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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cezary Siojbka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emalinenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cezary Siojbka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emalinenko!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siojbka connects with a high kick.
Emalinenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Siojbka lands a big head kick that sends Emalinenko tumbling to the mat! Siojbka takes a step backwards and waves Emalinenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Emalinenko is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Siojbka has cracked Emalinenko with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Siojbka lands another huge swinging hook and Emalinenko tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Emalinenko, before Siojbka can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cezary Siojbka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Max could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Hickens's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonny Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Hickens!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickens misses with a wild combination.
Max throws a head kick that misses.
Hickens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hickens leaves Max with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Max uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hickens.
Max wants to clinch.
Hickens stuffs the takedown.
Hickens keeps the fight on the outside.
Hickens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hickens misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hickens.
Mark Hickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hickens looks gassed!
A big left from Hickens misses.
Max tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hickens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Max somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Hickens misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickens is looking to slow Max down with leg kicks.
Max tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Hickens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Max fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Max tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hickens is able to avoid easily.
Max tries to clinch but Hickens moves out of range.
Max throws a head kick that misses
and Hickens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hickens avoids a kick to the body.
Hickens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hickens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hickens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Max.
Max shoots in for a takedown but Hickens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Max tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hickens swivels and escapes.
Max tries to clinch up but Hickens circles away and keeps his distance.
Hickens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Max is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Max.
Max throws a right and a left that Hickens avoids nicely.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hickens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Hickens as Max shoots in.
Hickens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Max tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Max wants to clinch but Hickens slips to the side
and Hickens counters with a straight right hand.
Hickens throws a combination that misses
and Max counters with a series of strikes. Hickens will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Max.
Max avoids a punch combination nicely.
Max fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hickens.
Max throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickens lands a right hook to the body.
Hickens misses with a head kick.
Hickens avoids a kick to the body.
Max misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hickens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Max misses with a series of wild punches.
Max shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hickens defends it nicely.
Hickens throws a combination that misses
letting Max counter with a right hand.
Max shoots in looking for a takedown. Hickens tries to sprawl out of it but Max keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hickens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Hickens.
Hickens misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hickens keeps the fight on the outside.
Max fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hickens avoids it really well and circles away.
Hickens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Max lands with an uppercut that bounces Hickens off the cage and back into rage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Max looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hickens moves out of range of the body kick.
Hickens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Max tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Max fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Max shoots in for a double leg but Hickens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hickens's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hickens duly obliges.
Nice sprawl there from Hickens as Max shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hickens dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hickens scores with a one two! Max had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sonny Max is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hickens throws a nice looking combination but Max bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hickens scores with a nice head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Max.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Max.
Hickens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Max closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hickens circles away.
Hickens misses with a double jab
and Max counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Hickens as Max shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max shoots for a double leg takedown but Hickens sprawls well. He's pushed Max's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Max has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Max tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickens was well out of range. Poor timing from Max.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hickens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Max fails with an attempt to clinch.
Max misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickens throws a one two combo.
Max is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hickens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hickens scores with a head kick.
Hickens swats away the attempt to clinch by Max.
Mark Hickens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hickens.
Max wants to clinch up but Hickens keeps it at a distance.
Hickens lands with a kick to the temple. Max shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Max fails with an attempt to clinch.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hickens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Max moves in looking to clinch but Hickens pushes him off.
Max wants to clinch up but Hickens keeps it at a distance.
Hickens throws out a leg kick but Max moves out of range and Hickens only half commits.
Hickens misses with a double jab
and Max counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max fails with the takedown.
Hickens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hickens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Max circles away quickly and effectively.
Hickens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Max.
Max wants to clinch up but Hickens keeps it at a distance.
Hickens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Max throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Max. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Max attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hickens throws a body kick that misses.
Hickens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hickens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Hickens as Max shoots in.
Max dives in and grabs Hickens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hickens pushes down on Max's head and hops out.
Hickens throws a series of strikes that have Max backpedaling.
Max fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hickens throws a series of punches but Max moves out of range.
Hickens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hickens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Max circles away quickly and effectively.
Hickens misses with a double jab
and Max counters with a left and a right that stings Hickens.
A combination from Max does no damage.
Max tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Max looks to land a combination but Hickens avoids it well.
