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CFA FIght Night 17.. PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack The Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast moves into range and clinches up with The Ripper.
Nice body punch from Beast.
Beast has The Ripper pushed against the cage.
The Ripper looking for a takedown.
Beast pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beast misses with the combination.
Beast gets a clinch.
Beast stops a takedown attempt from The Ripper.
The Ripper is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack The Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast breaks the clinch.
Beast wants to clinch up but The Ripper keeps it at a distance.
Beast drives through and clinches with The Ripper against the cage.
The Ripper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beast after a bit of a struggle.
The Ripper wants to take the fight to the mat but Beast manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast cracks The Ripper with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ripper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beast after a bit of a struggle.
Beast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Ripper up against the cage.
Beast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beast has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beast lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Beast.
Beast breaks from the clinch.
Beast fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Ripper, pushing him back against the cage.
Beast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Ripper misses with a few strikes there.
Beast closes the distance and clinches.
Beast content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Ripper misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast gets a clinch.
The Ripper is trying to drag Beast to the mat but Beast just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage 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!
The Ripper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beast is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Ripper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beast gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Ripper up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Beast's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Beast is pressed up against the cage. The Ripper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beast down to the mat. Beast avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Ripper misses with a wild combination.
The Ripper swinging wildly here.
Beast lands with a nice combination. The Ripper backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking to clinch but The Ripper is avoiding it.
Beast gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beast.
Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beast tries to clinch up.
The Ripper throws a series of punches but Beast moves out of range.
The Ripper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beast tries to avoid it but The Ripper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beast to the ground. Beast escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beast drives through and clinches with The Ripper against the cage.
The Ripper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beast effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper is trying to drag Beast to the mat but Beast just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Ripper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beast gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Ripper has Beast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beast scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Ripper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beast doesn't manage to clinch there - The Ripper circles away.
Beast moves into range and clinches up with The Ripper.
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.
Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Beast to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Beast 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.
Beast moves into range and clinches up with The Ripper.
The Ripper is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Ripper is trying to drag Beast to the mat but Beast just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Ripper tries to score a body lock takedown but Beast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack The Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Ripper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beast is defending well.
The Ripper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beast lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Beast seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Ripper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beast lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Ripper goes for a takedown attempt but Beast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beast tries to clinch but The Ripper moves away
and The Ripper counters with a three punch combo that has Beast backing up. Beast nods at The Ripper to acknowledge the strikes.
Beast has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast rushes The Ripper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Beast - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Ripper has Beast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Ripper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beast is defending well.
Beast lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beast is leaning against The Ripper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beast manages to break the clinch.
The Ripper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beast looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but The Ripper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for The Ripper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beast tries to clinch up.
The Ripper tries to keep at a distance but Beast has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beast manages to break the clinch.
Beast pushes The Ripper up against the cage in a clinch.
Beast dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Ripper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Beast.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Ripper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beast after a bit of a struggle.
Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beast tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Ripper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Ripper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beast scores with a nice right hand.
Beast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beast tries to clinch up.
Beast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Ripper's head backwards.
The Ripper misses with a few strikes there.
Beast clinches with his opponent.
The Ripper tries to score a body lock takedown but Beast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast drops The Ripper onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! The Ripper is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The Ripper is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Ripper wants a takedown.
Oh The Ripper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Ripper goes for a takedown attempt but Beast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Ripper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beast wobbles The Ripper with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Beast dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts The Ripper to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Beast!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kinny Carose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aharon Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Space Oddity as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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285 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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281 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kinny Carose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aharon Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carose enables Robinson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carose manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson trying to control but Carose is working from the bottom.
Carose looking to control.
Carose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carose holds on and takes a little breather.
Carose manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Robinson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Carose.
Carose looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carose controlling from the full mount.
Robinson tries to hold on but Carose pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson reaches up to try and control the position but Carose seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Robinson rolls and tries to escape and now Carose has his back!
Carose avoiding Robinson 's attempts to control his hands.
Robinson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Carose off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Carose has his arm under Robinson's chin here. Game over son! Carose squeezes tightly and Robinson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kinny Carose!
