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disobedience 132 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Heaslip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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181 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Heaslip!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover punishes Heaslip's body with a nice straight punch.
Heaslip looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Heaslip on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Ivan Heaslip has been cut.
Glover doesn't manage to clinch there - Heaslip circles away.
Glover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heaslip misses with a hook. Glover ducked under it nicely.
Ivan Heaslip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Heaslip to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Heaslip looks to clinch but Glover throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Heaslip taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Danny Glover!
As Danny Glover got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm Danny Glover. My hands are lethal weapons. Don't cheer me, cheer the surgeons that will putting my opponents face back together from beat down I just laid on him. God bless Jamaica! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rolst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Rolst has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Rolst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Wellington!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wellington circles away quickly and effectively.
Wellington pushes Rolst up against the cage in a clinch.
Rolst ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rolst no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wellington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wellington drops back looking for a leg! Rolst is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rolst manages to kick Wellington off! Wellington jumps back into Rolst's guard.
Wellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolst is retaining full guard.
Rolst controlling Wellington's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington trying to control but Rolst is working from the bottom.
Rolst can't keep his opponent in guard - Wellington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wellington trying to pass the guard but Rolst defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wellington lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolst is trying is best to control the position here.
Wellington working the head and body with strikes.
Wellington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wellington stops Rolst from getting back to his feet.
Wellington trying to mount his opponent but Rolst defends it.
Wellington 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wellington working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wellington is trying to work for a kimura but Rolst is defending well.
Rolst is looking to improve his position.
Wellington trying to control the action but Rolst is working from the bottom.
Rolst is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Finch Farm that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington looks to land a strike but Rolst avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wellington passes Rolst's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wellington controlling the action here.
Wellington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rolst!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellington thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wellington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Rolst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolst closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rolst lands in his opponent's guard.
Rolst looking to pass the guard.
Wellington is looking to stand up but Rolst isn't so interested in that idea.
Rolst is fighting to break Wellington's control of his arms but Wellington is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wellington gets caught napping as Rolst dives in and scores a takedown. Wellington manages to retain guard.
Rolst knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wellington on the ground.
Rolst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wellington is keeping the position for now.
Wellington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolst is aware though and is defending well.
Wellington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolst's guard.
Wellington looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington passes Rolst's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rolst is controlling Wellington's trapped leg to prevent Wellington from advancing to side control.
Wellington trying to mount his opponent but Rolst defends it.
Wellington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wellington stands up and beckons Rolst to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rolst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wellington shoots for a double leg takedown but Rolst sprawls well. He's pushed Wellington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wellington blocks a jab.
Rolst darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wellington fails to land the takedown.
Wellington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Rolst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wellington.
Rolst lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wellington wants to sweep here but Rolst controlling him for the moment.
Wellington has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rolst has passed into side control.
Wellington gets back to half guard.
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 Mike Rolst 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. This is the final round!
Rolst gets a takedown into half guard.
Wellington keeping control of the position.
Rolst is looking to advance position but Wellington won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington is trying to stand up here but Rolst is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wellington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rolst misses with a combination
and Wellington counters by clinching up.
Wellington pulls guard.
Rolst won't allow Wellington to sweep him here.
Wellington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rolst passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellington manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is trying to control but can't.
Wellington gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is trying to control the position but Rolst postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rolst preventing the sweep.
William Wellington has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Rolst wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rolst scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wellington wants to control the action here but instead Rolst manages to pass to full mount!
Rolst avoids the attempt from Wellington to control.
Rolst trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolst is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wellington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wellington holds on, trying desperately to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Wellington.
I think Wellington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brooks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aqua Teen Hunger Force theme song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Vega!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch but Brooks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Vega counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brooks moves into full guard.
Vega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega stands and throws Brooks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vega moves into full mount!
Brooks wants to control but Vega is having none of it.
Vega is trying to take his opponent's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brooks looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brooks tries to control the position but Vega now has his back.
