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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Kersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Eel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terrance Kersey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Eel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersey quickly recovers to half guard.
Eel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersey is just riding it out for now. Eel eventually gives up the hold.
Kersey is trying to control but can't.
Kersey tries to get to full guard but Eel has control of the leg.
Eel slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kersey throws a jab when Eel was well out of range.
Eel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Eel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Eel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eel tries for a kimura but Kersey is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Eel lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Kersey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eel just content to control the position.
Eel stands up.
Kersey really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersey gets caught flat footed, as Eel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kersey is breathing heavily.
Eel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersey can't keep his opponent in guard - Eel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eel is taking a breather. Kersey 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Eel 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.
Eel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Eel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kersey!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersey is bucking up trying to escape but Eel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Eel looking to finish Kersey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kersey!
Eel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kersey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Eric Eel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eel controls the position from side control.
Kersey is looking to regain half guard here but Eel keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Eel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eel cracks Kersey with a big right hand but Kersey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Eel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kersey down.
Eel decides to stand back up.
Eel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Eel slows the pace down.
Kersey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Eel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Eel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kersey!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eel controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Eel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Eel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Eel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kersey some visible discomfort.
Eel is working Kersey over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Eel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kersey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Eel controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eel has control of Kersey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kersey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Eel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Terrance Kersey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kersey's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eel with good strikes from the mount here!
Eel lands with some strikes.
Eel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Eel looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eric Eel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Eel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Eel!
Eric Eel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Donald (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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183 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Donald!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donald pushes Regan up against the cage in a clinch.
Donald tries to break free but Regan pushes him back against the cage.
Regan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Donald regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Donald looking for a guillotine here but Regan defends easily.
Regan throwing strikes from guard but Donald blocks nicely.
Regan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Regan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Regan stays in close to Donald's body and controls the position.
Regan'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.
Donald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Larry Regan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Donald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donald closes the distance looking to clinch
and Regan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Regan is thwarting Donald's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donald is looking for a sweep. Regan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Regan not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donald wants to control but Regan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Regan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Larry Regan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Donald tries to clinch
and Regan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donald walks straight into a right hand from Regan - that's dropped him! Regan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Donald from any more punishment! Donald complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Larry Regan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Schmierer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Fawcett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmierer comes to the cage accompanied by Down in Dunedin, by Pissd Chris. Fawcett has chosen Silverchair- Pure Massacre as his entrance music. Adam Schmierer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stuart Fawcett's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Schmierer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuart Fawcett!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fawcett misses with a double jab.
Fawcett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fawcett wants it to stay on the feet.
Schmierer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schmierer moves out of range of the body kick from Fawcett.
Schmierer looks to land a combination. Fawcett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schmierer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmierer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fawcett counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schmierer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmierer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schmierer connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmierer sizes up Fawcett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schmierer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fawcett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmierer.
Fawcett needs to keep his hands up - Schmierer had a free shot at his head there.
Schmierer throws a series of strikes that have Fawcett backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmierer stalks Fawcett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fawcett's face. Fawcett staggers backwards, shaken.
Stuart Fawcett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmierer cracks Fawcett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fawcett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schmierer works over Fawcett's head and body with a nice combination.
A slow jab from Schmierer misses its intended target.
Schmierer throws a series of strikes that have Fawcett backpedaling.
Fawcett misses with a two punch combination.
Schmierer throws a series of punches but Fawcett avoids them all with ease.
Fawcett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adam Schmierer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fawcett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmierer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmierer throws a series of punches but Fawcett moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmierer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fawcett quickly recovers to half guard.
Fawcett scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Schmierer manages to mount him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmierer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fawcett is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmierer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fawcett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Adam Schmierer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schmierer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fawcett lands with a kick to the temple. Schmierer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Adam Schmierer has been cut.
Schmierer scores with a hook to the body. Fawcett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schmierer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Schmierer lands with an overhand left.
Schmierer lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fawcett misses with a head kick.
