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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saint Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bull Dog!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bernard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog tries to keep at a distance but Bernard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bernard with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bernard obliges.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Bernard tries to land knees in the clinch but Dog avoids the damage to the body.
Bernard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dog looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernard working Dog over with knees to the body.
Bernard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dog in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bernard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bernard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernard lands a good knee to the midsection. Dog won't want to take too many of those.
Bernard lands an elbow that stopped Dog in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bernard obliges.
Bernard lands a good knee to the midsection. Dog won't want to take too many of those.
Bernard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dog is defending well for now.
Bernard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Dog is blocking nicely.
Dog prevents a body shot from Bernard.
Bernard tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Bernard crunches a lovely knee into Dog's ribcage.
Bernard pushes Dog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bernard lands with a left to the head.
Bernard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bernard lands a knee to the body.
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!
Nice body punch from Bernard.
Dog avoiding damage as Bernard throws knees to the body.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Dog avoiding damage as Bernard throws knees to the body.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Dog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dog avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Bernard lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bernard.
Bernard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bernard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dog takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Bernard.
Bernard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bernard misses with a knee to the head.
Bernard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bernard lands an elbow that stopped Dog in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Bernard.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dog avoids it.
Dog prevents a body shot from Bernard.
Bernard digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank.
Bernard lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Bernard as the two fighters clinch.
Bernard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dog's defenses.
Bernard tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Bernard back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bernard.
Knees to the body from Bernard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bernard.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Bernard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dog lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bernard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bernard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernard trying to land knees to the body.
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dog blocks it with crossed arms.
Dog has had enough of the clinch but Bernard keeps him there for the moment.
Bernard misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dog is defending well for now.
Dog prevents a body shot from Bernard.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Bernard landing knees to the head.
Dog prevents a body shot from Bernard.
Bernard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bernard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dog's brow.
Bernard lands a good knee to the midsection. Dog won't want to take too many of those.
Bernard tries to land knees in the clinch but Dog avoids the damage to the body.
Dog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Bernard has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bernard landing knees to the body.
Bernard misses with the head strike.
Dog is trying to push Bernard away but Bernard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bernard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Bernard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bernard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bernard keeps control of Dog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bernard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dog's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bernard.
Dog is trying to force a seperation but Bernard has the dominant position.
Bernard trying to land knees to the body.
Bernard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bernard working Dog over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dog takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Bernard.
Bernard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dog is defending well for now.
Dog takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bernard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Bernard misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Bernard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Bernard ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Dog misses.
Bernard doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.
Bernard is looking to clinch but Dog is avoiding it.
Bernard fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Dog avoids the head kick by Bernard.
Bernard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bernard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.
Bernard throws a head kick that misses.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernard lands a jab-cross combination.
Bernard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Nice straight punches there by Dog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dog.
Bernard slips a straight right by Dog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Bernard.
Bernard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bernard throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
Bernard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bernard moves away.
Bernard tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Bernard looks to land a combination. Dog sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bernard throws a head kick that Dog semi-blocks.
Dog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bernard.
Bernard wants to clinch up but Dog keeps it at a distance.
Dog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bernard.
A head kick misses from Bernard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Bernard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bernard moves into range and clinches up with Dog.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Bernard's head.
Bernard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bernard trying to land knees to the body.
Dog takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saint Bernard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bernard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog breaks the clinch.
Dog misses with a two punch combination.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Bernard slips the punch.
Dog slips under a jab.
Dog throws a hook to the side of Bernard's head but Bernard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bernard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bernard tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog keeps the fight on the outside.
Bernard forces Dog back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog prevents a body shot from Bernard.
Bernard working aggressively here.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bernard throws an elbow but misses.
Dog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bernard misses with a knee to the head.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dog avoids it.
Bernard has Dog pressed against the cage, preventing Dog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dog lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dog avoiding damage as Bernard throws knees to the body.
Bernard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Bernard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bernard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Bernard saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Dog.
Bernard slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Bernard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog swings for the body but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bernard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Bernard is looking to clinch but Dog is avoiding it.
Dog avoids the head kick by Bernard.
Bernard throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Dog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dog scores with the left hand. Bernard knows he should have avoided that one.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch but Dog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dog misses with a hook. Bernard ducked under it nicely.
Bernard scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bernard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bernard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bernard there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Bernard.
Saint Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dog scores with a body shot.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Bernard closes the distance but Dog moves to the side
and Dog counters with a one-two to the body.
