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CFA 48.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vez Innaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meldrick Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meldrick Taylor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vez Innaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meldrick Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Innaus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Innaus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Innaus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taylor cracks Innaus with a good jab.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Innaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
Innaus lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Innaus misses with a double jab.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Innaus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Innaus walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Innaus throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Innaus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Innaus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taylor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Innaus - the referee stops the clock and Taylor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Innaus. Taylor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Taylor catches Innaus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Innaus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Innaus lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Innaus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Innaus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taylor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Innaus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Innaus.
Innaus lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Meldrick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Innaus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Innaus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Innaus with an uppercut!
Innaus scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Innaus ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Innaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor misses the jab.
Innaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Innaus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor throws a right hand that Innaus ducks under and follows up with a left that Innaus also avoids with ease.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Innaus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor throws a series of strikes that have Innaus backpedaling.
Innaus throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Innaus doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Innaus. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Innaus scores with a body shot.
Innaus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Innaus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Innaus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Innaus throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Innaus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taylor throws a right hand that Innaus ducks under and follows up with a left that Innaus also avoids with ease.
Innaus moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Innaus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Innaus slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Innaus counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Taylor out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Innaus is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vez Innaus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reynard Acaleem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddi Zoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoom has chosen Thunder Struck - ACDC as his entrance music. Reynard Acaleem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Reynard Acaleem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddi Zoom!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acaleem shoots in but no luck this time.
Zoom scores with a hook to the body. Acaleem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Acaleem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zoom.
Acaleem avoids the head kick by Zoom.
Acaleem scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zoom gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoom is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zoom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zoom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Acaleem pushes Zoom off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Acaleem.
Zoom tries a head kick but it misses.
Acaleem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zoom but Zoom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynard Acaleem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Acaleem looks for a takedown but Zoom sprawls well.
Acaleem is breathing heavily.
Acaleem avoids the head kick by Zoom.
Zoom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acaleem misses with a takedown attempt - Zoom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Zoom.
Zoom closes the distance and pushes Acaleem back into the cage.
Acaleem tries to break the clinch but Zoom is controlling the position.
Acaleem managing to block the knees to the body from Zoom.
Zoom misses with an elbow strike.
Zoom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Acaleem.
Acaleem struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoom controls his hands.
Acaleem avoiding damage as Zoom throws knees to the body.
Zoom trying to land knees to the body.
Zoom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Acaleem managing to block the knees to the body from Zoom.
Acaleem manages to break the clinch.
Zoom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Acaleem shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acaleem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zoom's head.
Acaleem is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acaleem prevents Zoom from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acaleem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zoom manages to get to full guard.
Zoom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Acaleem!
Acaleem takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zoom working for a submission but Acaleem is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zoom looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Acaleem trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zoom has isolated one of Acaleem's arms. Acaleem looking to fight him off but Zoom twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buddi Zoom!
A very excited looking Buddi Zoom rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Wellington told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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18
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Odin Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Wellington!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Stark.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wellington.
Stark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark looks to land a combination. Wellington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wellington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark misses with a shot to the body
and Wellington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark is rocked!
Stark throws the left hand but Wellington avoids the punch easily.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark swings widly with a right hand
and Wellington counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Wellington!
William Wellington thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artur Sowinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimo Meridio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sowinski comes to the cage accompanied by Totentanz-Swiatlo Dnia. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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164 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Artur Sowinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massimo Meridio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridio has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Sowinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sowinski lands a jab to Meridio's midsection.
Meridio gets a double leg takedown into Sowinski's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Meridio looking to pass the guard.
Sowinski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Meridio dives into side control.
Sowinski wants to get back to his feet.
Meridio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meridio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Meridio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meridio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridio trying to control the action but Sowinski is working from the bottom.
Sowinski pushes Meridio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Meridio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Meridio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sowinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridio wants to take a breather but Sowinski manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Meridio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sowinski keeping full guard, as Meridio tries to pass.
