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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Vedder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddyy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Vedder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Vedder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddyy Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonzales.
Vedder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzales throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzales throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vedder tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzales lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vedder looks to land a left hand but Gonzales moved out of range nicely.
Gonzales throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vedder scores with a kick to the body.
Vedder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzales's hands.
Gonzales throws a push kick but Vedder slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Vedder with that takedown attempt.
Gonzales throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gonzales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vedder.
Vedder throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzales counters with a nice body 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!
Vedder moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzales.
Vedder lands with a straight right. Gonzales didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales slips under a jab.
Gonzales throws a body kick that misses.
Gonzales misses with a body kick.
Vedder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a body kick that misses.
Vedder tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vedder throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzales moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonzales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vedder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vedder.
Vedder lands a nice looking body shot.
Vedder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vedder avoids a kick to the body.
Vedder moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzales throws a head kick but Vedder moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales misses with a body kick.
Gonzales looks winded!
Gonzales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vedder blocks the body kick.
Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vedder.
Vedder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vedder moves out of range of the body kick.
Vedder lunges at Gonzales with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzales's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales misses with a body kick.
Gonzales misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vedder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Vedder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vedder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vedder throws a wild body kick that Gonzales sees coming a mile off.
Vedder blocks the body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzales misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands a body shot.
Gonzales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vedder.
Gonzales lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzales is leaning against Vedder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vedder is trying to stall.
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzales staying out of range there.
Eddyy Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vedder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzales thows a body kick. Vedder tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vedder moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.
Gonzales with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vedder to score with a decent uppercut.
Vedder blocks a head kick by Gonzales.
Gonzales's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vedder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gonzales scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzales scores with a hook to the body. Vedder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vedder misses with a looping right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonzales.
Vedder wants to clinch.
Vedder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gonzales defends well and Vedder ends up having to push Gonzales into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales gets underhooks to prevent Vedder's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Gonzales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vedder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gonzales stops a takedown attempt from Vedder.
Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
Vedder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vedder misses with an uppercut
and Gonzales counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vedder's knee momentarily.
Vedder shoots in for a double leg but Gonzales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzales looks for the body kick but Vedder saw that one coming.
Vedder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddyy Gonzales dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vedder moves out of range of the body kick.
Vedder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gonzales.
Vedder cracks Gonzales with a good jab.
Vedder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vedder throws a push kick but Gonzales slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzales slaps away a takedown attempt from Vedder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzales throws a head kick that Vedder semi-blocks.
Vedder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vedder.
Vedder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzales was well out of range. Poor timing from Vedder.
Eddyy Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vedder is looking to chop away at Gonzales's legs.
Gonzales throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Eddyy Gonzales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzales pushes Vedder away with a front kick.
Gonzales tries to land a front kick but Vedder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Vedder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vedder avoids a kick to the body.
Gonzales throws a wild body kick that Vedder sees coming a mile off.
Gonzales lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gonzales throws the kick towards the body but Vedder avoids it.
Gonzales throws a wild body kick that Vedder sees coming a mile off.
Vedder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzales throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vedder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzales is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzales misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vedder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vedder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vedder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vedder misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Vedder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a body kick that misses.
Vedder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
Vedder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vedder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vedder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vedder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzales misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Gonzales.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vedder. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gonzales misses with a kick 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!
Vedder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzales counters with an inside leg kick.
Gonzales looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzales throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gonzales is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzales on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vedder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzales.
Gonzales thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vedder if he has to take too many more of those.
Gonzales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzales throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vedder avoids a kick to the body.
Vedder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vedder fakes the leg kick and cracks Gonzales in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzales.
A lazy left from Vedder finds it's target.
Vedder fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzales tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vedder is able to avoid easily.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vedder moves away.
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vedder shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales looks to land a body kick but Vedder moved away.
Vedder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzales's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vedder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzales stuffs the takedown attempt from Vedder. Vedder gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzales bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vedder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonzales - the referee stops the clock and Vedder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonzales. Vedder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gonzales misses with a kick to the body.
Vedder shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzales tries to sprawl out of it but Vedder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzales misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Gonzales finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vedder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzales lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vedder's sensitive parts.
Gonzales chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddyy Gonzales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vedder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gonzales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vedder misses with the combination.
Vedder misses with a hook. Gonzales ducked under it nicely.