Bernard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Bernard clobbers Dog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bernard forces Dog back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Bernard scores a nice knee to the body.
Bernard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bernard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dog is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Bernard.
Bernard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernard lands a good knee to the midsection. Dog won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bernard.
Bernard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bernard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dog is defending well for now.
Bernard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bernard misses with a knee strike.
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dog is looking to control Bernard's arms but Bernard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dog has his back to the cage.
Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bernard ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Dog lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Dog misses with a hook. Bernard ducked under it nicely.
Bernard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dog throws a body punch but Bernard moves out of range.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bernard tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog avoids the head kick by Bernard.
Dog throws a right hand that Bernard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bernard also avoids with ease.
Dog gets tackled into the cage by Bernard. Bernard maintains the clinch.
Dog tries to stall but Bernard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dog tries to break the clinch but Bernard is controlling the position.
Dog misses with some punches.
Bernard scores with a knee to the head.
Bernard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Dog tries to circle away but Bernard has him pinned against the cage.
Bernard trying to land knees to the body.
Bernard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
Bernard scores with a knee to the head.
Dog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernard has Dog pressed against the cage, preventing Dog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dog avoiding damage as Bernard throws knees to the body.
Dog can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dog wants to get back to striking at distance but Bernard won't allow it.
Bernard tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Bernard back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bernard.
Bull Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint Bernard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saint Bernard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bernard, 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 30:26
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint Bernard!
Saint Bernard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Malicestar, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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133 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichi Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Takeshi misses.
Takeshi with a nice cross.
Takeshi is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Takeshi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Takeshi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Takeshi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith is trying to buck Takeshi off.
Takeshi works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Takeshi with good strikes from the mount here!
Takeshi is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Takeshi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Takeshi's body position as best he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Takeshi is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takeshi's head.
Takeshi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith passes Takeshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takeshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Takeshi looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Takeshi looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi 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.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith prevents Takeshi from improving his position.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takeshi moves into full guard.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Takeshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Takeshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takeshi 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.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takeshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeshi has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Smith 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Takeshi misses its intended target.
Takeshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith defending well as Takeshi loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Takeshi as Smith shoots in.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Takeshi wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Takeshi misses with a straight left.
Takeshi is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Takeshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Takeshi misses.
Takeshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeshi looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takeshi defends well and Smith ends up having to push Takeshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ichi Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Smith.
Takeshi looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Takeshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeshi scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takeshi throws an elbow but misses.
Takeshi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takeshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Takeshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takeshi is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takeshi down to the mat. Takeshi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Takeshi has a takedown stuffed.
Takeshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takeshi's guard.
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!
Takeshi wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeshi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Takeshi's legs - danger averted.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Takeshi's brow.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith is working Takeshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Takeshi's brow.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith postures up.
Takeshi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Takeshi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Takeshi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichi Takeshi!
A very excited looking Ichi Takeshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kimmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Ngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimmo comes to the cage accompanied by Roni Size-Bite The Bullet. The key to victory for Michael Kimmo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Kimmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Ngo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngo closes the distance and clinches up with Kimmo, looking for a takedown. Ngo pushes Kimmo against the cage but Kimmo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ngo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimmo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Henry Ngo has been cut.
Ngo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kimmo defends it nicely.
Michael Kimmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ngo.
Kimmo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ngo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ngo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kimmo wants to control but Ngo postures up.
Ngo trying to control the action but Kimmo is working from the bottom.
Kimmo is looking to regain half guard here but Ngo keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngo is looking to take a break and control but Kimmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngo tries for a kimura but Kimmo is defending well.
Ngo working the head with strikes.
Ngo is looking to take a break and control but Kimmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kimmo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ngo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kimmo is trying to escape and Ngo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kimmo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ngo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Ngo!
Henry Ngo gave a mention to MMA ANIMAL in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Suokuokka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Bags - Cavemen Rejoice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Sutter!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokuokka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suokuokka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Mark Sutter has been cut.
Suokuokka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sutter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sutter showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutter throwing shots but Suokuokka is blocking nicely.
Sutter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Sutter there.
Suokuokka manages to get to full guard.
Sutter works over Suokuokka with some ground and pound from guard.
Sutter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sutter is pushing down on Suokuokka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suokuokka is fighting to maintain full guard but Sutter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sutter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sutter throwing shots but Suokuokka is blocking nicely.