Max tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hickens throws a combination. Max tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hickens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Max misses with a takedown attempt - Hickens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hickens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Max tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Max looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Hickens does no damage.
Max pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hickens scores with a kick to the midsection.
Max dives in and grabs Hickens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hickens pushes down on Max's head and hops out.
Max throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Max tries to clinch but Hickens moves out of range.
Hickens throws a nice head kick!
Max misses with a head kick.
Max has a takedown stuffed.
Max avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Max looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hickens 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!
Hickens ducks under a wild hook from Max.
Max shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hickens but Hickens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hickens stuffs the takedown attempt from Max. Max gets slowly back to his feet.
Max moves into the clinch.
Hickens wants to get back to striking at distance but Max won't allow it.
Hickens has Max pressed against the cage, preventing Max from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hickens has Max pressed against the cage, preventing Max from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Max is trying to force a seperation but Hickens has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickens has had enough of the clinch but Max keeps him there for the moment.
Hickens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Max working hard to break the clinch.
Max wants to get back to striking at distance but Hickens won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hickens wants to break free but Max has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickens tries to break the clinch but Max is controlling the position.
Max is looking to break free of the clinch but Hickens has double underhooks.
Max has Hickens pressed against the cage, preventing Hickens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hickens has had enough of the clinch but Max keeps him there for the moment.
Max wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Max has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hickens uses from the top position.
Max looking to control.
Hickens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Max. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hickens stops Max from standing up.
Hickens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Max is trying to control the position but Hickens postures up.
Hickens stands up and waves to Max to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Max shoots in but Hickens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hickens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Max needs to keep his hands up - Hickens had a free shot at his head there.
No luck for Max with that takedown attempt.
Hickens throws a right hand that Max ducks under and follows up with a left that Max also avoids with ease.
Hickens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Max is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hickens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hickens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hickens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Max attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Max has time to react.
Max avoids a punch combination nicely.
Max is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Max is looking to clinch but Hickens is avoiding it.
Max fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hickens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hickens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hickens throws a combination that misses
and Max counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Max looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hickens wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Max trying to control the action but Hickens is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Max showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hickens 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 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Hickens!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivailo Miljevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mocassins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivailo Miljevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gegard Mocassins!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mocassins keeps the fight on the outside.
Mocassins shoots in and bounces Miljevski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mocassins distracts Miljevski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mocassins is stalling in the full guard.
Miljevski wants to sweep here but Mocassins controlling him for the moment.
Miljevski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miljevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mocassins is one step ahead there.
Mocassins postures up.
Mocassins postures up and lands a big shot to Miljevski's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mocassins postures up in Miljevski's guard and throws a big left but Miljevski blocks it.
Mocassins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mocassins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mocassins postures up.
Mocassins stays in close to Miljevski's body and controls the position.
Miljevski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mocassins advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mocassins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miljevski is trying to control Mocassins's posture but Mocassins avoids it.
Mocassins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Miljevski tries to bench press Mocassins off him but Mocassins keeps the position.
Miljevski prevents Mocassins from moving into mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miljevski is trying to escape the position but Mocassins is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mocassins feints and as Miljevski raises his hands in defense, Mocassins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mocassins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miljevski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mocassins with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mocassins trying to control but Miljevski is working from the bottom.
Mocassins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miljevski looking to control.
Mocassins looking to pass the guard.
Miljevski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mocassins.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miljevski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miljevski moves in looking to clinch but Mocassins pushes him off.
Mocassins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mocassins showed some decent athleticism there.
Mocassins is looking to take a break and control but Miljevski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miljevski wants to control but Mocassins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mocassins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Mocassins seems content to control.
Mocassins trying to pass the guard but Miljevski defending well.
Mocassins works his way into side control.
Mocassins working away.
Mocassins controlling from side mount.
Miljevski is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mocassins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mocassins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mocassins passes Miljevski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mocassins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miljevski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mocassins is taking a breather. Miljevski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mocassins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mocassins trying to control the action but Miljevski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mocassins is working for a submission of some sort.
Miljevski trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mocassins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mocassins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miljevski actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mocassins tries to pass to full mount but Miljevski defends it.
Mocassins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Mocassins seems content to control.
Mocassins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miljevski trying to control from the bottom.
Miljevski is staying active underneath Mocassins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miljevski is looking for a sweep. Mocassins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miljevski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mocassins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miljevski wants to sweep but Mocassins has passed to side control!
