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AFC 2: All Out War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mac Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Red Murder!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moore sprawls well initially but Murder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murder working some strikes from top position.
Moore looking for subs off his back but Murder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murder is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Murder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murder is controlling the pace.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murder trying to mount his opponent but Moore defends it.
Murder is nestled in close to Moore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murder pulls his head out easily.
Murder lands strikes from half guard.
Murder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moore with the active half guard here but Murder passes nicely into side control.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Murder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Murder wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Murder stands up and beckons Moore to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murder!
It looks like Mac Moore has been cut.
Murder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder jumps guard.
Moore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murder has escaped and now he's on top!
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moore looking for subs off his back but Murder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Murder has control of the leg.
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murder pulls his head out easily.
Moore has hold of Murder's hands but Murder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murder escapes and gets back to his feet.
Murder misses with a wild combination.
Moore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Murder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Moore's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Murder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore has his takedown stuffed
and Murder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murder postures up.
Murder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moore looking for subs off his back but Murder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murder is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Murder trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moore takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Moore gets back to half guard.
Murder is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moore actively working from the bottom here.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Murder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Murder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murder pulls his head out easily.
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murder wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore with a poor takedown
so Murder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Murder has picked Moore up and slammed him! Moore can't keep hold of the triangle and Murder manages to pass to side control!
Murder lands a few punches from side control.
Murder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore tries to bench press Murder off him but Murder keeps the position.
Murder is staying tight to Moore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Red Murder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murder lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder working the head and body with strikes.
Moore sneaks back into half guard.
Moore actively working from the bottom here.
Murder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moore looking for a kimura from the bottom but Murder passes into side control!
Moore is trying to control Murder's posture but Murder avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Moore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Murder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mac Moore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Murder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moore with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Murder as Moore shoots in.
Murder misses with a few strikes there.
Moore gets a takedown into half guard.
Moore is looking for a kimura here.
Moore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murder sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moore has gone for a leg lock! Murder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moore's guard.
Murder passes Moore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moore actively working from the bottom here.
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Murder pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder with good strikes from the mount here!
Murder with good strikes from the mount here!
Moore is looking to improve his position but Murder isn't that keen on the idea.
Murder controlling from the full mount.
Murder looking to finish Moore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moore!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moore is looking to improve his position but Murder isn't that keen on the idea.
Moore tries to hold on but Murder postures up.
Moore tries to reverse the position but Murder maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder unloading with bombs!
Murder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Murder breaks from Moore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moore working to try and regain half guard.
Murder has control of Moore's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moore regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Murder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moore has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Moore is working to get back to half guard.
Mac Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Murder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Murder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murder 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 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Murder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onufry Zagloba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Lesner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Lesner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Onufry Zagloba!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesner tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Zagloba with that takedown attempt.
Lesner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesner misses with a takedown
and Zagloba counters with a shoot takedown. Lesner fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesner tries to get out of the position.
Zagloba trying to control but Lesner is working from the bottom.
Zagloba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lesner is looking to stand up but Zagloba isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagloba tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesner is retaining full guard.
Lesner wants to improve his position but instead Zagloba has moved into half guard.
Zagloba trying to control the action but Lesner is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zagloba counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesner tries to escape but Zagloba is in control.
Lesner looks to move to half guard but instead Zagloba has passed into mount! Damn!
Zagloba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lesner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lesner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zagloba on the ground.
Lesner is squirming around, avoiding Zagloba's attempts to control the action.
Lesner is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zagloba tries to control but Lesner wriggling away.
Zagloba looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lesner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zagloba wants to control the pace but Lesner is squirming around nicely.
Zagloba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesner wants to hold on but Zagloba pushes him away.
Zagloba looking to control but Lesner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zagloba manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lesner to take his back!
Lesner wants to escape the position.
Lesner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zagloba.
Zagloba wants to control but Lesner is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onufry Zagloba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lesner wants to clinch.
Lesner fails with the takedown
and Zagloba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesner trying to control here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zagloba has eaten all the pies!
Zagloba wants to take a breather but Lesner is having none of it.
Lesner wants to get back to full guard but Zagloba has passed into side control.
Zagloba is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Lesner is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Onufry Zagloba!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago comes to the ring accompanied by Get Em Up - Cypress Hill. Cuervo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tequila-The Champs. Jose Cuervo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Cuervo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Cuervo as he checks the leg kick.
Cuervo dives in and grabs Santiago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Cuervo's head and hops out.
Carlos Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuervo throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Cuervo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santiago sprawls well. Santiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cuervo gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuervo walks into a stiff left hand from Santiago.
Santiago throws the kick towards the body but Cuervo avoids it.
Santiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santiago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santiago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cuervo counters with a solid body kick.
Cuervo has a takedown stuffed.
Carlos Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Cuervo.
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Santiago misses.
Cuervo shoots for a double leg takedown but Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Cuervo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santiago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuervo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cuervo somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago throws a jab when Cuervo was well out of range.
Santiago throws a lazy head kick
and Cuervo counters with a single leg into guard. Santiago didn't expect that.
Cuervo won't allow Santiago to sweep him here.
Santiago wants to stand up but Cuervo is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cuervo trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuervo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cuervo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santiago wants to stand but Cuervo is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo gets to his feet - Santiago follows without any prompting.
Cuervo looks gassed!
Cuervo drops his hands momentarily and Santiago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cuervo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago.
Some wild striking there from Santiago.
Santiago digs a good body shot into Cuervo's ribs.
Santiago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santiago stuns Cuervo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago throws a series of punches but Cuervo moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cuervo is defended easily by Santiago.
Santiago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cuervo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santiago cracks the inside of Cuervo's front leg.
Santiago lands with a nice body punch.
Santiago lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cuervo is still on wobbly legs! Can Santiago finish him?
Cuervo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good exchange - Santiago coming out on top.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santiago.
Santiago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santiago scores with a hook to the body.
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuervo walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Santiago - just one landing.
Cuervo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but Cuervo persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago Rushes Cuervo and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Cuervo is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Santiago Piles on the pressure and Cuervo crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Santiago!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Clifford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurice McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurice McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Clifford!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifford gets a takedown into half guard.
Clifford trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Clifford wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
Clifford prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Clifford is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is positioning himself well to prevent Clifford advancing to mount.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clifford is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Clifford circles away easily
and Clifford counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
Clifford misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clifford sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clifford wants to get back to his feet.
Clifford is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clifford is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clifford is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald is keen to just control but Clifford is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Clifford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Clifford's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Clifford's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clifford is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
Clifford wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Clifford blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald trying to control the action but Clifford is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clifford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clifford looks gassed!
Clifford has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clifford has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clifford wants to get back to full guard.
Clifford is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
Clifford tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Clifford is not content to let McDonald control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Clifford circles away easily
and Clifford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald fails with the takedown
and Clifford counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McDonald!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clifford tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clifford to the ground. Clifford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clifford with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clifford's guard now.
Clifford wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clifford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Clifford keeps moving.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clifford is breathing heavily.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Clifford keeps moving.
Clifford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald is in close to Clifford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Clifford is keeping the position.
McDonald postures up in Clifford's guard and throws a big left but Clifford blocks it.
Clifford doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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.
McDonald trying to control but Clifford is working from the bottom.
Clifford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald won't allow Clifford to sweep him here.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Clifford being controlled here, momentarily.
Clifford keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Clifford keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Maurice McDonald just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Clifford closes the distance and clinches.
Clifford wants a takedown but no success here.
Clifford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maurice McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Clifford.
McDonald stops a takedown attempt from Clifford.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Clifford manages to get underhooks.
McDonald wants a takedown.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonald is trying to drag Clifford to the mat but Clifford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
Clifford can't break the clinch.
Clifford tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the ropes.
Clifford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McDonald trying to control the action but Clifford is working from the bottom.
Clifford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Clifford is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
Clifford is trying to get back to half guard.
Clifford takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald working the ground and pound.
Clifford is trying to improve his position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Clifford is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice McDonald dominated that second round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McDonald 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.
Clifford trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Clifford manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Clifford.
Clifford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clifford tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
Clifford is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Clifford is having none of it.
McDonald is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Clifford maintains control.
McDonald holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Clifford tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
Clifford tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
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.
Clifford working for a submission but McDonald is keeping him at bay.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to hold on but Clifford pushes him away.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clifford on the ground.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clifford swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McDonald is now in Clifford's guard. A big mistake from Clifford there, giving up the dominant position!
McDonald trying to control but Clifford is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steven Clifford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clifford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Clifford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Maurice McDonald just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Clifford fails with the takedown
so McDonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clifford wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clifford will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clifford's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 Skip Squint 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... Maurice McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cluk Cloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron john oneill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloo comes to the ring accompanied by None. Cluk Cloo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
141 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cluk Cloo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron john oneill!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. oneill sprawls well initially but Cloo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
oneill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cloo.
Cloo is trying to work for a kimura but oneill is defending well.
Cloo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
oneill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cloo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cloo working the head and body with strikes.
Cloo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cloo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cloo working the head and body with strikes.