Brooks is trying to defend against the choke here but Vega has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vega Tightens the hold and Brooks taps out furiously! Vega displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Vega!
A very excited looking Steve Vega 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.
Zach Brooks was interviewed post fight and said 'ouch'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Luster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phill Bunce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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241 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mack Luster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phill Bunce!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunce cracks Luster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luster thumps Bunce with a low kick.
A jab from Bunce misses.
Bunce feints a jab promting Luster to slip. Bunce then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Luster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luster misses with a low kick.
Bunce throws an overhand right that lands on Luster's shoulder, as Luster tries to avoid the shot.
Bunce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luster momentarily.
Luster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Luster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bunce throws a big shot that misses.
Luster throws a nice looking combination but Bunce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bunce throws an off balance right hand
enabling Luster to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luster throws a solid leg kick but Bunce takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luster.
A jab from Bunce misses.
Bunce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunce has time to react.
Luster throws a wild body kick that Bunce sees coming a mile off.
Bunce shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Luster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunce.
Luster throws a hook but Bunce avoids it easily.
Luster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunce takes a swing at Luster's ribcage but misses.
Bunce blocks the body kick.
Luster is looking to slow Bunce down with leg kicks.
Bunce on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luster. Luster obviously looking to wear him down.
Bunce misses with a looping left.
Bunce tries to bum rush Luster with a series of wild strikes but Luster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunce walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luster.
Bunce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunce throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Bunce checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bunce lands with a nice body punch.
Luster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunce.
Bunce jabs Luster right on the nose. Luster blinks but takes it well.
Luster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luster instigates a clinch.
Luster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luster gets through Bunce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luster can't find room to land a body shot as Bunce controls the action.
Luster lands with a right to the head.
Bunce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luster tries to work over Bunce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunce has had enough of the clinch but Luster keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Luster fails to land.
Luster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luster blocks a body shot from Bunce.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunce tries to circle away but Luster has him pinned against the cage.
Bunce wants to get back to striking at distance but Luster won't allow it.
Bunce can't break the clinch.
Luster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bunce fails to land.
Bunce is trying to break the clinch but Luster is controlling him.
Bunce is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luster.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bunce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luster breaks the clinch.
Luster moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunce misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Luster.
Bunce swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Luster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunce walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luster moves out of range of the strikes.
Luster scores with a head kick. Bunce tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bunce throws a hook but Luster blocks it.
Bunce takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bunce crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luster - the referee stops the clock and Bunce gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luster. Bunce manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Luster slips under a jab from Bunce.
Luster connects with a solid leg kick.
Luster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunce.
Bunce throws an overhand right that lands on Luster's shoulder, as Luster tries to avoid the shot.
Mack Luster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luster lands a leg kick that knocks Bunce off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phill Bunce will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bunce throws a front kick aimed at Luster's knee but Luster avoids it well.
Bunce throws a hook but Luster avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luster.
Bunce tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luster lands with a shot to the body.
Luster ducks under a wild hook from Bunce.
Luster scores with a shot to the body.
Luster is looking to land body kicks.
Bunce throws a shot from downtown. Luster moves away and avoids it.
Luster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luster misses with the head strike.
Bunce has had enough of the clinch but Luster keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luster.
Luster has Bunce pressed against the cage, preventing Bunce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bunce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunce moves out of range of the body kick from Luster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunce throws a big shot that misses.
Luster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bunce counters with a nice body shot.
Phill Bunce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bunce missing with a left hand there. Luster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bunce misses with the combination.
Luster is looking to score with low kicks.
Luster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luster ducks under a wild hook from Bunce.
Bunce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bunce throws the left hand but Luster avoids the punch easily.
Bunce throws a low kick, looking for Luster's leg but Luster calmly moves out of range.
Bunce connects with a looping right hand.
Luster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunce.
A head kick misses from Luster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bunce swings for the body but Luster moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luster looks for the body kick but Bunce saw that one coming.