Mocassins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Miljevski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gegard Mocassins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miljevski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mocassins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miljevski, pushing him back against the cage.
Miljevski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mocassins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miljevski to the mat. Miljevski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mocassins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mocassins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miljevski is looking to regain half guard here but Mocassins keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miljevski trying to remain calm as Mocassins controls from the top position.
Mocassins working the head and body with strikes.
Mocassins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Miljevski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mocassins working the ground and pound from side control.
Miljevski prevents Mocassins from moving into mount.
Miljevski tries to buck Mocassins off but Mocassins is having none of it.
Mocassins grinds an elbow into Miljevski's temple.
Mocassins lands some shots froms side control.
Mocassins cracks Miljevski with a big elbow.
Mocassins lands some shots froms side control.
Mocassins working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mocassins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mocassins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miljevski is trying to defend but Mocassins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mocassins works his way into side control.
Miljevski tries to buck Mocassins off but Mocassins is having none of it.
Mocassins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miljevski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miljevski regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mocassins 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Miljevski gets caught flat footed, as Mocassins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mocassins slips nicely into half guard.
Miljevski tries to roll over but Mocassins keeps him under control.
Miljevski tries to kick Mocassins off but Mocassins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mocassins lands with a punch from half guard.
Mocassins works his way into side control.
Mocassins working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miljevski prevents Mocassins from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Miljevski's face as Mocassins controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miljevski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mocassins just content to control the position.
Gegard Mocassins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miljevski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mocassins is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mocassins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mocassins landing punches.
Mocassins working for a guillotine from mount but Miljevski is in no mood to give up.
Miljevski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mocassins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mocassins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miljevski looks a forlorn figure.
Mocassins with the ground and pound from mount.
Mocassins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miljevski is surviving well by controlling Mocassins's body position as best he can.
Miljevski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mocassins lands a heavy elbow.
Mocassins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mocassins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miljevski is trying desperately to improve position.
Mocassins is landing with some decent strikes but Miljevski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miljevski is rocked!
Mocassins lands with some strikes.
Oh Miljevski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miljevski throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mocassins. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mocassins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mocassins with shots to the head and body - Miljevski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miljevski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mocassins.
Miljevski seems to have got his legs back now.
Mocassins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mocassins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Mocassins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mocassins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ivailo Miljevski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gegard Mocassins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Mocassins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mocassins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Mocassins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoio Uwukiwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoio Uwukiwe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mathew Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aoio Uwukiwe!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Uwukiwe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Uwukiwe pushes him off.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Uwukiwe.
Uwukiwe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uwukiwe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uwukiwe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uwukiwe can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Uwukiwe is defending the strikes.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mathew Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uwukiwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Uwukiwe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uwukiwe ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Uwukiwe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uwukiwe moves into the clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uwukiwe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Uwukiwe throws a head kick that misses.
Uwukiwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Uwukiwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
A head kick misses from Uwukiwe.
Uwukiwe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Uwukiwe saw that one coming.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Uwukiwe's ribs.
Uwukiwe throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Uwukiwe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uwukiwe lands in his opponent's guard.
Uwukiwe stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson tries to clinch but Uwukiwe moves out of range.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Uwukiwe in a clinch.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Uwukiwe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Uwukiwe tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Uwukiwe tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson keeps control of Uwukiwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Uwukiwe.
Uwukiwe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Uwukiwe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Uwukiwe stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson prevents Uwukiwe from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Uwukiwe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uwukiwe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uwukiwe is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson stalls.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uwukiwe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uwukiwe misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson keeps control of Uwukiwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uwukiwe tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Uwukiwe tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson is stalling here.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uwukiwe is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Uwukiwe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Uwukiwe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uwukiwe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson keeps control of Uwukiwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Uwukiwe won't allow it.
Uwukiwe misses with a knee strike.
Uwukiwe stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Uwukiwe is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uwukiwe backwards.
Uwukiwe wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson works on Uwukiwe's body with a couple of short punches.
Uwukiwe working hard to break the clinch.
Uwukiwe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uwukiwe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Uwukiwe manages to break the clinch.
Johnson takes a swing at Uwukiwe's ribcage but misses.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uwukiwe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Uwukiwe sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uwukiwe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uwukiwe throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Uwukiwe misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Uwukiwe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Uwukiwe.