Sutter is looking to take a break and control but Suokuokka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suokuokka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sutter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sutter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suokuokka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sutter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sutter prevents Suokuokka from improving his position.
Sutter working the head and body with strikes.
Suokuokka's coaches at Thunder Dome have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sutter trying to control the action but Suokuokka is working from the bottom.
Sutter is working for a kimura but Suokuokka is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suokuokka wants to control but Sutter is keeping busy.
Suokuokka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sutter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suokuokka's head.
Sutter throwing shots but Suokuokka is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suokuokka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sutter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Suokuokka taking some punishment here, with Sutter in his half guard.
Sutter slows the pace down in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sutter working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nice strikes from Sutter there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutter 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.
Sutter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suokuokka tries to roll over but Sutter keeps him under control.
Sutter lands strikes from half guard.
Sutter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sutter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sutter slips a nice elbow through Suokuokka's hands, connecting with Suokuokka's forehead.
Sutter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suokuokka's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutter thows a huge punch but Suokuokka dodges it nicely.
Sutter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suokuokka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sutter throwing strikes from guard but Suokuokka blocks nicely.
Suokuokka is adopting a defensive guard.
Suokuokka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sutter landing some decent shots from guard.
Sutter trying to control but Suokuokka is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suokuokka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sutter manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Sutter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Sutter's cut.
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.
Suokuokka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sutter landing with the ground and pound.
Sutter working some strikes from top position.
Sutter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sutter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sutter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suokuokka is trying to keep Sutter in close.
Sutter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suokuokka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sutter manages to get himself to full guard.
Sutter wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutter keeping full guard, as Suokuokka tries to pass.
Sutter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suokuokka lands a couple of elbows.
Sutter has control of Suokuokka's left arm, preventing Suokuokka from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Sutter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sutter scores with a shot to the body.
Sutter shoots in for a takedown but Suokuokka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akseli Suokuokka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sutter avoids the head kick by Suokuokka.
Sutter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suokuokka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suokuokka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sutter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutter darts in looking for a takedown but Suokuokka gets double underhooks and turns Sutter into the cage.
The referee calls for Suokuokka to work.
Suokuokka pulls guard.
Sutter throws a strike but Suokuokka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suokuokka.
Sutter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suokuokka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sutter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka works over Sutter with some ground and pound from guard.
Sutter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Suokuokka is bucking up trying to escape but Sutter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sutter controlling his opponent.
Sutter working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutter breaks from Suokuokka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutter lands a heavy elbow.
Sutter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sutter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Suokuokka is rocked!
Suokuokka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sutter landing strikes from the mount and Suokuokka is in trouble!
Oh Suokuokka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sutter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sutter lands a big shot to the head and Suokuokka winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Sutter!
A victorious Mark Sutter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vergil Blanco Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan De Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vergil Blanco Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan De Wilde!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco Rocha throws a lazy right hand but De Wilde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Wilde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blanco Rocha is looking to clinch.
De Wilde ducks under a wild hook from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Wilde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Wilde has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blanco Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Wilde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Wilde tries to clinch but Blanco Rocha moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Wilde.
Blanco Rocha lands with a straight right. De Wilde didn't see that one coming.
De Wilde dips to his left and cracks Blanco Rocha with an uppercut!
Blanco Rocha misses with a looping left.
Blanco Rocha ducks under a wild hook from De Wilde.
Blanco Rocha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Wilde moves away from the strike by Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha wants to clinch up but De Wilde keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wilde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Wilde ducks under a wild hook from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by De Wilde.
A jab from De Wilde misses.
Blanco Rocha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blanco Rocha throws a series of punches but De Wilde moves out of range.
Blanco Rocha throws a leg kick which misses De Wilde's front leg but catches the back leg as De Wilde tries to avoid it.
Blanco Rocha tests De Wilde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a leg kick but De Wilde saw it coming and moves away.
Blanco Rocha avoids the body shot from De Wilde.
Blanco Rocha misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde misses with a straight left.
Blanco Rocha tries a low kick but De Wilde avoids it.
No joy there for De Wilde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Wilde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blanco Rocha is looking to clinch.
De Wilde clobbers Blanco Rocha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanco Rocha blocks a head kick by De Wilde.
De Wilde moves out of range as Blanco Rocha throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from De Wilde.
Blanco Rocha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Wilde misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Wilde takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Blanco Rocha.
