinch
and McShane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed wants to stand but McShane is controlling the position.
McShane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed wants to stand but McShane is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed 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.
Shawn McShane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed wants to stand but McShane is controlling the position.
Reed pushes McShane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gunner Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed tries to clinch up
and McShane counters with a single leg into guard. Reed didn't expect that.
McShane trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed wants to stand but McShane is controlling the position.
McShane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reed controlling McShane's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane preventing the sweep.
McShane prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
McShane throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
McShane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McShane stops Reed from standing up.
McShane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reed has escaped and now he's on top!
Reed won't allow McShane to sweep him here.
McShane is looking for a triangle but Reed pushes his legs off easily.
Reed won't allow McShane to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShane controlling Reed's posture.
McShane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed throws an elbow that misses. McShane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reed's guard. Nice move by McShane!
Reed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McShane is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McShane 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.
McShane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shawn McShane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Reed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reed tries to clinch up but McShane circles away and keeps his distance.
Reed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reed cracks the inside of McShane's front leg.
A shot to the body from McShane misses
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McShane momentarily.
Reed fails in his attempt to clinch.
McShane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reed is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed defending well as McShane loads up on a big left hand.
Reed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling McShane to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed closes the distance but McShane moves to the side
and McShane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed tries to clinch but McShane is having none of it.
McShane misses with a wild body shot.
McShane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McShane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McShane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed slips a jab from McShane.
Reed lands with a shot to the body.
McShane keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunner Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McShane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McShane misses with a punch to the body.
McShane tries to stall but Reed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McShane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McShane tries to work over Reed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reed is trying to stall.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by McShane.
Reed presses McShane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed keeps control of McShane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McShane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McShane tries to stall but Reed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reed lands with a left to the head.
Reed being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Reed.
Reed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McShane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McShane blocks an uppercut.
Reed lands a big right hand that sends McShane to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for McShane!
McShane is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McShane!
McShane is still in real trouble! Can Reed finish him?
Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McShane seems to have recovered his senses.
McShane is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunner Reed wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McShane lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McShane momentarily.
Reed fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McShane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed swings for the body but McShane moves out of range.
Reed looks to clinch
and McShane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reed won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reed 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Reed!
In his post fight interview, Gunner Reed started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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