Kinny Carose made sure to mention his sponsor, Blood Bank ($10) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reynard Acaleem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Tal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevie Tal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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168 lbs
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176 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Reynard Acaleem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Tal!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acaleem shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Acaleem was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Acaleem lands a nice forearm strike.
Acaleem throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Acaleem crashes against the mat.
Tal is looking to regain half guard here but Acaleem keeps moving and retains side control.
Tal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tal is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acaleem scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tal is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Acaleem can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reynard Acaleem!
A victorious Reynard Acaleem thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Grundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angus Grundi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Jackson's chin.
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Grundi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a head kick!
Grundi fails to land the takedown.
Grundi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Grundi is now in Jackson's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grundi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundi postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Grundi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grundi prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grundi throws a big elbow that misses.
Grundi with a nice head shot there.
Grundi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundi stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grundi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Grundi isn't so interested in that idea.
Grundi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grundi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grundi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundi throws a big elbow that misses.
Grundi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grundi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grundi has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grundi's guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Grundi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grundi wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Grundi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grundi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to stand but Grundi is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grundi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grundi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Grundi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grundi is on top in guard.
Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grundi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws a hook but Grundi avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Grundi moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Grundi slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson leaves Grundi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Grundi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grundi backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grundi tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson lands a front kick.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Grundi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peter Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grundi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson leaves Grundi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grundi is breathing heavily.
Grundi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Grundi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Grundi's knee but Grundi avoids it well.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Grundi's knee but Grundi avoids it well.
Grundi gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grundi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grundi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grundi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!
Jackson tries to stand but Grundi is controlling his head.
Jackson stands up and beckons Grundi to his feet.
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!
Jackson leaves Grundi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grundi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Grundi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Grundi throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Grundi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grundi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Grundi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grundi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grundi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grundi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grundi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Angus Grundi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grundi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grundi is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Grundi is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grundi to get the leverage.
Grundi 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.
Grundi is looking for a kimura here.
Grundi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Grundi throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Grundi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grundi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grundi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grundi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Grundi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Grundi takes one to the chin there.
Grundi shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Grundi moves out of range.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grundi feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Grundi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grundi throwing strikes but missing.
Grundi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grundi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Grundi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grundi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson kicks Grundi off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundi dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Grundi's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grundi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Grundi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grundi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grundi off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peter Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson works over Grundi's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Angus Grundi has been cut.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Grundi moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looks for the body kick but Grundi saw that one coming.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Grundi slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Grundi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson takes a swing at Grundi's ribcage but misses.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Grundi moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grundi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson clobbers Grundi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Grundi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Grundi avoids it well.
Grundi fails with the takedown.
Peter Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Grundi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Grundi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grundi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Grundi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Grundi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grundi.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grundi circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Grundi.
Grundi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grundi off to one side.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Grundi slips the punch.
Grundi slips a jab from Jackson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Grundi shoots in.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Grundi moves out of range easily.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundi shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson cracks Grundi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grundi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grundi is defended easily by Jackson.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws the left hand but Grundi avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Grundi on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grundi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grundi walks into a jab.
Jab by Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Peter Jackson!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Peter Jackson!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Peter Jackson!
Peter Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Peter Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jomhod Kiatadisak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Art of Fighting Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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157 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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jomhod Kiatadisak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiatadisak wants to clinch
and Garcia counters with a one-two to the body.
Kiatadisak wants to clinch.
Kiatadisak takes the fight into the clinch.
Garcia dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Garcia dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiatadisak throws an elbow but misses.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Robert Garcia has been cut.
Nice elbow from Kiatadisak.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kiatadisak is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatadisak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Garcia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia wants to stall.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Kiatadisak avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Garcia trying to control the position but instead, Kiatadisak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garcia into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Garcia.
Kiatadisak moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiatadisak throws an elbow but misses.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow over the top.
Garcia trying to control the position but instead, Kiatadisak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garcia into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Garcia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike.
Garcia working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garcia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
That has opened up Robert Garcia's cut even more.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
Garcia dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Kiatadisak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiatadisak lands a damaging elbow.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiatadisak walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jomhod Kiatadisak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Garcia.