Sowinski wants to get back to his feet but Meridio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meridio trying to control but Sowinski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massimo Meridio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Meridio misses with a takedown attempt - Sowinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meridio defending well as Sowinski loads up on a big left hand.
Sowinski misses with an uppercut. Meridio saw that one coming.
Artur Sowinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sowinski throws a series of punches but Meridio avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Sowinski. That snapped Meridio's head back.
Meridio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Artur Sowinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massimo Meridio.
Meridio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sowinski tries to avoid it but Meridio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sowinski to the ground. Sowinski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sowinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meridio counters with a shoot takedown. Sowinski fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridio wants to control from the top but Sowinski keeps moving.
Sowinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meridio is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meridio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meridio scoring with some ground and pound.
Meridio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sowinski is proving hard to escape from.
Meridio looks winded!
Meridio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sowinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Meridio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Meridio shoots in for a takedown but Sowinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meridio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meridio wants to control from the top but Sowinski keeps moving.
Meridio wants to pass the guard but Sowinski is keeping the position.
Sowinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meridio on the ground.
Sowinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Massimo Meridio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meridio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meridio advances to half guard.
Sowinski kicks off Meridio and gets to his feet.
Sowinski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meridio is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sowinski wants to sweep here but Meridio controlling him for the moment.
Meridio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sowinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sowinski is looking to stand up but Meridio isn't so interested in that idea.
Meridio wants to control from the top but Sowinski keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Massimo Meridio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Meridio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridio moves out of range of the strikes.
Meridio misses with a takedown attempt - Sowinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sowinski lands with a nice combination. Meridio backs away looking to recover.
Sowinski lands a jab to the nose.
Sowinski misses with a looping right.
Meridio fails with a takedown attempt.
Artur Sowinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massimo Meridio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sowinski misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sowinski's guard.
Sowinski pushes Meridio off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sowinski misses the target.
Sowinski misses with a few strikes there.
Sowinski cracks Meridio with a good jab.
Meridio moves away from the strike by Sowinski.
Sowinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sowinski sizes up Meridio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sowinski lands an overhand right.
Meridio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sowinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Sowinski tries to clinch up but Meridio circles away and keeps his distance.
Massimo Meridio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sowinski is out of range and Meridio settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sowinski scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sowinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Artur Sowinski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sowinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Meridio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meridio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sowinski lands a lovely overhand right.
Meridio slips a jab from Sowinski.
Sowinski throws a hook but Meridio avoids it easily.
Meridio dives in and grabs Sowinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sowinski pushes down on Meridio's head and hops out.
Meridio misses with a body kick.
Meridio fails to land the takedown.
Artur Sowinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massimo Meridio.
Meridio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridio has a takedown stuffed.
Meridio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sowinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meridio.
Sowinski lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sowinski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meridio is rocked!
and Sowinski counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Meridio! He's just covering up as Sowinski starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Sowinski!
Artur Sowinski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Nyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Mason had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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162 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carl Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Nyman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyman lands a slapping body shot.
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nyman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason misses with an elbow strike.
Mason tries to work over Nyman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nyman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mason gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nyman regains guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nyman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nyman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nyman has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nyman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason stands up and waves to Nyman to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Nyman or perhaps it was just good defense by Mason which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nyman throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Nyman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Nyman throws out a powerful jab.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nyman as he jumps to the side.
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Mason slows down the pace here.
Mason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nyman is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
Mason crunches a lovely knee into Nyman's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Mason.
Mason is working Nyman over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mason.
It looks like Blake Nyman has been cut.
Mason trying to land knees to the body.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nyman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to land knees in the clinch but Nyman avoids the damage to the body.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyman's elbow.
Mason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nyman avoids it.
Mason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nyman looks winded!
Mason looking to throw knees to the head but Nyman is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Mason.