De Wilde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blanco Rocha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha throws a jab but it's blocked by De Wilde.
De Wilde lands the left hand.
Blanco Rocha misses with a wild body shot.
Blanco Rocha tries a head kick but it misses.
De Wilde keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Blanco Rocha's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy : Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blanco Rocha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Wilde takes a swing at Blanco Rocha's ribcage but misses.
Blanco Rocha forces De Wilde back against the cage and clinches.
De Wilde lands with a short shot to the head.
Blanco Rocha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blanco Rocha throws an elbow that misses.
De Wilde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Wilde controlling the action here for a moment.
De Wilde lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from De Wilde fails to land.
Blanco Rocha lands a right hand.
De Wilde manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanco Rocha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blanco Rocha misses with the head strike.
De Wilde can't find room to land a body shot as Blanco Rocha controls the action.
De Wilde misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Wilde scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Wilde.
Blanco Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanco Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a knee to the head but De Wilde blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blanco Rocha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Wilde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Wilde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Wilde is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blanco Rocha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan De Wilde will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Wilde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from De Wilde.
Blanco Rocha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Wilde throws a sloppy head kick and Blanco Rocha moves out of range easily.
Blanco Rocha throws a series of punches but De Wilde avoids them all with ease.
Good work by Blanco Rocha as he checks the leg kick.
Blanco Rocha throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Wilde.
De Wilde misses the shot to the body.
Blanco Rocha rushes De Wilde and presses him up against the cage.
De Wilde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Blanco Rocha.
Nice elbow from Blanco Rocha.
A head punch on the inside from De Wilde fails to land.
Blanco Rocha blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wilde tries a body shot but Blanco Rocha blocks it.
Blanco Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Blanco Rocha working aggressively here.
Blanco Rocha tries to land knees in the clinch but De Wilde avoids the damage to the body.
De Wilde is leaning against Blanco Rocha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blanco Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Wilde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blanco Rocha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Wilde lands with a light punch inside.
De Wilde misses with some punches.
Good body shot from De Wilde.
De Wilde throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco Rocha unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Wilde lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blanco Rocha lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Wilde trying to stall but Blanco Rocha improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Wilde.
Blanco Rocha tries to land knees in the clinch but De Wilde avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from De Wilde.
De Wilde swings wildly with an uppercut but Blanco Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha misses with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha tries a body shot but De Wilde blocks it.
Jordan De Wilde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blanco Rocha throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Wilde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Wilde throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco Rocha pushes off an throws an elbow but De Wilde leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Wilde scores with a shot to the side of Blanco Rocha's head.
De Wilde blocks an elbow strike.
De Wilde dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Wilde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blanco Rocha throws an elbow that misses.
Blanco Rocha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Wilde backwards.
De Wilde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco Rocha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Wilde - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blanco Rocha misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blanco Rocha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Wilde lands a shot to the body.
Blanco Rocha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from De Wilde fails to land.
De Wilde is leaning against Blanco Rocha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Wilde misses with the head strike.
De Wilde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blanco Rocha backwards.
De Wilde scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Wilde has a couple of punches blocked by Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha blocking some punches.
Blanco Rocha looking to throw knees to the head but De Wilde is blocking nicely.
De Wilde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blanco Rochas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blanco Rocha blocks an uppercut.
De Wilde lands a hook that snaps the head of Blanco Rocha backwards.
Blanco Rocha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow just above De Wilde 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Wilde misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by De Wilde.
De Wilde misses with some punches.
De Wilde misses with a body punch.
De Wilde lands an uppercut.
Blanco Rocha misses with a knee strike.
De Wilde misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Wilde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Wilde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Wilde tries to throw a body punch but Blanco Rocha avoids it by throwing De Wilde back against the cage.
De Wilde misses with the head strike.
Blanco Rocha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blanco Rocha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from De Wilde.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan De Wilde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
De Wilde scores with a takedown into Blanco Rocha's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Wilde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Wilde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanco Rocha is keeping the position for now.
De Wilde gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
De Wilde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanco Rocha manages to avoid it.
De Wilde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Wilde looks to throw the jab but Blanco Rocha is out of range.
De Wilde tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanco Rocha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blanco Rocha lunges at De Wilde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Wilde's hand.
Blanco Rocha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Wilde throws out a loose jab but Blanco Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blanco Rocha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Wilde. That did some damage!
Blanco Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Wilde moves away.
Blanco Rocha walks into a jab.