Kiatadisak moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiatadisak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiatadisak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiatadisak controls his hands.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Robert Garcia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiatadisak gets an underhook and turns Garcia into the cage.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Robert Garcia's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kiatadisak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kiatadisak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garcia is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Garcia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jomhod Kiatadisak!
During a confident post fight interview, Jomhod Kiatadisak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny McClean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny McClean will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny McClean!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClean defends it nicely.
Five Sixteen misses with a hook to the body
and McClean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McClean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Five Sixteen's guard.
McClean gets to his feet - Five Sixteen follows without any prompting.
Matthew Five Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Five Sixteen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McClean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClean wants to stand but Five Sixteen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Five Sixteen trying to control the position.
Five Sixteen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Five Sixteen trying to keep a closed guard but McClean is proving a slippery customer.
McClean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McClean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McClean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Five Sixteen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen tries for a takedown but McClean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen loads up on a big right hand but McClean slips the punch.
Five Sixteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a takedown. McClean tries to sprawl out of it but Five Sixteen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McClean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Five Sixteen misses the jab.
McClean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Five Sixteen.
Nice takedown defense from McClean. No joy for Five Sixteen on that attempt.
Five Sixteen clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClean misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Five Sixteen blocking some punches.
Five Sixteen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McClean can't fight it off and eventually Five Sixteen manages to take the fight to the floor. McClean looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McClean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McClean is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Five Sixteen is looking to work some ground and pound but McClean has wrist control.
Five Sixteen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClean scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Five Sixteen shoots for a takedown but McClean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Five Sixteen closes this distance looking for a takedown but McClean circles away.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McClean napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClean wants to get back to his feet.
Five Sixteen tries to score with some ground and pound. McClean controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClean wants to get back to his feet but Five Sixteen drags him back down.
Five Sixteen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Five Sixteen is looking to take a break and control but McClean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Five Sixteen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McClean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Five Sixteen prevents McClean from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five Sixteen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McClean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Five Sixteen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McClean has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lenny McClean will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Five Sixteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Five Sixteen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClean defends it nicely.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McClean sprawls well. McClean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Five Sixteen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McClean was well out of range. Poor timing from Five Sixteen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClean defends it nicely.
McClean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Five Sixteen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Five Sixteen or perhaps it was just good defense by McClean which made him look bad.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a double leg but McClean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Five Sixteen tries for a takedown but McClean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen tries to score a power double leg takedown but McClean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Five Sixteen somewhat.
Five Sixteen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Five Sixteen shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Five Sixteen with that takedown attempt.
Five Sixteen fails with the takedown
and McClean counters with a shoot takedown. Five Sixteen fights it but they end up in guard.
Lenny McClean has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClean tries to stand but Five Sixteen is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Five Sixteen with that takedown attempt.
Lenny McClean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Five Sixteen shoots in and drives through. McClean sprawls well.
Five Sixteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClean moves away.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown but McClean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a takedown. McClean tries to sprawl out of it but Five Sixteen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McClean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Five Sixteen is defended easily by McClean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClean stuffs the takedown attempt from Five Sixteen. Five Sixteen gets slowly back to his feet.
Five Sixteen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McClean looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McClean is trying to buck Five Sixteen off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Five Sixteen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Five Sixteen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McClean is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lenny McClean 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.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Five Sixteen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McClean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen with a lazy takedown attempt
and McClean counters with a single leg into guard. Five Sixteen didn't expect that.
McClean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Five Sixteen's guard.
Five Sixteen working a defensive guard here.
Five Sixteen is really struggling to control McClean but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McClean stands up and waves to Five Sixteen to follow him.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown
and McClean counters with a takedown into side control.
McClean has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Matthew Five Sixteen is winning the standup battle so far.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt - McClean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Five Sixteen.
McClean slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a takedown. McClean tries to sprawl out of it but Five Sixteen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McClean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McClean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Five Sixteen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown
and McClean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Five Sixteen is looking for a sweep. McClean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McClean tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Five Sixteen.
McClean stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Five Sixteen to get to his feet.
Five Sixteen has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Five Sixteen shoots for a takedown but McClean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Five Sixteen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McClean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McClean gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Five Sixteen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lenny McClean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClean as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McClean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Five Sixteen won't be happy with that.