Vedder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzales is looking to land body kicks.
Vedder connects with a nice looking jab.
Vedder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vedder connects with a body shot.
A combination from Vedder does no damage.
Vedder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vedder misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Vedder lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Vedder.
Vedder moves out of range as Gonzales throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vedder throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzales counters with a good low kick that Vedder was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vedder. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vedder moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzales.
Vedder moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzales jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vedder throws a lazy right hand but Gonzales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vedder tries to land a front kick but Gonzales steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gonzales tries to land a front kick but Vedder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vedder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vedder takes a step back to recover.
Vedder is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Gonzales tries to land a front kick but Vedder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vedder avoids a kick to the body.
Crunch! Gonzales slams his shin into Vedder's torso.
Eddyy Gonzales is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vedder if he has to take too many more of those.
Gonzales throws a lazy body kick
and Vedder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Vedder misses with a right hand
and Gonzales counters with a leg kick.
Vedder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzales. That did some damage!
Vedder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzales was well out of range. Poor timing from Vedder.
Vedder connects with a jab.
Gonzales avoids a kick 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!
Gonzales lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gonzales misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vedder misses the target.
Gonzales avoids the head kick by Vedder.
Gonzales throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vedder.
Vedder blocks a head kick by Gonzales.
Vedder throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vedder looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzales is just out of range.
Gonzales pushes Vedder away with a front kick.
Gonzales throws a body kick that misses.
Vedder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzales tries to land a front kick but Vedder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vedder throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzales moves out of range easily.
Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Vedder misses with a hook.
Vedder misses with a wild combination.
Gonzales connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzales.
Vedder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
Vedder moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzales.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looks to land a body kick but Vedder moved away.
Vedder cracks Gonzales with an open hand slap.
Vedder shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vedder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzales looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vedder avoids a kick to the body.
Vedder looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzales is just out of range.
Vedder moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzales.
Eddie Vedder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vedder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vedder avoids a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vedder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales is trying to buck Vedder off.
Vedder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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 Eddie Vedder.
I think Gonzales 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddyy Gonzales!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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247 lbs
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242 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent 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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Mageramsky!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCallum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mageramsky cracks McCallum with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCallum is not content to let Mageramsky control the position.
Mageramsky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mageramsky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mageramsky scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mageramsky lands a strong strike to the head of McCallum. That's dazed him! Mageramsky looking to finish here. McCallum is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mageramsky lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Mageramsky!
A victorious Joseph Mageramsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suneet Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler comes to the cage accompanied by Trendy. Silva has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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155 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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suneet Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
We've been hearing reports that Chandler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Chandler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chandler.
Chandler passes into half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Chandler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is working for a submission of some sort.
Chandler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Silva reverses the position - he's now on top in Chandler's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chandler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Chandler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chandler manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Chandler's guard.
Chandler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chandler some visible discomfort.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Chandler is defending well.
Chandler tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chandler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Chandler defends the submission attempt.
Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
Chandler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Chandler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva trying to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva cracks Chandler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva working the ground and pound.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chandler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chandler tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Chandler taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chandler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chandler gets back to half guard.
Chandler actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Silva prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler moves into full guard.
Chandler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Chandler is looking to cinch up a triangle. Silva throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Chandler's body to avoid the submission. Chandler has instead reached around Silva's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Chandler arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Suneet Chandler!
Suneet Chandler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis deFunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enki avoids the head kick by deFunes.
A head kick misses from deFunes.
deFunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
deFunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
deFunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - deFunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Enki avoids the head kick by deFunes.
Enki throws a looping overhand right but deFunes ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for deFunes.
deFunes is looking to land body kicks.
deFunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enki misses the jab.
Enki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by deFunes.
deFunes lands a head kick!
Luis deFunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by deFunes misses
and Enki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Enki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but deFunes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Enki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
deFunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Enki is trying to control. deFunes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Enki trying to mount his opponent but deFunes defends it.
Enki is thwarting deFunes's attempts to control the position.
Enki is looking for a kimura here.
Enki trying to control the action but deFunes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki tries to pass the half guard into mount. deFunes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Enki moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Enki crashes against the mat.
deFunes is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on deFunes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Enki is working deFunes over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki trying to control the position but deFunes is working away.
Enki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Enki decides to stand back up. Enki steps back and let's deFunes get back to his feet.
deFunes throws the kick towards the body but Enki avoids it.