Vergil Blanco Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Wilde.
Jordan De Wilde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Wilde thuds his right hand into Blanco Rocha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Wilde looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanco Rocha is just out of range.
Blanco Rocha looks to throw the jab but De Wilde is out of range.
De Wilde scoring well with a low kick there.
Vergil Blanco Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde feints and then cracks Blanco Rocha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blanco Rocha down.
Blanco Rocha throws a poor cross that misses
and De Wilde counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Wilde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Wilde tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blanco Rocha, right into the meat.
De Wilde throws a body punch but Blanco Rocha moves out of range.
Blanco Rocha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Wilde lands with an overhand left.
Blanco Rocha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blanco Rocha misses with a hook.
Blanco Rocha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blanco Rocha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Wilde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blanco Rocha tries to score with a low kick but De Wilde moves his leg out of the way.
De Wilde shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanco Rocha wants to control but De Wilde is keeping busy.
Blanco Rocha pushes De Wilde off looking to stand but De Wilde dives back in and keeps control.
De Wilde is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blanco Rocha is just riding it out for now. De Wilde eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde throwing shots but Blanco Rocha is blocking nicely.
De Wilde not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blanco Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan De Wilde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Wilde 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan De Wilde!
After winning the bout, Jordan De Wilde thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy comes to the cage accompanied by Boondocks Theme Song. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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36
155 lbs
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154 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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Fluke!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fluke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leeroy connects with a leg kick. Fluke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fluke.
Fluke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fluke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fluke blocks the body kick.
Fluke defending well as Leeroy loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Fluke.
Leeroy throws a body kick that misses
and Fluke counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fluke.
Fluke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leeroy. That did some damage!
Leeroy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fluke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Leeroy really felt that one!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fluke - that will leave a mark!
Leeroy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fluke in his tracks.
Leeroy misses with a wild body shot.
Leeroy throws an overhand right that lands on Fluke's shoulder, as Fluke tries to avoid the shot.
Leeroy cracks a nice hook into Fluke's ribs.
Fluke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leeroy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fluke to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fluke looks to clinch but Leeroy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fluke taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bruce Leeroy!
Bruce Leeroy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Firebird Designs, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is boom baby. Pierce comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eve 6 - Inside Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Damon Pierce has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Stotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stotch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierce.
Pierce swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stotch misses with a body shot
and Pierce counters with a single leg into guard. Stotch didn't expect that.
Pierce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pierce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stotch is pulling down on Pierce's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stotch keeping moving, preventing Pierce from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stotch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stotch trying to control the pace.
Pierce is looking for a sweep. Stotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leopold Stotch.
Pierce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Stotch's head coaches at Zombie Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pierce swings for the body but Stotch moves out of range.
Pierce takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stotch throws a head kick but Pierce moves out of range.
Leopold Stotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stotch is looking to clinch.
Stotch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Pierce counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierce throwing strikes from guard but Stotch blocks nicely.
Pierce throws a strike but Stotch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pierce is trying to control the position but Stotch postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce has Stotch pulled in close to control his posture.
Pierce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierce throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stotch postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Stotch from controlling successfully.
Damon Pierce has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pierce darts in and clinches Stotch up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch is pressed up against the cage. Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stotch down to the mat. Stotch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stotch clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stotch.
A hook to the body from Stotch.
Stotch gets underhooks to prevent Pierce's takedown attempt.
Pierce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pierce looking to slow down the pace here.
Stotch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stotch blocks a body shot from Pierce.
Pierce tries to land a knee to the head but Stotch blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pierce goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stotch prevents it.
Leopold Stotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Pierce.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierce looking for a takedown.
Pierce tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stotch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pierce takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Damon Pierce has been cut.
Stotch tries to land a knee to the head but Pierce blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damon Pierce will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damon Pierce's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stotch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pierce drives through with a takedown into Stotch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stotch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierce looking to pass the guard.
Stotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stotch has control of Pierce's left arm, preventing Pierce from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pierce is in close to Stotch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stotch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierce.
Pierce is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pierce wants to control from the top but Stotch keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stotch scoring well with a low kick there.
Pierce throws a big shot that misses.
Pierce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stotch.
Stotch moves out of range as Pierce throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pierce pushes Stotch up against the cage in a clinch.
Stotch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pierce jumps guard but Stotch stands there with Pierce around his waist. Pierce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pierce fails to land.
Pierce is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stotch is defending well.