Mason landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nyman is trying to push Mason away but Mason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mason missing with knees to the body.
Nyman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nyman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyman tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the cage.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mason.
Nyman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nyman managing to block the knees to the body from Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nyman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason misses with an elbow strike.
Nyman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason lands an elbow that stopped Nyman in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mason has Nyman pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Nyman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nyman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason forces Nyman back against the cage and clinches.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Nyman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mason is fending him off so far but Nyman persists. Nope, Mason circles away and we're back to standing.
Carl Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyman works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nyman managing to block the knees to the body from Mason.
Nyman managing to block the knees to the body from Mason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Mason.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Nyman is breathing heavily.
Mason lands an elbow inside.
Mason putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nyman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nyman takes an elbow to the temple.
Mason tries to land a knee to the head but Nyman blocks with his arms.
Mason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mason tries a body shot but Nyman blocks it.
Mason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mason tries to pull guard but Nyman holds him up against the cage and eventually Mason drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nyman blocks it with crossed arms.
Mason's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mason breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyman cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mason has managed to clinch.
Mason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nyman.
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Nyman.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nyman circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason moves forwards but Nyman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nyman lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nyman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nyman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mason has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mason throws a strike aimed at the side of Nyman's head but Nyman avoids it well.
Mason trying to control the action but Nyman is working from the bottom.
Mason lands a few punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mason.
Mason misses with the ground and pound.
Nyman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Mason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mason in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mason throws a strike aimed at the side of Nyman's head but Nyman avoids it well.
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nyman, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nyman is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Mason!
Carl Mason decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrent Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Tal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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169 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darrent Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Tal!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tal wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tal trying to strike off his back.
Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tal has escaped and now he's on top!
Tal trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tal defends well.
Tal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tal trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams has his foot on Tal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tal works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Tal defends easily.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tal defends well.
Tal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tal has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Tal looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Tal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tal trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tal passes into side control.
Tal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Tal.
Tal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tal looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Tal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Tal defends easily.
Tal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tal wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Darrent Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tal's guard.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tal!
Tal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tal has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Williams is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tal yanks on the arm and Williams is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stevie Tal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevie Kimble could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marco Smirnov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Kimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smirnov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smirnov trying to control the pace.
Smirnov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnov has closed the distance and engaged Kimble in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smirnov.
Kimble utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kimble misses with an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Smirnov to work.
Kimble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smirnov avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smirnov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kimble lands an elbow that stopped Smirnov in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kimble.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Kimble crunches a lovely knee into Smirnov's ribcage.
Kimble lands an elbow inside that Smirnov shrugs off.
A frustrated look appears on Smirnov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smirnov avoiding damage as Kimble throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kimble obliges.
Smirnov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kimble tries a knee to the head but Smirnov blocks it.
Kimble unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kimble creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kimble lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smirnov tries to circle away but Kimble has him pinned against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kimble.
Smirnov tries to pull guard but Kimble won't allow it.
Kimble landing knees to the head.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smirnov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kimble tries a low kick but Smirnov avoids it.
Smirnov shoots in and drives through. Kimble sprawls well.
Stevie Kimble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Smirnov.
Smirnov looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimble misses with a takedown attempt - Smirnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimble as he jumps to the side.
Kimble tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kimble rushes Smirnov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kimble gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smirnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kimble lands a damaging elbow.
Kimble lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kimble tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kimble lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kimble connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smirnov's face.
Kimble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smirnov is defending well for now.
Smirnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smirnov working hard to break the clinch.
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov takes the fight into the clinch.
Smirnov successfully pulls guard.
Smirnov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kimble has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov gets back to half guard.
Kimble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smirnov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimble tries to pass to full mount but Smirnov defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smirnov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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 Stevie Kimble will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kimble closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smirnov to the mat! Smirnov manages to get full guard.
Smirnov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smirnov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smirnov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kimble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smirnov.