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!
McClean decides to stand back up. McClean steps back and let's Five Sixteen get back to his feet.
Five Sixteen closes the distance and clinches up with McClean, looking for a takedown. Five Sixteen pushes McClean against the cage but McClean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt - McClean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Five Sixteen takes a swing at McClean's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Five Sixteen is defended easily by McClean.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClean defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny McClean really 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.
Five Sixteen fails with the takedown.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Five Sixteen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McClean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McClean struggles to land a body shot inside as Five Sixteen controls his hands.
McClean working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from McClean.
With the fighters up against the cage, McClean throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen avoiding damage as McClean throws knees to the body.
Five Sixteen tries to stall but McClean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McClean creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Five Sixteen dodges an elbow strike from McClean.
McClean creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McClean swings wildly with an uppercut but Five Sixteen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Five Sixteen prevents a body shot from McClean.
McClean throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McClean fails to land.
Five Sixteen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McClean prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen wants a takedown.
McClean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Five Sixteen's defenses.
McClean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Five Sixteen.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McClean misses with a punch on the inside.
Five Sixteen takes a shot to the head.
Five Sixteen wants to break free but McClean has control.
McClean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McClean has a couple of punches blocked by Five Sixteen.
McClean has a couple of punches blocked by Five Sixteen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McClean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClean drops Five Sixteen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Five Sixteen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Five Sixteen is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Five Sixteen.
Oh Five Sixteen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Five Sixteen is pressed against the cage. McClean pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Five Sixteen! Two more big strikes from McClean and Five Sixteen crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lenny McClean!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Smirnov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Kimble!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kimble as Smirnov shoots in.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Kimble.
Kimble gets tackled into the cage by Smirnov. Smirnov maintains the clinch.
Smirnov throws an elbow that misses.
Smirnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kimble throws an elbow that misses.
Kimble connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smirnov's face.
A frustrated look appears on Smirnov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smirnov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kimble lands an elbow inside that Smirnov shrugs off.
Smirnov manages to pull guard.
Smirnov wants to stand but Kimble is controlling the position.
Smirnov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kimble dives in and grabs Smirnov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smirnov pushes down on Kimble's head and hops out.
Smirnov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a two punch combination.
Kimble closes the distance but Smirnov moves to the side
enabling Smirnov to counter with a crisp jab.
Smirnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimble fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kimble landing knees to the head.
Kimble lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smirnov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kimble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimble trying to land knees to the body.
Smirnov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kimble gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble looking to throw knees to the head but Smirnov is blocking nicely.
Smirnov dodges an elbow strike from Kimble.
Smirnov is trying to maintain a safe position but Kimble gets an underhook and turns Smirnov into the cage.
Kimble with a knee to the head.
Smirnov has had enough of the clinch but Kimble keeps him there for the moment.
Smirnov is trying to break the clinch but Kimble has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kimble.
Kimble letting Smirnov take a breather here.
Smirnov is looking to break free of the clinch but Kimble has double underhooks.
Smirnov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kimble throws an elbow but it misses.
Kimble working Smirnov over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimble just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kimble.
Smirnov slows down the pace here.
Kimble creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kimble tries a knee to the head but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kimble throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smirnov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kimble tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smirnov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smirnov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kimble pushes Smirnov off looking to stand but Smirnov dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kimble gets back to full guard.
Kimble keeping full guard, as Smirnov tries to pass.
Smirnov is pushing down on Kimble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimble is fighting to maintain full guard but Smirnov has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Kimble taking some punishment here, with Smirnov in his half guard.
Smirnov slips a nice elbow through Kimble's hands, connecting with Kimble's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov throwing shots but Kimble is blocking nicely.
Kimble is defending against the submission attempts here by Smirnov.
Smirnov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimble sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Smirnov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kimble sizes up Smirnov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marco Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kimble is fending him off so far but Smirnov persists. Nope, Kimble circles away and we're back to standing.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Kimble.
A punch combination from Smirnov misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimble misses with a wild body shot.
Kimble on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kimble feints and then cracks Smirnov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smirnov down.
Kimble swinging wildly here.