Stotch misses with a punch on the inside.
Stotch lands a nice shot to the body.
Stotch lands with a short shot to the head.
Stotch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stotch throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stotch.
Stotch missing with knees to the body.
Stotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stotch lands an elbow that stopped Pierce in his tracks for a moment.
Pierce has picked Stotch up - he's going for a ride! Pierce dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch wants to improve his position but Pierce is controlling well.
Stotch wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pierce lands a nice short elbow.
Pierce missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stotch is holding on to half guard well.
Pierce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pierce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce uses his free foot to push down on Stotch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stotch.
Pierce throwing strikes here but Stotch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stotch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stotch has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pierce's lack of action.
Pierce wants to take a breather but Stotch is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stotch tries to roll over but Pierce keeps him under control.
Stotch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Pierce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damon Pierce's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stotch looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierce is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pierce. That's going to slow Stotch down.
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Pierce blocks an elbow strike from Stotch.
Stotch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pierce tries for a takedown but Stotch manages to get underhooks.
Pierce gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stotch regains guard.
Damon Pierce has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stotch working a defensive guard here.
Stotch working a defensive guard but Pierce passes into half guard.
Pierce wants to take a breather but Stotch is having none of it.
Pierce wants to free his trapped foot but Stotch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stotch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pierce is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch tries to roll over but Pierce keeps him under control.
Pierce is keen to just control but Stotch is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damon Pierce.
Pierce takes one on the button.
Pierce tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stotch is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Stotch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stotch is looking to wear down Pierce with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stotch misses with an uppercut. Pierce saw that one coming.
Stotch closes the distance but Pierce moves to the side
and Pierce counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pierce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pierce's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stotch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierce wants to control from the top but Stotch keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damon Pierce.
Stotch misses with a low kick.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Stotch.
Stotch just misses with a punch to the body.
Stotch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pierce tries to keep at a distance but Stotch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stotch tries a knee to the head but Pierce blocks it.
Pierce jumps guard but Stotch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pierce can't get the takedown.
Leopold Stotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Pierce.
Pierce displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stotch up against the cage.
Pierce prevents a body shot from Stotch.
Leopold Stotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stotch lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Stotch.
Pierce is trying to trip Stotch. He has hold of a leg but Stotch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pierce persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stotch is trying to control the position but Pierce postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stotch keeping moving, preventing Pierce from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pierce preventing the sweep.
Damon Pierce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pierce working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Leopold Stotch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stotch misses with a wild combination.
Stotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierce moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Pierce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pierce winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Pierce!
Damon Pierce was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatilo comes into the arena with Black Sunshine blaring out of the sound system. Dre Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
272 lbs
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27
265 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Chikatilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Parker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikatilo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parker sprawls well. Parker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chikatilo gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chikatilo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Chikatilo.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Chikatilo avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker is pressed up against the cage. Chikatilo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker 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 Andrei Chikatilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chikatilo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chikatilo's sensitive parts.
Chikatilo misses with a body kick.
Chikatilo closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Chikatilo pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Chikatilo throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chikatilo.
Parker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chikatilo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dre Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker jabs Chikatilo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chikatilo is breathing heavily.
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!
Chikatilo fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker moves into the clinch.
Chikatilo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chikatilo is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Chikatilo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Chikatilo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parker just leaning against Chikatilo, taking a breather.
Chikatilo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parker prevents it.
Chikatilo misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo is working for takedown but Parker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chikatilo can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikatilo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chikatilo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker cracks Chikatilo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chikatilo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Parker finish him?
It looks like Andrei Chikatilo has been cut.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Chikatilo pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chikatilo.
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chikatilo, pushing him back against the cage.
Parker lands a left hand.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chikatilo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chikatilo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Chikatilo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chikatilo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Chikatilo sees coming a mile off.
Chikatilo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Parker tries to clinch up but Chikatilo circles away and keeps his distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chikatilo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Parker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chikatilo can't break the clinch.
Chikatilo misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chikatilo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chikatilo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Parker connects with the punch.
Parker tries to clinch up but Chikatilo circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker tries to clinch there but Chikatilo circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker tries to bum rush Chikatilo with a series of wild strikes but Chikatilo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Chikatilo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chikatilo was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Chikatilo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker thows a body kick. Chikatilo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Chikatilo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chikatilo shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Chikatilo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parker throws a series of punches but Chikatilo avoids them all with ease.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parker scores with a one two! Chikatilo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker is looking to clinch but Chikatilo is avoiding it.