Kimble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smirnov!
Kimble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smirnov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smirnov shoots in but no luck this time.
Marco Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble rushes Smirnov and presses him up against the cage.
Smirnov is trying to break free.
Kimble creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smirnov's defenses.
Kimble with a knee to the head.
Smirnov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kimble has him pressed against the cage.
Stevie Kimble has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smirnov is trying to break free.
Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Smirnov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimble, pushing him back against the cage.
Kimble lands an elbow that stopped Smirnov in his tracks for a moment.
Kimble comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smirnov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smirnov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kimble is in close to Smirnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kimble throws a big elbow that misses.
Kimble wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov kicks Kimble off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kimble avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevie Kimble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Smirnov.
Kimble wants to clinch up but Smirnov keeps it at a distance.
Kimble scores with a three punch combo!
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevie Kimble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimble clinches up with Smirnov and pushes him back against the cage.
Smirnov avoids a wild elbow strike from Kimble.
Smirnov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kimble gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Kimble.
Kimble is pressed up against the cage. Smirnov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kimble down to the mat. Kimble avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
Smirnov clinches.
Kimble comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov pulls guard.
Kimble stops Smirnov from standing up.
Smirnov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimble moves into the clinch.
Kimble unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smirnov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kimble throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smirnov blocks it with crossed arms.
Smirnov tries to break free but Kimble pushes him back against the cage.
Kimble lands a knee to the body.
Smirnov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kimble uses from the top position.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Kimble from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stevie Kimble will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Kimble tries to close the distance and clinch but Smirnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimble tries to close the distance and clinch but Smirnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Smirnov. Those never looked like landing.
Smirnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kimble counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smirnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kimble comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kimble keeps control of Smirnov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Kimble.
Kimble lands an elbow that stopped Smirnov in his tracks for a moment.
Smirnov misses with some punches.
Smirnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kimble walks away with a smile on his face. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smirnov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble doesn't manage to clinch there - Smirnov circles away.
Kimble gets tackled into the cage by Smirnov. Smirnov maintains the clinch.
Smirnov blocks the elbow strike.
Kimble dodges an elbow strike from Smirnov.
Kimble keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smirnov's efforts to push away.
Smirnov lands an elbow that stopped Kimble in his tracks for a moment.
Kimble lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smirnov blocks an elbow strike from Kimble.
Smirnov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
Kimble lands a nice elbow.
Kimble connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smirnov's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kimble misses with a knee to the head.
Kimble lands a damaging elbow.
Smirnov pulls guard successfully.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Kimble from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimble throwing strikes from guard but Smirnov blocks nicely.
Smirnov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimble has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smirnov is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov kicks Kimble off and gets to his feet.
Kimble tries to clinch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Kimble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kimble wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevie Kimble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Smirnov.
Kimble looks for a takedown but Smirnov sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Kimble.
Kimble tries to clinch up but Smirnov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevie Kimble is winning the standup battle so far.
Kimble throws a big shot that misses.
Kimble tries to clinch but Smirnov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kimble enables Smirnov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kimble manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smirnov stands up from Kimble's guard - Smirnov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kimble tries to clinch there but Smirnov circles away.
Smirnov throws a sloppy head kick
and Kimble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smirnov circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevie Kimble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smirnov throws a leg kick but Kimble checks it.
Kimble wants to clinch up but Smirnov keeps it at a distance.
Smirnov throws the left hand but Kimble avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimble tries to clinch up.
Smirnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marco Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov throws a lazy head kick
and Kimble counters with a series of strikes. Smirnov will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 Stevie Kimble.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kimble, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stevie Kimble!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Austurias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Austurias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Austurias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austurias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaffney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gaffney feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Austuriass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gaffney throws a series of punches but Austurias avoids them all with ease.
Gaffney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gaffney connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austurias throws a leg kick that misses.
Gaffney closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Austurias to the mat! Austurias manages to get full guard.