Cloo working oneill over with strikes.
oneill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cloo.
Cloo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but oneill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cloo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cloo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
oneill really wants to buck Cloo off and get back to his feet.
Cloo landing strikes from the mount.
Cloo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cloo throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! oneill has his hands clasped together but Cloo breaks the hold and oneill is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cloo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cluk Cloo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Humble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Orcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Humble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chief Orcus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Humble is trying to break free.
Orcus slowing the pace effectively.
Humble manages to break the clinch.
Humble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orcus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Humble can pounce on him.
Humble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orcus throws a head kick that misses.
Humble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orcus but Orcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Humble moves into the clinch successfully.
Orcus jumps guard and drags Humble to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Humble has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Orcus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Humble is one step ahead there.
Humble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orcus wants to sweep here but Humble controlling him for the moment.
Humble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Humble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orcus is trying to keep Humble in close.
Orcus keeping moving, preventing Humble from controlling successfully.
Orcus controls Humble momentarily but Humble frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orcus throws a one two combo.
Orcus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orcus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Humble manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Humble working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orcus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Humble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Humble wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Orcus manages to pass to side control.
Orcus prevents Humble from improving his position.
Orcus wants to take a breather but Humble is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orcus looks gassed!
Orcus decides to stand up.
Orcus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Humble tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Orcus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Humble is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Humble tries for a takedown but Orcus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Humble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orcus was covering up waiting for the punch and Humble finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Humble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orcus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humble postures up in Orcus's guard and throws a big left but Orcus blocks it.
Humble content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orcus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Humble is one step ahead there.
Orcus is trying to control the position but Humble postures up.
Orcus keeping moving, preventing Humble from controlling successfully.
Orcus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Orcus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Humble shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Humble scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Orcus tries to get to full guard but Humble has control of the leg.
Humble missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orcus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orcus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orcus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Humble is trying to work for a kimura but Orcus is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orcus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Humble.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orcus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Humble was covering up waiting for the punch and Orcus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orcus stands up over Humble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orcus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Orcus tries to clinch but Humble moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Orcus is trying to control Humble's posture but Humble avoids it.
Orcus gets back to half guard.
Orcus wants to control but Humble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Humble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orcus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orcus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Humble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Humble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Humble trying to control but Orcus is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Humble has his takedown stuffed
and Orcus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Orcus.
Humble can't get the takedown.
Orcus pulls guard effortlessly.
Humble postures up in Orcus's guard and throws a big left but Orcus blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Humble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orcus working a defensive guard here.
Orcus keeping moving, preventing Humble from controlling successfully.
Orcus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Humble manages to get himself to full guard.
Orcus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Orcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Orcus shoots in and drives through. Humble sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Humble.
Humble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orcus was covering up waiting for the punch and Humble finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Humble wants to control from the top but Orcus keeps moving.
Orcus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orcus trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Humble's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humble slips nicely into half guard.
Humble 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.
Orcus is refusing to be controlled, as Humble sits in half guard.
Orcus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Humble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Orcus is not content to let Humble control the position.
Orcus is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Humble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Orcus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Humble tries for a takedown but Orcus circles away easily
and Orcus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orcus.
Orcus stands and steps away. Humble gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good leg kick by Humble there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orcus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Humble's half guard.
Orcus is keen to just control but Humble is a slippery customer.
Humble trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Humble tries to get to full guard but Orcus has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orcus in particular looking to stall.
Orcus trying to control from half guard but Humble is working away.
That's four 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.
Orcus stalling.
Humble is staying active underneath Orcus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simon Humble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Orcus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Humble napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orcus stands up and beckons Humble to his feet.
Humble takes a swing at Orcus's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Orcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orcus 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Orcus!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snowman Nosnom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Shuttelsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Shuttelsworth will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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22
270 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Snowman Nosnom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Shuttelsworth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuttelsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shuttelsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Nosnom.
Shuttelsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Nosnom moves out of range easily.
Shuttelsworth is looking to chop away at Nosnom's legs.
Nosnom shoots in for a takedown but Shuttelsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shuttelsworth throws a series of punches but Nosnom moves out of range.
Shuttelsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Shuttelsworth throws a head kick but Nosnom moves out of range.
Nosnom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Shuttelsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shuttelsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jesus Shuttelsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nosnom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nosnom is keen to just control but Shuttelsworth is a slippery customer.
Shuttelsworth trying to hold on to Nosnom's head to control him but Nosnom postures up.
Nosnom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nosnom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shuttelsworth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nosnom maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shuttelsworth could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nosnom has cracked it and Shuttelsworth is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nosnom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snowman Nosnom!
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