Fawcett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmierer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schmierer lands a really nice looking cross but Fawcett seems unphased.
Schmierer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fawcett throws a push kick but Schmierer slaps the foot to one side.
Fawcett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schmierer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Schmierer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schmierer thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schmierer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fawcett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schmierer.
Schmierer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Schmierer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Schmierer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schmierer has managed to clinch.
Fawcett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schmierer looking for a takedown.
Schmierer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fawcett just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Schmierer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmierer is trying to pull guard but Fawcett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schmierer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fawcett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fawcett gets underhooks to prevent Schmierer's takedown attempt.
Schmierer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fawcett prevents it.
Schmierer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fawcett after a bit of a struggle.
Schmierer has Fawcett pressed against the cage, preventing Fawcett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schmierer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmierer looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmierer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fawcett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fawcett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fawcett is trying to break the clinch but Schmierer has him pressed against the cage.
Fawcett has had enough of the clinch but Schmierer keeps him there for the moment.
Schmierer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fawcett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schmierer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schmierer has Fawcett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fawcett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Fawcett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fawcett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fawcett working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmierer pulls guard effortlessly.
Fawcett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schmierer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fawcett!
Fawcett is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fawcett is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Schmierer trying to control but Fawcett is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fawcett tries to buck Schmierer off but he can't manage it.
Fawcett is squirming around, avoiding Schmierer's attempts to control the action.
Schmierer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schmierer wants to control the pace but Fawcett is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmierer is trying to control here but Fawcett has managed to regain half guard.
Schmierer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Schmierer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schmierer gets to his feet. Fawcett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Schmierer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmierer throws a jab but it's blocked by Fawcett.
Fawcett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmierer.
Adam Schmierer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmierer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fawcett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Schmierer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Schmierer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schmierer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adam Schmierer is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmierer throws a series of punches but Fawcett avoids them all with ease.
Schmierer looks to score with a jab to the body but Fawcett is just out of range.
Schmierer throws a series of punches but Fawcett moves out of range.
Schmierer scores with a one two! Fawcett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Schmierer drives through and clinches with Fawcett against the cage.
Schmierer prevents Fawcett from breaking the clinch.
Fawcett is pressed up against the cage. Schmierer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fawcett down to the mat. Fawcett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schmierer tries to bum rush Fawcett with a series of wild strikes but Fawcett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schmierer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fawcett.
Schmierer lands a nice hook to Fawcett's body. Fawcett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmierer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schmierer swings widly with a right hand
and Fawcett counters with a left and a right that stings Schmierer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmierer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fawcett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fawcett. Those never looked like landing.
Schmierer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schmierer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmierer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fawcett throws a head kick that Schmierer semi-blocks.
Schmierer is rocked!
Fawcett batters Schmierer with a massive right followed by a huge left! Schmierer is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Fawcett lands a final crushing right hand to drop Schmierer to the mat with a gruesome thud! Fawcett is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stuart Fawcett!
Stuart Fawcett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uadab Raiuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Kampmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Kampmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uadab Raiuga!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Raiuga.
Raiuga throws a hook to the side of Kampmann's head but Kampmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin Kampmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raiuga tries to clinch but Kampmann is having none of it.
Kampmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raiuga.
Kampmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raiuga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raiuga moves to clinch but Kampmann breaks away
and Kampmann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kampmann.
Raiuga throws a head punch that misses.
Kampmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raiuga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kampmann pulls Raiuga into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kampmann pulls Raiuga in close to prevent any damage.
Kampmann'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiuga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kampmann lands with a good body shot.
Kampmann throws a series of punches but Raiuga moves out of range.
Raiuga blocks a jab.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut.
Kampmann moves into range and clinches up with Raiuga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiuga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kampmann backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kampmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raiuga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kampmann with a jab.
Raiuga moves out of range as Kampmann strikes.
The fighters circling - Kampmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raiuga throws a jab but it's blocked by Kampmann.
Raiuga slips a jab from Kampmann.