Uwukiwe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson cracks Uwukiwe with a nice body shot.
Uwukiwe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Uwukiwe tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Uwukiwe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Uwukiwe slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uwukiwe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uwukiwe tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uwukiwe misses with a series of wild punches.
Uwukiwe throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uwukiwe counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Uwukiwe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uwukiwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Uwukiwe.
A head kick misses from Uwukiwe.
Uwukiwe is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aoio Uwukiwe 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson misses with a double jab
letting Uwukiwe counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Uwukiwe.
A head kick misses from Uwukiwe.
Mathew Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uwukiwe's waist but Uwukiwe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Uwukiwe scoring well with a low kick there.
Uwukiwe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uwukiwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson swings for the body but Uwukiwe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uwukiwe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uwukiwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uwukiwe on the side of the head.
Uwukiwe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Uwukiwe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uwukiwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
A punch combination from Uwukiwe misses.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Uwukiwe avoids them all with ease.
Uwukiwe shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uwukiwe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uwukiwe tries a head kick but it misses.
Uwukiwe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uwukiwe circles away quickly and effectively.
Uwukiwe tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Nice shot by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Uwukiwe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson rushes Uwukiwe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Uwukiwe uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Uwukiwe has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends an breaks Uwukiwe's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mathew Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pain Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Batton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boga Boga kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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132 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pain Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Batton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Batton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batton cracks a nice hook into Killer's ribs.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Batton.
Batton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Batton.
Batton throws a push kick but Killer slaps the foot to one side.
Batton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Batton tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Batton both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Pain Killer has been cut.
Batton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Batton looks to score with a jab to the body but Killer is just out of range.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batton throws a series of punches but Killer moves out of range.
Batton wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Pain Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Batton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killer has time to react.
Batton tries to clinch up.
Batton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Batton showed some decent athleticism there.
Killer trying to get back to full guard but Batton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Batton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Batton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Killer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Batton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Batton with shots to the head and body - Killer looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batton trying to control but Killer is having none of it.
Batton landing strikes from the mount and Killer is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Batton lands a big shot there that rocks Killer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Killer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Batton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Batton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Batton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Batton lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Batton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pain Killer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Batton tries to clinch up.
Killer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Batton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Killer!
Batton trying to control but Killer is having none of it.
Batton working for a submission but Killer is keeping him at bay.
Batton with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Batton working Killer over with strikes here.
Killer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Batton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Killer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killer is in a horrible position here. Batton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Batton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Batton lands a big elbow.
Batton controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is in a horrible position here. Batton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Batton unloading with bombs!
Batton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Killer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to hold on but Batton pushes him away.
Batton working the ground and pound effectively.
Batton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Killer hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Batton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pain Killer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Killer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Batton - the referee stops the clock and Killer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Batton. Killer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Batton tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Pain Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batton digs a good hook to Killer's body.
Batton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killer sprawls well initially but Batton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Killer is staying active underneath Batton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killer has a hand on Batton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Batton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Killer hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batton lands a heavy elbow.
Killer is bucking up trying to escape but Batton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Batton won't let Killer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Killer is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Batton lands a big elbow.
Batton is landing with some decent strikes but Killer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Killer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Killer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Killer is bucking up trying to escape but Batton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Batton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Killer?
Batton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Killer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Batton lands a heavy elbow.
Batton lands a big elbow.
Batton controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batton has control of Killer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Killer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Killer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Batton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Batton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Todd Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Garcia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with the combination.
Maxwell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.
Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Maxwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garcia punishes Maxwell's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maxwell stuffs the takedown.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Maxwell moves out of range.
Garcia scores with a three punch combo!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maxwell as the two fighters clinch.
Maxwell taking a breather.
Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maxwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia.
Todd Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Garcia.
Maxwell takes one on the button.
Garcia slips under a jab from Maxwell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell misses with a few strikes there.
Maxwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maxwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
and Garcia counters with a left and a right that stings Maxwell.
Maxwell misses the body punch
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maxwell lands a two punch combo.
Maxwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maxwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Maxwell digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Maxwell digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Maxwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Maxwell backing up. Maxwell nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Garcia gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell moves into full guard.
Maxwell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maxwell looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Maxwell clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxwell is looking to wear down Garcia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maxwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Maxwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Maxwell.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maxwell backs up against the cage.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Maxwell tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Maxwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maxwell throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Maxwell throws a combination that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maxwell throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maxwell lands a jab to the head.
Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Todd Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Todd Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maxwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia moves out of range as Maxwell strikes.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maxwell darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maxwell has him pressed against the cage.
Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maxwell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia counters with a one-two to the body.
Maxwell instigates a clinch.
Maxwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maxwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia tries to bum rush Maxwell with a series of wild strikes but Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maxwell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maxwell lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcia off the cage and back into rage.
Maxwell misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Todd Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell misses the body punch
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Todd Maxwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia looks to land a combination. Maxwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
Maxwell lands a jab to the head.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia is working the combinations to good effect here.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Maxwell clinches up against the cage.
Maxwell has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maxwell lands with a right to the head.
Maxwell is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maxwell slowing the pace effectively.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell breaks the clinch.
Maxwell digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Maxwell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maxwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maxwell swinging wildly here.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Maxwell shows good takedown defense.
Maxwell closes the distance and clinches.
Maxwell leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maxwell for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Maxwell won't allow it.
Garcia tries to break free but Maxwell pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Maxwell.
Maxwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maxwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Maxwell on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell manages to break the clinch.
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Maxwell backs away looking to recover.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell throws a shot to the body.
Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maxwell.
Maxwell clinches.
Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Maxwell does no damage.
Nice body punch from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Maxwell misses with a jab to the body
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Maxwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Maxwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Juan Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Maxwell. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maxwell. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maxwell moves into the clinch successfully.
Maxwell keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Maxwell has the dominant position.
Maxwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maxwell tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Maxwell.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Maxwell throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Maxwell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maxwell.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia defending well as Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Todd Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maxwell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Maxwell duly obliges.
Maxwell misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maxwell looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Maxwell counters by clinching up.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Maxwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maxwell, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Maxwell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuran Flup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gopal Unstoppable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuran Flup could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gopal Unstoppable'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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuran Flup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gopal Unstoppable!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flup lands an overhand right.
Flup misses with a double jab.
Unstoppable wants to clinch.
Unstoppable closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Unstoppable lands in his opponent's guard.
Unstoppable decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flup, up you get!
Flup lands with an overhand left.
Flup lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flup slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flup throws the left hand but Unstoppable avoids the punch easily.
Unstoppable rushes Flup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flup tries to circle away but Unstoppable has him pinned against the cage.
Flup is trying to break free.
Unstoppable wants a takedown.
Unstoppable drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unstoppable fails to pull guard.
Kuran Flup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gopal Unstoppable.
Unstoppable working aggressively here.
Flup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flup lands with a cross.
Flup lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Unstoppable moves forwards but Flup connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Flup does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Flup. That snapped Unstoppable's head back.
Flup tries to clinch there but Unstoppable circles away.
Unstoppable avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Unstoppable throws a right and a left that Flup avoids nicely.
Flup misses with a double jab.
Kuran Flup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Flup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Flup. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flup.
No luck for Unstoppable with that takedown attempt.
Flup stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flup is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Unstoppable looks gassed!
Flup lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Unstoppable backs up against the cage.
Flup tries to close the distance and clinch but Unstoppable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unstoppable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flup lands a nice hook to Unstoppable's body. Unstoppable takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flup tries to clinch there but Unstoppable circles away.
Flup looks to land a combination but Unstoppable avoids it well.
Flup jabs at Unstoppable's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Flup as he connects with a hook.
Flup lands a jab to the nose.
Unstoppable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flup.
Flup rushes Unstoppable and presses him up against the cage.
Unstoppable tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Flup.
Flup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unstoppable has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flup prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Flup.
Flup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flup scores with a nice strike.
Unstoppable closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flup scores with a nice strike.
Flup digs a good body shot into Unstoppable's ribs.
Flup stalks Unstoppable and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Unstoppable's face. Unstoppable staggers backwards, shaken.
Flup lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flup.
Flup scores with a body shot.
Unstoppable takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flup is working the combinations to good effect here.
Flup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flup rushes Unstoppable and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flup lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Flup - that landed with a thud.
Flup tries to circle away but Unstoppable has him pinned against the cage.
Flup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unstoppable has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flup tries to break free but Unstoppable pushes him back against the cage.
Flup is trying to force a seperation but Unstoppable has the dominant position.