Kimble swinging wildly here.
Kimble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smirnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble closes the distance but Smirnov moves to the side
and Smirnov counters with a two punch combo.
Smirnov cracks Kimble with an open hand slap.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smirnov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smirnov looks for a takedown but Kimble sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kimble avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimble tries to clinch up but Smirnov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kimble.
Smirnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smirnov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kimble tries to clinch up but Smirnov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimble moves to clinch but Smirnov breaks away
and Smirnov counters with a left to the body.
Kimble fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smirnov rushes Kimble and presses him up against the cage.
Kimble creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimble tries to clinch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Kimble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smirnov's waist but Smirnov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimble off to one side.
Kimble wants to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smirnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kimble avoids it really well and circles away.
Kimble takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kimble scores with a kick to the body.
Kimble tries to clinch up.
Smirnov shoots in and bounces Kimble off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble wants to get back to his feet but Smirnov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kimble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smirnov defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kimble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov advances position into side control!
Kimble struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stevie Kimble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Smirnov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smirnov duly obliges.
Smirnov clinches up with Kimble and pushes him back against the cage.
Kimble lands an elbow inside that Smirnov shrugs off.
Kimble landing knees to the head.
Kimble tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kimble blocks an uppercut.
Kimble lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kimble misses with a knee to the head.
Kimble scores with a knee to the head.
Kimble with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smirnov.
Kimble tries a knee to the head but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smirnov is trying to break the clinch but Kimble is controlling him.
Kimble connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smirnov's face.
Smirnov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kimble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smirnov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kimble.
Kimble creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from Kimble.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smirnov blocks the elbow strike.
Smirnov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
Smirnov manages to break the clinch.
Kimble tries to clinch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Kimble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smirnov as he avoids it easily.
Smirnov clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smirnov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kimble after a bit of a struggle.
Smirnov wants to stall.
Smirnov blocks the elbow strike.
Kimble tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov tries to break free but Kimble pushes him back against the cage.
Smirnov fails to pull guard.
Kimble misses with an elbow over the top.
Kimble managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
Kimble lands an elbow inside.
Kimble landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kimble gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stevie Kimble seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kimble.
Kimble lands a nice knee to the body.
Kimble prevents Smirnov from breaking the clinch.
Kimble lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kimble landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smirnov has a couple of punches blocked by Kimble.
Kimble with a knee to the head.
Smirnov takes an elbow to the temple.
Smirnov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smirnov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimble just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov blocks an elbow strike from Kimble.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kimble.
Kimble creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smirnov's defenses.
Kimble with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble lands a damaging elbow.
Kimble lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov takes an elbow to the temple.
Smirnov is trying to pull guard but Kimble has him pressed against the cage.
Smirnov avoids the elbow strike from Kimble, against the cage.
Kimble landing knees to the body.
Kimble lands a damaging elbow.
Smirnov has a couple of punches blocked by Kimble.
Kimble with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smirnov is trying to break the clinch but Kimble is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimble lands an elbow inside.
Kimble lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smirnov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kimble shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Kimble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kimble 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Stevie Kimble!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Stevie Kimble!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Stevie Kimble!
Stevie Kimble wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quest Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
193 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
24
192 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good low kicks
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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quest Love!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley throws a right and a left that Love avoids nicely.
Foley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Love looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Foley misses with a double jab.
Love is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Foley.
It looks like Quest Love has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Larry Foley has been cut.
Larry Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Foley. Those never looked like landing.
Foley misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Foley avoids the head kick by Love.
Foley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Love connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Love lands a left and a right that send Foley crashing to the mat, dazed. Love thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Foley is rocked!
Foley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Love cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Foley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling a little - Love finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Foley is breathing heavily.
Love drops Foley with a naaaaasty hook - Foley is in real trouble here! Love dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quest Love!
A victorious Quest Love thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tubthumping by Chumbawamba kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shazaam McDaniels has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Christopher Thomas's chin.
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27
141 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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24
144 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
It looks like Christopher Thomas has been cut.
A shot to the liver by McDaniels. Beautiful body shot.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDaniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniels.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by McDaniels! Thomas is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shazaam McDaniels!
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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