Raiuga looks to clinch
and Kampmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raiuga slips a straight right by Kampmann.
Kampmann lands a jab.
Raiuga is rocked!
Raiuga darts in trying to clinch
and Kampmann counters with a crisp right that sends Raiuga to the canvas! Kampmann follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Kampmann!
A relieved looking Martin Kampmann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hussey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiropoulos comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC- TNT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Sotiropoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Hussey!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sotiropoulos eats them both and turns towards Hussey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hussey stuffs the takedown attempt from Sotiropoulos. Sotiropoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Hussey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sotiropoulos's head backwards.
Hussey looks to land a right hand but Sotiropoulos moved out of range.
Hussey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sotiropoulos shoots in for a takedown but Hussey shows good takedown defense.
Hussey throws a looping overhand right but Sotiropoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Hussey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sotiropoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hussey fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Sotiropoulos with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Sotiropoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussey throws an overhand right that lands on Sotiropoulos's shoulder, as Sotiropoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Hussey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussey leaves Sotiropoulos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sotiropoulos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hussey to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hussey misses with a looping right.
Hussey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sotiropoulos manages to avoid it.
Hussey missing with a left hand there. Sotiropoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussey lands with a right hand.
Hussey works over Sotiropoulos's head and body with a nice combination.
Hussey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sotiropoulos's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sotiropoulos looking for a guillotine here but Hussey defends easily.
Sotiropoulos working for a triangle but Hussey defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos has momentary wrist control but Hussey slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sotiropoulos has his foot on Hussey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hussey works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sotiropoulos working for a triangle but Hussey defends it easily.
Hussey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussey wants to control from the top but Sotiropoulos keeps moving.
Hussey looking to sit in guard and control but Sotiropoulos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hussey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sotiropoulos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hussey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sotiropoulos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hussey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hussey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hussey!
Hussey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sotiropoulos keeps working.
Hussey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sotiropoulos's legs.
Hussey in side control, throwing shots but Sotiropoulos defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hussey dominated that round.
That's time! Sotiropoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sotiropoulos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussey swivels and escapes.
Sotiropoulos dives in and grabs Hussey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hussey pushes down on Sotiropoulos's head and hops out.
Hussey misses with a leg kick.
Hussey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sotiropoulos momentarily.
Hussey works over Sotiropoulos's head and body with a nice combination.
Hussey lands a body shot.
Hussey throws a head kick that misses.
Sotiropoulos slips a straight right by Hussey.
Hussey lands a jab to the nose.
Sotiropoulos shoots in looking for a takedown. Hussey tries to sprawl out of it but Sotiropoulos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hussey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Sotiropoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sotiropoulos shoots and misses
and Hussey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussey misses with a hook. Sotiropoulos ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hussey circles away.
Sotiropoulos shoots in looking for a takedown. Hussey tries to sprawl out of it but Sotiropoulos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hussey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sotiropoulos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sotiropoulos shoots and misses
and Hussey counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hussey looks to land a left hand but Sotiropoulos moved out of range nicely.
Hussey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sotiropoulos defends it nicely.
Hussey connects with a body shot.
Sotiropoulos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hussey circles away.
Hussey throws out a leg kick but Sotiropoulos moves out of range and Hussey only half commits.
Sotiropoulos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hussey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hussey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sotiropoulos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Michael Hussey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussey swings around for an armbar but Sotiropoulos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hussey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hussey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hussey trying to strike off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotiropoulos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hussey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hussey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hussey!
Hussey trying to control the action but Sotiropoulos is working from the bottom.
Hussey throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussey is looking to take a break and control but Sotiropoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sotiropoulos looking for a sweep but Hussey has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hussey lands with some strikes.
Sotiropoulos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hussey moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sotiropoulos has worked his arm free - good work by Sotiropoulos!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sotiropoulos defending against the ground and pound.
Sotiropoulos parries the strikes from Hussey easily there. Hussey is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sotiropoulos to escape.