Flup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flup is trying to break the clinch but Unstoppable is controlling him.
Unstoppable tries to pull guard but Flup holds him up against the cage and eventually Unstoppable drops back down to his feet.
Flup is trying to break the clinch but Unstoppable has him pressed against the cage.
Flup wants to get back to striking at distance but Unstoppable won't allow it.
Flup is looking to break free of the clinch but Unstoppable has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Flup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unstoppable taking a breather.
Unstoppable has Flup pressed against the cage, preventing Flup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Unstoppable keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flup's efforts to push away.
Flup tries to circle away but Unstoppable has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unstoppable has him pressed against the cage.
Flup breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuran Flup dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Flup finds it's way through Unstoppable's defenses.
Flup throws a series of punches but Unstoppable avoids them all with ease.
Flup misses with a body shot.
Flup tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Unstoppable counters by moving into the clinch.
Unstoppable breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Flup scores with a four punch combination!
Unstoppable shoots in for a takedown but Flup shows good takedown defense.
Flup closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Unstoppable shoots in for a double leg but Flup sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Unstoppable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flup tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Unstoppable counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flup works Unstoppable's body with a nice hook.
Flup lands a nice shot that snaps Unstoppable's head back.
Flup works the jab nicely.
Kuran Flup is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flup with a nice cross.
Flup cracks Unstoppable with a good jab.
Flup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Unstoppable counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Unstoppable drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flup pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuran Flup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gopal Unstoppable.
Flup cracks a nice hook into Unstoppable's ribs.
Flup swinging wildly here.
Flup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unstoppable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuran Flup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flup keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Unstoppable takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Unstoppable has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Flup. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flup.
Kuran Flup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Flup scores with a four punch combination!
A punch lands to the side of Unstoppable 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flup lands with a straight right. Unstoppable didn't see that one coming.
Unstoppable has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flup lands a jab-cross combination.
Flup scores with the left hand. Unstoppable knows he should have avoided that one.
Unstoppable takes one on the button.
Flup digs a good hook to Unstoppable's body.
Flup connects with a good right hand that stumbles Unstoppable. Unstoppable circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flup with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flup uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Unstoppable has time to react.
Flup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flup smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flup, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Unstoppable there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flup digs a good hook to Unstoppable's body.
Unstoppable with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flup to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Flup. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flup.
Flup with a nice cross.
Flup lands a jab to the nose.
Flup cracks Unstoppable with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flup lands with a nice combination. Unstoppable backs away looking to recover.
Flup lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Flup.
Flup smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flup jabs at Unstoppable's body.
Flup fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flup cracks Unstoppable with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Unstoppable tries to clinch but Flup moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flup ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unstoppable is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Unstoppable paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flup connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flup goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flup, as that shot connected.
Flup fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unstoppable, pushing him back against the cage.
Flup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Unstoppable keeps control of Flup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unstoppable breaks from the clinch.
Flup fails to land with a series of punches.
Flup scores with a body shot.
Flup lands a really nice looking cross but Unstoppable seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuran Flup dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Unstoppable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flup paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flup rushes Unstoppable and presses him up against the cage.
Unstoppable is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flup gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flup has had enough of the clinch but Unstoppable keeps him there for the moment.
Flup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flup lands with a right to the head.
Unstoppable prevents Flup from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unstoppable - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Flup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unstoppable can do to turn this around?
Flup is trying to break the clinch but Unstoppable has him pressed against the cage.
Flup can't break the clinch.
Unstoppable manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Unstoppable keeping full guard, as Flup tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Unstoppable can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unstoppable controls Flup momentarily but Flup frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unstoppable has a closed guard, preventing Flup from standing up.
Unstoppable escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Unstoppable wants to sweep but no luck.
Flup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flup trying to stand up but can't free himself from Unstoppable's guard.
Unstoppable is looking to stand up but Flup isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot by Flup.
Flup with a jab.
Flup moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unstoppable takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flup scores with a jab to the jaw.
Unstoppable doesn't manage to clinch there - Flup circles away.
Flup closes the distance and pushes Unstoppable back into the cage.
Flup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Unstoppable pulls guard successfully.