Austurias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaffney throws a strike but Austurias rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Austurias landing with the ground and pound.
Gaffney is looking to stand up but Austurias isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaffney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Austurias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaffney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austurias is working Gaffney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gaffney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Austurias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gaffney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gaffney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Austurias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gaffney has momentary wrist control but Austurias slips an elbow through the middle.
Gaffney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Austurias is working Gaffney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Austurias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaffney's head.
Austurias has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gaffney throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Austurias wants to control from the top but Gaffney keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austurias won't allow Gaffney to sweep him here.
Austurias scoring with punches to the head and body.
Austurias postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Austurias trying to control but Gaffney is working from the bottom.
Gaffney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Austurias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaffney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Austurias is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaffney has wrist control.
Austurias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Austurias throwing strikes but missing.
Austurias wants to control from the top but Gaffney keeps moving.
Austurias is working Gaffney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austurias throwing strikes but missing.
Austurias throws a big elbow that misses.
Austurias throws a big right hand that misses.
Austurias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaffney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Austurias trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaffney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austurias is controlling him.
Austurias throws a big right hand that misses.
Austurias advances position into side control!
Gaffney is working to avoid the ground and pound but Austurias connects with a decent elbow.
Gaffney takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Austurias working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Austurias.
Austurias in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gaffney struggling a bit here.
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!
Austurias working the ground and pound but Gaffney is defending the strikes.
Austurias scoring with punches from side control.
Austurias is looking to take a break and control but Gaffney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Austurias working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Austurias scoring with punches from side control.
Gaffney is looking for a sweep.
Austurias tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gaffney is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Austurias dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Gaffney there.
Gaffney lands the left hand.
Austurias shoots in for a takedown but Gaffney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Austurias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaffney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaffney clobbers Austurias with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Austurias misses with a double jab.
Austurias slips under a jab.
Gaffney dodges the punch combination from Austurias.
Austurias fails to land with a series of punches.
Austurias is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaffney.
Gaffney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaffney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Austurias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Gaffney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaffney slips a jab and a cross from Austurias.
Gaffney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaffney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney cracks Austurias with an open hand slap.
Hamish Gaffney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Austurias walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Austurias slips a jab and a cross from Gaffney.
Austurias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaffney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Alexander Austurias has been cut.
Gaffney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaffney lands a left and a right that send Austurias crashing to the mat, dazed. Gaffney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Austurias is rocked!
Gaffney throws a right hand that Austurias ducks under and follows up with a left that Austurias also avoids with ease.
Oh Austurias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaffney lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Austurias out cold! Austurias is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hamish Gaffney!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rockafella Ironstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwetwara Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironstone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is King Of Kings - Motorhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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19
151 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rockafella Ironstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gwetwara Low!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironstone is looking to clinch but Low is avoiding it.
Low shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ironstone but Ironstone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Low shoots for a takedown but Ironstone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ironstone lands with a shot to the body.
Ironstone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ironstone throws a hook to the side of Low's head but Low sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ironstone moves into the clinch successfully.
Ironstone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Low is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ironstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Low 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ironstone tries to clinch up.
Ironstone throws a body punch but Low moves out of range.
Low shoots in looking for a takedown. Ironstone tries to sprawl out of it but Low keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ironstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockafella Ironstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwetwara Low.
Low closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ironstone did well to prevent Low getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet.
Low sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Low trying to mount his opponent but Ironstone defends it.
Ironstone trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Low moves into full mount! Ironstone won't be happy about that!
Ironstone tries to buck Low off but he can't manage it.
Low throws some wild stikes that Ironstone manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low controlling his opponent.
Ironstone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Low.
Low tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ironstone tries to lock up and control but Low gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Low looking to finish with strikes here!
Low moves to back control.
Low biding his time, controlling Ironstone.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Low is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ironstone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Low controlling the position well here. Ironstone rolled but Low kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ironstone trying to control the hands but Low breaks the grip.