Luster throws the kick towards the body but Bunce avoids it.
Bunce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luster at a distance.
Luster takes one to the side of the head.
Bunce moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bunce moves out of range as Luster throws a body kick.
Luster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bunce in his tracks.
Luster looks to throw the jab but Bunce is out of range.
Bunce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunce.
A jab from Bunce misses.
Luster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunce.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunce misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luster rushes Bunce and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bunce is looking to break free of the clinch but Luster has double underhooks.
Luster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luster has Bunce pressed against the cage, preventing Bunce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bunce tries to throw a body punch but Luster avoids it by throwing Bunce back against the cage.
Luster struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunce controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Bunce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luster misses with a body punch.
Bunce is trying to force a seperation but Luster has the dominant position.
Luster cracks Bunce with a nice body shot.
Luster tries to work over Bunce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunce backwards.
Luster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunce working hard to break the clinch.
Bunce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luster prevents Bunce from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luster lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luster.
Bunce is trying to break the clinch but Luster is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunce is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luster.
A head punch on the inside from Luster fails to land.
Luster works on Bunce's body with a couple of short punches.
Luster is leaning against Bunce and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bunce is breathing heavily.
Bunce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Luster on the inside.
Luster lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Luster.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luster lands with a short shot to the head.
Bunce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luster gets through Bunce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunce is looking to break free of the clinch but Luster has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Luster dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Luster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bunce takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bunce misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Luster does no damage.
Luster throws a wild body kick that Bunce sees coming a mile off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luster.
A cross from Bunce lands.
Luster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bunce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunce was well out of range. Poor timing from Luster.
Luster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luster just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luster counters with a body kick that stops Bunce in his tracks momentarily.
Donk. Bunce catches Luster right on the button with a cross.
Bunce looks to land a right hand but Luster moved out of range.
Luster motions for Bunce to come forward. Luster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luster, right into the meat.
Luster looks for the body kick but Bunce saw that one coming.
Luster misses with a leg kick.
Bunce misses with a looping right.
Bunce throws a poor cross that misses
and Luster counters by moving into the clinch.
Luster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luster's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Luster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunce backwards.
Luster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luster.
Bunce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luster misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Luster - that landed with a thud.
Luster throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunce.
Luster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunce or not.
Luster lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Luster.
Luster lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Luster.
Luster lands with a right to the head.
Luster works on Bunce's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luster lands an uppercut.
Bunce tries to throw a body punch but Luster avoids it by throwing Bunce back against the cage.
Mack Luster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luster lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunce backwards.
Bunce swings wildly with an uppercut but Luster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunce backwards.
Bunce is rocked!
A short left from Luster.
Bunce is still on wobbly legs! Can Luster finish him?
A short right from Luster on the inside.
Luster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luster lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luster.
Luster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunces head.
Luster lands a body punch.
Luster lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luster.
Luster lands a big right hand that drops Bunce! The killer instinct kicks in and Luster finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Luster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Luster!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Burger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Carlton!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Carlton.
Carlton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carlton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burger connects with a body shot that sends Carlton's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlton misses with a head kick.
Burger misses with a head kick.
Burger gets a clinch.
Carlton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carlton throws a punch but it's blocked by Burger.
Carlton tries a knee to the head but Burger blocks it.
Burger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burger manages to break the clinch.
Burger catches Carlton napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Carlton to the canvas!
Carlton is rocked!
It looks like Don Carlton has been cut.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlton is still in real trouble! Can Burger finish him?
Burger throws a strike but Carlton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carlton seems to have recovered his senses.
Carlton stops Burger from standing up.
Burger 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton is working Burger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carlton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carlton trying to control the position from guard on top but Burger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlton prevents Burger from getting back to his feet.
Carlton wants to control from the top but Burger keeps moving.
Carlton sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Don Carlton.
Burger connects with a body shot.
Burger cracks Carlton with a big right hand and Carlton goes down!
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!
Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burger preventing the sweep.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Carlton has wrist control.