Flup slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Unstoppable is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unstoppable pushes Flup away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Flup gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Flup is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kuran Flup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuran Flup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flup, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuran Flup!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Soza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soza has chosen Sponge Bob Theme Song as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Soza!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lightning is out of range and Soza settles back down.
Soza misses with a low kick.
Lightning thows a leg kick but Soza checks it
and Soza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lightning shoots in for a takedown but Soza shows good takedown defense.
Soza moves into the clinch.
Soza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Soza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lightning in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Soza lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dean Lightning has been cut.
Soza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lightning's face.
Lightning is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soza.
Soza cracks Lightning with a nice body shot.
Soza lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightning takes a knee to the side of the body.
Soza lands a knee to the body.
Soza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soza landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lightning takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lightning takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lightning wants a takedown.
Soza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lightning takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soza lands a knee to the body.
Soza lands a knee to the body.
Soza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Soza lands a knee to the head.
Soza scores with a knee to the head.
Soza scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Soza.
Lightning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lightning is defending well for now.
Soza scores a nice knee to the body.
Soza landing knees to the head.
Soza landing knees to the head.
Soza throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lightning has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lightning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soza landing knees to the body.
Lightning avoiding damage as Soza throws knees to the body.
Soza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lightning's face.
Soza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lightning blocks it with crossed arms.
Lightning wants a takedown.
Soza crunches a lovely knee into Lightning's ribcage.
Soza stops a takedown attempt from Lightning.
Lightning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soza lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Soza.
Soza scores with a knee to the head.
Lightning can't break the clinch.
Soza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lightning lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lightning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soza lands with a left to the head.
Soza scores a nice knee to the body.
Soza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soza landing knees to the head.
Lightning is looking to control Soza's arms but Soza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lightning has his back to the cage.
Soza lands a nice knee to the body.
Soza landing knees to the body.
Soza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lightning.
Soza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lightning is defending well for now.
Soza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lightning has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lightning is defending well for now.
Soza working Lightning over with knees to the body.
Soza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lightning in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lightning takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soza lands a knee to the head.
Soza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soza.
Soza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lightning blocks it with crossed arms.
Soza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lightning has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soza landing knees to the head.
Lightning is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soza stops a takedown attempt from Lightning.
Soza lands a knee to the body.
Soza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soza stops a takedown attempt from Lightning.
Lightning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lightning's face.
Soza crunches a lovely knee into Lightning's ribcage.
Soza lands a knee to the head.
Lightning is trying to break the clinch but Soza is controlling him.
Lightning takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lightning tries to score a body lock takedown but Soza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lightning wants to get back to striking at distance but Soza won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lightning takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soza obliges.
Soza lands a good knee to the midsection. Lightning won't want to take too many of those.
Soza misses with a knee to the head.
Soza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Soza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Lightning's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lightning falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soza counters with a low kick, right behind Lightning 's knee.
Lightning gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Soza closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Soza.
Soza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soza working Lightning over with knees to the body.
Soza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lightning is looking to break free of the clinch but Soza has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lightning's face.
Lightning is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lightning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lightning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lightning lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Soza.
Soza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Soza lands a good knee to the midsection. Lightning won't want to take too many of those.
Soza scores with a knee to the head.
Soza lands a nice shot to the body.
Lightning tries to pull guard but Soza holds him up against the cage and eventually Lightning drops back down to his feet.
Lightning takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lightning avoiding damage as Soza throws knees to the body.
Soza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lightning blocks it with crossed arms.
Soza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soza lands a knee to the head.
Soza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lightning.
Bob Soza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lightning has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Soza is trying to keep an underhook but Lightning manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lightning slows the pace down in half guard.
Lightning's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lightning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lightning decides to stand and escape the position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lightning is defended easily by Soza.
Bob Soza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soza lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lightning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soza swivels and escapes.
Lightning has his takedown stuffed
and Soza counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Soza fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Soza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dean Lightning's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lightning shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Soza.
Lightning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Soza misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soza is fending him off so far but Lightning persists. Nope, Soza circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Soza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lightning. That did some damage!
Soza is looking to clinch.
Soza throws a head kick that misses.
Dean Lightning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lightning fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lightning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightning closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning content to control rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lightning is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lightning seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soza is refusing to be controlled, as Lightning sits in half guard.
Soza tries to kick Lightning off but Lightning keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lightning is trying for a kimura here. Soza looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lightning wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Lightning!
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