Low just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Low is not going to allow Ironstone to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gwetwara Low 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.
Low throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Ironstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Low moves away from the strike by Ironstone.
Ironstone pushes Low up against the cage in a clinch.
Ironstone looking to slow down the pace here.
Low jumps guard but Ironstone stands there with Low around his waist. Low gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ironstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Low gets a double leg takedown into Ironstone's guard.
Low showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ironstone working a defensive guard but Low passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone pushes Low off looking to stand but Low dives back in and keeps control.
Ironstone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Low not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ironstone tries to get to full guard but Low has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Low trying to control the pace.
Low's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gwetwara Low hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Low closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Low lands in his opponent's guard.
Low sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Low stands up and waves to Ironstone to follow him.
Low throws a head kick but Ironstone moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone has managed to clinch.
Ironstone can't break the clinch.
Low successfully pulls guard.
Ironstone won't allow Low to sweep him here.
Ironstone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Low avoids a kick to the body.
Low shoots in but no luck this time.
Low will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rockafella Ironstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwetwara Low.
Ironstone misses with a body kick.
Low takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ironstone clinches up with Low and pushes him back against the cage.
Ironstone missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Low wants to break free but Ironstone has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ironstone as Low tries to tie him up.
Low is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ironstone to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ironstone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ironstone breaks the clinch.
Low feints and as Ironstone raises his hands in defense, Low changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low controls from within his opponent's guard.
Low prevents Ironstone from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Low seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gwetwara Low hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Low shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ironstone is trying to defend but Low finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gwetwara Low showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Low fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Ironstone.
Low looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ironstone is fending him off so far but Low persists. Nope, Ironstone circles away and we're back to standing.
Low shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ironstone as he jumps to the side.
Rockafella Ironstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwetwara Low.
Low avoids the body shot from Ironstone.
Nice takedown defense from Ironstone. No joy for Low on that attempt.
Ironstone misses with a body kick.
Low shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Low throws the kick towards the body but Ironstone avoids it.
Ironstone forces Low back against the cage and clinches.
Low looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low has Ironstone pressed against the cage, preventing Ironstone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ironstone breaks from the clinch.
Ironstone takes a swing at Low's ribcage but misses.
Ironstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Low paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Low gets caught napping as Ironstone dives in and scores a takedown. Low manages to retain guard.
Low lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ironstone!
Low landing shots from mount.
Low controlling from the full mount.
Low throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Low sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ironstone tries to buck Low off but he can't manage it.
Low swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ironstone is now in Low's guard. A big mistake from Low there, giving up the dominant position!
Low is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ironstone wants to stand but Low has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Low looking to control.
Ironstone tries to stand but Low is controlling from the bottom.
Low is pulling down on Ironstone's head. It's preventing any offense from Ironstone, at least for the moment.
Ironstone preventing the sweep.
Rockafella Ironstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gwetwara Low wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ironstone is looking to clinch.
Low scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ironstone struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Low in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Low lands a nice forearm strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Ironstone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ironstone being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gwetwara Low comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Low winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwetwara Low!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Garrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels has chosen Tubthumping by Chumbawamba as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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144 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Garrick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels misses with a wild body shot.
Garrick dodges the punch combination from McDaniels.
McDaniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrick shoots in for a takedown but McDaniels shows good takedown defense.
McDaniels looks to land a combination but Garrick avoids it well.
Garrick drops his hands momentarily and McDaniels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDaniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrick moves away.
McDaniels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDaniels avoids it really well and circles away.
Garrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDaniels swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Garrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrick moves out of range of the strikes.
McDaniels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDaniels.
Garrick is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garrick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDaniels defends it nicely.
Oh Garrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 drops Garrick with a big left hand! Garrick is injured, injured bad! McDaniels jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shazaam McDaniels!
Shazaam McDaniels is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shazaam McDaniels thanked Outkast Clothing Line for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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