Enki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy body kick from deFunes
and Enki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in deFunes's guard now.
Enki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
deFunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Enki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enki trying to control but deFunes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
deFunes wants to improve his position but instead Enki has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki is looking for a kimura but deFunes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Enki to get the leverage.
Enki slows the pace down in half guard.
deFunes wants to improve his position but Enki is controlling well.
deFunes is refusing to be controlled, as Enki sits in half guard.
Enki is working for a kimura but deFunes is defending it quite comfortably.
deFunes is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
deFunes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Enki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
deFunes throws a head kick that misses.
Enki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed deFunes momentarily.
deFunes throws a body kick that misses
and Enki counters with a left and a right that stings deFunes.
deFunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
deFunes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Enki lands an overhand right.
Enki avoids the head kick by deFunes.
deFunes throws a head kick but Enki moves out of range.
Enki connects with a body shot that sends deFunes's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Enki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
deFunes scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Enki moves out of range as deFunes throws a body kick.
deFunes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Enki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. deFunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Enki swings for the body but deFunes moves out of range.
deFunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Enki avoids the body shot from deFunes.
deFunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Enki moves out of range of the body kick.
Luis deFunes is winning the standup battle so far.
deFunes throws a head kick that misses.
deFunes lands with a kick to the temple. Enki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
deFunes walks into a straight right hand from Enki.
deFunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enki throws a looping overhand right but deFunes ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
deFunes misses with a kick to the body.
deFunes throws a looping overhand right but Enki ducks down to avoid it.
Enki moves out of range of the body kick.
deFunes throws an off balance right hand
and Enki counters with a straight right hand.
deFunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
deFunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Enki to score with a decent uppercut.
deFunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - deFunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
deFunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
deFunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Enki throws the left hand but deFunes avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deFunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but deFunes circles away quickly and effectively.
deFunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
deFunes throws a lazy body kick
and Enki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enki tries a head kick but it misses.
Enki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by deFunes.
Master Enki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Enki misses the target.
deFunes throws a head kick but Enki moves out of range.
Enki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by deFunes. deFunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Enki scores with a head kick.
deFunes misses with a body shot.
Enki throws out a powerful jab.
deFunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enki manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
deFunes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enki ducks under a wild hook from deFunes.
deFunes throws a leg kick
and Enki counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from deFunes.
deFunes looks for the body kick but Enki saw that one coming.
Enki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from deFunes. Enki does a little dance to reset his feet.
deFunes slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enki misses with a few strikes there.
deFunes misses with a head kick.
Enki throws an overhand right that lands on deFunes's shoulder, as deFunes tries to avoid the shot.
Enki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
deFunes moves into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Enki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crunch! deFunes slams his shin into Enki's torso.
Enki lands a nice shot that snaps deFunes's head back.
Enki tests deFunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
deFunes throws a hook to the side of Enki's head but Enki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
deFunes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
deFunes tries to clinch but Enki is having none of it.
deFunes jabs at Enki's body.
deFunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
deFunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
deFunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Enki blocks a head kick by deFunes.
deFunes looks to throw a body kick
and Enki counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
deFunes is looking to clinch.
Enki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Enki.
deFunes throws a body kick that misses
and Enki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for deFunes.
deFunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
deFunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Enki blocking some punches.
Enki blocks an uppercut.
deFunes has a couple of punches blocked by Enki.
deFunes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Luis deFunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Master Enki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki is working for takedown but deFunes is calmly controlling the position for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
deFunes tries to work over Enki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
deFunes lands a left hand.
Enki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enki blocks a body shot from deFunes.
Enki is looking for a takedown.
deFunes tries a body shot but Enki blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
deFunes misses with the head strike.
deFunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enki misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deFunes lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enki.
deFunes tries to throw a body punch but Enki avoids it by throwing deFunes back against the cage.
deFunes is stalling here.
deFunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
deFunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
deFunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enki misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from deFunes.
Enki tries to pull guard but deFunes holds him up against the cage and eventually Enki drops back down to his feet.
Luis deFunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Enki.
Enki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Enki blocks an uppercut.
Enki blocks an uppercut.
deFunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Enki uses good head movement to avoid it.
deFunes stalling.
deFunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
deFunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enki blocks a body shot from deFunes.
deFunes throws a head punch that misses.
Enki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enki lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis deFunes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Enki 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Enki!
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