Hussey grinds an elbow into Sotiropoulos's temple.
Sotiropoulos is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sotiropoulos tries to bench press Hussey off him but Hussey keeps the position.
Oh Sotiropoulos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hussey has hold of Sotiropoulos's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sotiropoulos tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hussey cranks the arm and Sotiropoulos screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sotiropoulos, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Hussey!
A victorious Michael Hussey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pound Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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32
178 lbs
22 - 5 - 1 |
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29
185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pound Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Clarkson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgee counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcgee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Pound Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Clarkson.
Clarkson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clarkson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mcgee is trying to force a seperation but Clarkson has the dominant position.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee misses with the combination.
Mcgee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clarkson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clarkson.
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.
Mcgee misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mcgee.
Clarkson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcgee is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is trying to improve his position.
Clarkson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgee keeps working.
Mcgee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Clarkson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgee is pushing Clarkson's head away, looking to escape. Clarkson manages to hold on to the position though.
Clarkson trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Clarkson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clarkson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mcgee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mcgee tries to bench press Clarkson off him but Clarkson keeps the position.
Mcgee is working hard here to advance position.
Clarkson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clarkson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcgee is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Clarkson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mcgee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clarkson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clarkson.
Mcgee is trying to force a seperation but Clarkson has the dominant position.
Clarkson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcgee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clarkson keeps control of Mcgee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgee tries to break free but Clarkson pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgee tries to circle away but Clarkson has him pinned against the cage.
Clarkson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcgee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown.
Pound Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Clarkson.
Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clarkson defends well and Mcgee ends up having to push Clarkson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcgee is trying to force a seperation but Clarkson has the dominant position.
Mcgee is trying to break the clinch but Clarkson has him pressed against the cage.
Clarkson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgee's efforts to push away.
Mcgee wants to get back to striking at distance but Clarkson won't allow it.
Clarkson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcgee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clarkson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgee prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clarkson throws an elbow but it misses.
Clarkson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcgee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clarkson has Mcgee pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcgee has had enough of the clinch but Clarkson keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pound Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgee. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice sprawl there from Clarkson as Mcgee shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Clarkson counter with a right hand.
Clarkson feints and as Mcgee raises his hands in defense, Clarkson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Clarkson pushes down on Mcgee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcgee is trying to stand.
Mcgee wants to control but Clarkson is keeping busy.
Clarkson content to control rather than advance.
Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarkson is trying to control. Mcgee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pound Mcgee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcgee tries to bum rush Clarkson with a series of wild strikes but Clarkson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcgee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcgee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcgee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcgee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Mcgee manages to get underhooks.
Pound Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Clarkson.
Mcgee breaks the clinch.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarkson is defended easily by Mcgee.
Clarkson blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clarkson moves into the clinch.
Mcgee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Mcgee.
Mcgee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
Mcgee throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgee which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Clarkson moves out of range.
Mcgee misses with a double jab
and Clarkson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgee misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pound Mcgee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcgee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pound Mcgee!
Pound Mcgee bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Lidae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Sir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lidae comes to the cage accompanied by Lighters. Sir has chosen Kickstart as his entrance music. Steven Lidae had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!
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30
224 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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33
205 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Lidae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Sir!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sir looks to score with a jab to the body but Lidae is just out of range.
Lidae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Sir blocks the leg kick.
Sir swings widly with a right hand
and Lidae decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sir's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sir keeping moving, preventing Lidae from controlling successfully.
Sir is looking for a triangle but Lidae pushes his legs off easily.
Lidae is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sir wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lidae is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sir has his foot on Lidae's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lidae works his way back into a safe position though.
Lidae has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lidae drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sir manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lidae has Sir in his guard.
Lidae trying to keep a closed guard but Sir is proving a slippery customer.
Lidae is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lidae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lidae looking for a guillotine here but Sir defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lidae's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sir stands up over Lidae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lidae trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lidae is looking for a triangle but Sir pushes his legs off easily.