Chikatilo shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parker connects with a nice cross there... Chikatilo is looking wobbly and Parker recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Chikatilo to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Parker jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dre Parker!
Dre Parker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redshaw comes into the arena with ACDC - Skies on Fire blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Redshaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Yakimyuk.
Redshaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Redshaw showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Redshaw stops Yakimyuk from getting back to his feet.
Redshaw scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Redshaw is looking to take a break and control but Yakimyuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yakimyuk won't allow Redshaw to pass to mount.
Redshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yakimyuk defending well though.
Redshaw is nestled in close to Yakimyuk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Redshaw scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Redshaw 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.
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!
Redshaw throwing shots but Yakimyuk is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw thows a huge punch but Yakimyuk dodges it nicely.
Yakimyuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Redshaw seems to be working for a kimura but Yakimyuk defends the submission attempt.
Yakimyuk wants to get back to his feet.
Redshaw is looking to advance position but Yakimyuk won't allow it.
Yakimyuk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redshaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yakimyuk is trying to stand back up but Redshaw is controlling him
Redshaw seems to be working for a kimura but Yakimyuk defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redshaw stops Yakimyuk from getting back to his feet.
Redshaw has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Redshaw with the ground and pound but Yakimyuk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Redshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yakimyuk wants to stand up but Redshaw is controlling him.
Redshaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redshaw stands up over Yakimyuk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redshaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redshaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yakimyuk wants to stand but Redshaw is controlling the position.
Redshaw postures up in Yakimyuk's guard and throws a big left but Yakimyuk blocks it.
Yakimyuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redshaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yakimyuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redshaw.
Redshaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yakimyuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Redshaw is controlling him.
Redshaw throwing strikes but missing.
Redshaw is working Yakimyuk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redshaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yakimyuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Redshaw advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw thows a huge punch but Yakimyuk dodges it nicely.
Redshaw trying to control the action but Yakimyuk is working from the bottom.
Redshaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yakimyuk wants to get back to full guard.
Redshaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redshaw trying to pass the guard but Yakimyuk defending well.
Yakimyuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redshaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yakimyuk wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Redshaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yakimyuk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redshaw is able to avoid easily.
Redshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakimyuk.
Dexter Redshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakimyuk scores with a hook to the body. Redshaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redshaw looks for a takedown but Yakimyuk sprawls well.
Redshaw misses with a looping left.
Yakimyuk is looking to chop away at Redshaw's legs.
Redshaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yakimyuk. Yakimyuk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Yakimyuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Redshaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Redshaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yakimyuk as he avoids it easily.
Redshaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yakimyuk tried to score with a low kick but Redshaw checks it.
Yakimyuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Redshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk lands with a hook. Redshaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yakimyuk connects with a crisp jab.
Redshaw lands a front kick.
Redshaw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Redshaw lands in his opponent's guard.
Yakimyuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Homunculus Alembic inform us that Yakimyuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Redshaw wants to pass the guard but Yakimyuk is keeping the position.
Redshaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redshaw trying to control but Yakimyuk is working from the bottom.
Redshaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yakimyuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redshaw landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yakimyuk wants to stand and escape but Redshaw is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redshaw wants to pass the guard but Yakimyuk is keeping the position.
Redshaw won't allow Yakimyuk to get back to his feet.
Redshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yakimyuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Redshaw is controlling him.
Redshaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yakimyuk is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Redshaw presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Redshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redshaw dives in and grabs Yakimyuk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yakimyuk pushes down on Redshaw's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Redshaw.
Redshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Redshaw.
A leg kick checked by Redshaw.
Redshaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Redshaw showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redshaw with the ground and pound but Yakimyuk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw throwing strikes but missing.
Redshaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yakimyuk pushes Redshaw off and gets back to his feet.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Redshaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redshaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Yakimyuk is looking to clinch.
Yakimyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakimyuk throws a wild body kick that Redshaw sees coming a mile off.
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 Dexter Redshaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Redshaw thuds his right hand into Yakimyuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Redshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakimyuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Redshaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yakimyuk looks for the body kick but Redshaw saw that one coming.
Yakimyuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redshaw.
Yakimyuk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redshaw.
Yakimyuk throws a leg kick but Redshaw checks it.
Yakimyuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redshaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yakimyuk throws a hook but Redshaw avoids it easily.
Redshaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yakimyuk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Yakimyuk misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redshaw checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redshaw is defended easily by Yakimyuk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakimyuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yakimyuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakimyuk misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Redshaw.
Yakimyuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redshaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Yakimyuk throws an off balance right hand
and Redshaw counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yakimyuk!
Redshaw throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Redshaw tries to advance to mount but Yakimyuk denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Redshaw works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yakimyuk parries the strikes from Redshaw easily there. Redshaw is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yakimyuk to escape.
Yakimyuk parries the strikes from Redshaw easily there. Redshaw is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yakimyuk to escape.
Redshaw landing strikes.
Yakimyuk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Redshaw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Redshaw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yakimyuk avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Redshaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw looks up at the clock and then as Yakimyuk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Redshaw smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yakimyuk is rocked!
Redshaw is chipping away with strikes.
Yakimyuk is still in real trouble! Can Redshaw finish him?
Redshaw cracks Yakimyuk with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Redshaw immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Yakimyuk is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Redshaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Redshaw!
Dexter Redshaw retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Dexter Redshaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Brigglett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krynn has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Huma Krynn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Brigglett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huma Krynn!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Krynn.
Krynn moves into range and clinches up with Brigglett.
Brigglett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krynn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brigglett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Brigglett.
Brigglett looks to land a body kick but Krynn moved away.
Brigglett jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brigglett checks a leg kick.
Krynn sizes up Brigglett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krynn feints and then cracks Brigglett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brigglett down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krynn.
Krynn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brigglett looks to score with a jab to the body but Krynn is just out of range.
Brigglett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krynn staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigglett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krynn lands with an uppercut that bounces Brigglett off the cage and back into range.
Krynn misses with a looping left.
Krynn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krynn throws a solid leg kick but Brigglett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krynn.
A big right from Krynn misses.
No joy there for Brigglett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brigglett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Krynn rushes Brigglett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Krynn as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Brigglett.
Krynn misses with an elbow strike.
Brigglett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krynn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brigglett's elbow.
Brigglett takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Dane Brigglett has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brigglett's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brigglett avoids a wild elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brigglett manages to break the clinch.
Brigglett checks the leg kick.
Krynn tries to clinch but Brigglett is having none of it.
Krynn tries to clinch up.
Krynn misses with a head kick.
Brigglett clinches up with Krynn and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Brigglett on the inside.
Krynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krynn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brigglett is stalling here.
Brigglett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krynn's elbow.
Krynn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brigglett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krynn's elbow.
Brigglett scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigglett is trying to break the clinch but Krynn has him pressed against the cage.
Brigglett tries to break free but Krynn pushes him back against the cage.
Krynn lands a left hand.
Krynn lands a body punch.
Krynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Brigglett wants to get back to striking at distance but Krynn won't allow it.
Brigglett dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Brigglett looking to slow down the pace here.
Brigglett lands with a left to the head.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brigglett is trying to force a seperation but Krynn has the dominant position.
Brigglett lands with a light punch inside.
Krynn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krynn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brigglett blocking some punches.
Brigglett lands a right hand.
Brigglett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigglett breaks from the clinch.
Krynn rushes Brigglett and presses him up against the cage.
Krynn tries a body shot but Brigglett blocks it.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krynn misses with a body punch.
Krynn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brigglett backwards.
Krynn lands an elbow inside.
Brigglett tries to work over Krynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brigglett manages to break the clinch.
Krynn throws a low kick, looking for Brigglett's leg but Brigglett calmly moves out of range.
Krynn scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brigglett. Krynn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krynn throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krynn tries a head kick but it misses.
Krynn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brigglett. That did some damage!
Krynn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huma Krynn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dane Brigglett's cut.
That's time! Brigglett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brigglett misses the shot to the body.
Brigglett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krynn throws a solid leg kick but Brigglett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krynn.
Huma Krynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brigglett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brigglett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krynn misses with the combination.
Krynn misses with a wild combination.
Brigglett blocks a leg kick.
Krynn wants to clinch.
Brigglett lands a left and a right that sends Krynn crashing to the canvas! Brigglett dives into mount looking to finish!
Krynn is rocked!
It looks like Huma Krynn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brigglett postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Krynn is out cold - huge knockout for Brigglett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dane Brigglett!
An out of breath Dane Brigglett 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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