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burger postures up in Carlton's guard and throws a big left but Carlton blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burger postures up in Carlton's guard and throws a big left but Carlton blocks it.
Burger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Carlton blocks nicely.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Carlton has wrist control.
Burger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burger wants to stand but Carlton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burger loads up on a big left hand. Carlton felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Burger looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Carlton can't hide his disappointment, as Burger celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Burger!
A very excited looking Owen Burger 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuzzy Khan (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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fuzzy Khan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan clinches with his opponent.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Khan manages to get underhooks.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Khan lands an elbow inside.
Khan tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Khan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Khan gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Keith Diaz has been cut.
Khan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Khan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khan trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
Khan jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Diaz postures up in Khan's guard and throws a big left but Khan blocks it.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Khan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Khan in his guard.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Khan!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Khan is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khan defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan advances to half guard.
Khan is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Khan passes into side control!
Diaz looks to move to half guard but instead Khan has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Khan trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Khan controlling the position easily from mount.
Khan prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fuzzy Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Khan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Khan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Diaz wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz jumps guard.
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Khan has passed into half guard!
Khan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz.
Khan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Khan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Khan stalls from top position.
Diaz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Khan controlling from mount.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Khan's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is in trouble now - Khan has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Khan looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khan controlling from mount.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Khan is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fuzzy Khan.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Khan's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khan can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Khan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Khan. Khan maintains the clinch.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Keith Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is stalling here.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
Khan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Khan won't allow it.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khan taking a breather.
Khan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khan is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khan has his back to the cage.
Khan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Khan.
Diaz letting Khan take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Khan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khan.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keith Diaz's cut is getting worse.
A knee to the head by Khan.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Khan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diaz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fuzzy Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Khan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Khan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan moves into the clinch.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Khan.
Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Khan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khan lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Come on Khan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khan passes into half guard.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuzzy Khan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Khan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Khan misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz jumps guard but Khan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Khan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Khan wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khan thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
Khan passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Khan wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Khan maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khan looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Khan's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Khan isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuzzy Khan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Keith Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Diaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khan with a knee to the head.
Khan with a knee to the head.
Diaz tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan slows down the pace here.
Diaz tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Khan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Khan lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Khan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khan pulls Diaz into guard.
Khan wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Keith Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fuzzy Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Keith Diaz.
I think Khan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Keith Diaz retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster FaceBreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Televing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). FaceBreaker comes into the arena with Divine Heresy - Facebreaker blaring out of the sound system. Televing has chosen Nightwish - End of all Hope as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster FaceBreaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Televing!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Televing has closed the distance and engaged FaceBreaker in a clinch.
FaceBreaker 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.
Televing lands with a right to the head.
Televing managing to block the knees to the body from FaceBreaker.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as FaceBreaker controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Televing.
Televing works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
FaceBreaker lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Televing works on FaceBreaker's body with a couple of short punches.
FaceBreaker is breathing heavily.
FaceBreaker tries to break the clinch but Televing is controlling the position.
A short right from Televing on the inside.
It looks like Buster FaceBreaker has been cut.
Televing lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down FaceBreaker.
Televing presses FaceBreaker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Televing is leaning against FaceBreaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Televing.
Televing lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Televing.
Nice body punch from Televing - that landed with a thud.
Televing lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Televing.
Televing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Televing is working FaceBreaker over against the cage.
FaceBreaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Televing lands a right hand that snaps the head of FaceBreaker backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Televing lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Televing lands a nice shot to the body.
Televing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of FaceBreaker backwards.
Televing lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Televing lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Televing on the inside.
Televing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Televing.
FaceBreaker is rocked!
Televing lands a left hand.
Oh FaceBreaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Televing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Televing.
Televing pushes FaceBreaker against the cage. Televing is working some dirty boxing. Televing pushes off with a quick right hook! FaceBreaker goes down! FaceBreaker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Televing moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Televing! Christian Televing retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Christian Televing thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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