Lidae looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sir is defending well. Lidae quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sir has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lidae celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Lidae!
A very excited looking Steven Lidae rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chumba Wumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wumba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La Bamba . Hussak Claw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
164 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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27
177 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite 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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chumba Wumba!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wumba drives through and clinches with Claw against the cage.
Wumba has Claw pressed against the cage.
Wumba breaks from the clinch.
Claw throws out a powerful jab.
Chumba Wumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wumba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Claw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wumba was covering up waiting for the punch and Claw finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Claw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Claw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Claw works over Wumba with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wumba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wumba is pulling down on Claw's head. It's preventing any offense from Claw, at least for the moment.
Claw throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wumba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wumba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wumba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Claw 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.
Claw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wumba's head.
Claw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wumba is keeping the position for now.
Claw chips away with some ground and pound.
Claw throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claw won't allow Wumba to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw throws a big elbow that misses.
Claw postures up and lands a big shot to Wumba's brow.
Wumba keeping full guard, as Claw tries to pass.
Claw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Claw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Claw looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Claw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claw throws a big right hand that misses.
Claw looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wumba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Claw is fighting to break Wumba's control of his arms but Wumba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Claw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wumba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wumba is pulling down on Claw's head. It's preventing any offense from Claw, at least for the moment.
Wumba has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Claw off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Claw darts in looking for a takedown but Wumba gets double underhooks and turns Claw into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wumba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wumba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Hussak Claw has been cut.
Wumba tries to clinch up.
Claw shoots in but Wumba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wumba swings for the body but Claw moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wumba rushes Claw and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hussak Claw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hussak Claw's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Claw forces Wumba back against the cage and clinches.
Wumba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Claw's elbow.
Claw fails to pull guard.
Claw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wumba prevents it.
Wumba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Wumba.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Claw here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wumba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Claw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wumba moves to clinch but Claw breaks away
and Wumba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claw closes the distance and clinches up with Wumba, looking for a takedown. Claw pushes Wumba against the cage but Wumba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hussak Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wumba tries to clinch up.
Claw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wumba avoids it really well and circles away.
Wumba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claw fails to land the takedown.
Wumba lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Claw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wumba misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Wumba finds it's target.
Chumba Wumba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wumba throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wumba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Claw somewhat.
Wumba lands a right hook to the body.
Hussak Claw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw darts in looking for a takedown but Wumba gets double underhooks and turns Claw into the cage.
Claw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wumba is defending well.
Wumba manages to break the clinch.
Wumba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wumba closes the distance but Claw moves to the side
and Claw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wumba's guard now.
Claw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wumba is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wumba working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wumba pulls Claw in close to his closed guard and prevents Claw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Claw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wumba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Claw.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Claw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wumba dives on top into guard.
Claw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claw is looking for a triangle here but Wumba uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chumba Wumba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hussak Claw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wumba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wumba swivels and escapes.
Claw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wumba swivels and escapes.
Claw swats away the attempt to clinch by Wumba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wumba misses with a two punch combination.
Wumba clinches up with Claw and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wumba is pressed up against the cage. Claw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wumba down to the mat. Wumba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hussak Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wumba moves into the clinch.
Wumba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wumba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Claw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wumba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wumba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wumba throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wumba connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wumba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hussak Claw's cut is getting worse.
Claw tries to keep at a distance but Wumba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Claw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wumba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wumba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claw backwards.
Claw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wumba breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wumba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wumba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Claw eats them both and turns towards Wumba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Claw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wumba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wumba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Claw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wumba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Claw.
Wumba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wumba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Claw, pushing him back against the cage.
Claw is working for takedown but Wumba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wumba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussak Claw's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wumba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wumba connects with a body shot that sends Claw's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wumba looks to score with a jab to the body but Claw is just out of range.
Wumba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wumba wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wumba cracks Claw with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wumba lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chumba Wumba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wumba 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chumba Wumba!
An out of breath Chumba Wumba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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