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AFC 3: Onslaught PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Humble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Trejo (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Humble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trejo misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Humble is defended easily by Trejo.
Humble shoots in and drives through. Trejo sprawls well.
Humble gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Humble keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trejo's efforts to push away.
Trejo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trejo tries for a takedown but Humble manages to get underhooks.
Humble prevents the takedown attempt.
Simon Humble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Trejo.
Trejo fails to pull guard.
Trejo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Humble is defending well for now.
Trejo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Humble just stands there and leans against the cage.
Humble dodges an elbow strike from Trejo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trejo stops a takedown attempt from Humble.
Trejo is pressed up against the cage. Humble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trejo down to the mat. Trejo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Trejo is refusing to be controlled, as Humble sits in half guard.
Trejo tries to kick Humble off but Humble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trejo trying to hold on to Humble's head to control him but Humble postures up.
Humble is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Trejo missing with punches from the bottom.
Humble is keen to just control but Trejo is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trejo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trejo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Humble not doing much here.
Humble not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Humble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Humble gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trejo slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humble manages to pull guard.
Trejo wants to stand but Humble has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Trejo trying to control the position from guard on top but Humble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humble being controlled here, momentarily.
Trejo wants to control from the top but Humble keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Humble is breathing heavily.
Humble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trejo wants to stand but Humble is controlling his posture from full guard.
Trejo wants to control from the top but Humble keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Humble dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by Humble or perhaps it was just good defense by Trejo which made him look bad.
Trejo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trejo tries to clinch
and Humble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Humble.
Trejo wants to stand up but Humble is controlling him.
Trejo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Trejo controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trejo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Humble is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Humble and Trejo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Humble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trejo controlling from side mount.
Trejo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Humble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trejo working for a guillotine from mount but Humble is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trejo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trejo looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Trejo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johny Trejo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trejo shoots in looking for a takedown. Humble tries to sprawl out of it but Trejo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Humble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trejo moves in looking to clinch but Humble pushes him off.
Humble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Humble wants it to stay on the feet.
Trejo tries to clinch but Humble moves out of range.
Trejo tries to clinch but Humble moves away
and Humble counters with a nice leg kick.
Trejo closes the distance and clinches.
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 Simon Humble will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Trejo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Trejo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Humble is trying to control but can't.
Humble tries to roll over but Trejo keeps him under control.
Trejo content to control rather than advance.
Humble keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humble blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trejo.
Trejo moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Trejo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trejo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trejo showed some decent athleticism there.
Trejo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Humble controls his leg.
Trejo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Humble defending well though.
Trejo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trejo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Trejo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Humble because Trejo loaded up on that one.
Trejo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Trejo scores with a jab. Humble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trejo connects with a high kick.
Trejo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Humble wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humble is working hard here to advance position.
Trejo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Humble defending well though.
Trejo is working for a kimura but Humble is defending it quite comfortably.
Simon Humble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Humble trying to control but Trejo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Trejo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Humble has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unstop Able (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frosty the Snowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Unstop Able!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frosty the Snowman!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Snowman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
the Snowman avoids the body shot from Able.
the Snowman lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Able misses.
Able misses with a hook to the body
and the Snowman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Able throws the left hand but the Snowman avoids the punch easily.
the Snowman avoids a punch combination nicely.
the Snowman fails to land the takedown.
the Snowman stalks Able and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Able's face. Able staggers backwards, shaken.
Able throws a jab but it's blocked by the Snowman.
the Snowman tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
the Snowman wants to clinch.
Able moves into the clinch.
Able stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Able breaks the clinch.
Frosty the Snowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Able takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
the Snowman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Able dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
the Snowman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Able counters with a stiff right hand.
the Snowman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
the Snowman clinches but Able breaks the clinch
and Able counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
the Snowman avoids the body shot from Able.
Able avoids the body shot from the Snowman.
Able slips a straight right by the Snowman.
Able just misses with a punch to the body.
the Snowman tries to clinch but Able moves away
and Able cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
the Snowman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Able looks to throw the jab but the Snowman is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Snowman blocks a jab.
Able checks the leg kick nicely there.
Able lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Able ducks down and throws a hook to the body but the Snowman moves away.
Able misses with a wild body shot.
Able throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and the Snowman counters with a stiff right hand.
the Snowman defending well as Able loads up on a big left hand.
Able throws a big shot that misses.
Able throws a body punch but the Snowman moves out of range.
Able throws a body punch but the Snowman moves out of range.
Unstop Able is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the Snowman avoids the body shot from Able.
the Snowman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Able circles away quickly and effectively.
the Snowman tries to clinch up
and Able counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
the Snowman scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Able takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Able bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Able is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by the Snowman.
the Snowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Able.
the Snowman staying out of range there.
Able throws out a loose jab but the Snowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from the Snowman.
the Snowman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
the Snowman takes a swing at Able's ribcage but misses.
Able defends well against a solid takedown attempt from the Snowman.
Able throws a hook but the Snowman blocks it.
the Snowman blocks a jab.
the Snowman scores with a jab to the body.
the Snowman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Able rather than just go for the knockout.
the Snowman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
the Snowman wants to clinch
and Able counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Able throws out a loose jab but the Snowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Able misses the shot to the body.
Able swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Able looks to score with a jab to the body but the Snowman is just out of range.
Able scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. the Snowman doesn't seem bothered though.
Able misses with a hook to the body
enabling the Snowman to counter with a crisp jab.
the Snowman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Able swings away with a body shot that misses
and the Snowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
the Snowman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Able.
Able looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
the Snowman tries to bum rush Able with a series of wild strikes but Able uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Able throws a sloppy body shot
and the Snowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from the Snowman.
the Snowman wants to clinch but Able slips to the side
and Able counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unstop Able dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Able misses with the combination.
Able ducks down and throws a hook to the body but the Snowman moves away.
the Snowman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
the Snowman tries to clinch
and Able counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Able manages to break the clinch.
the Snowman lands a nice hook to Able's body. Able takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
the Snowman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
the Snowman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
the Snowman slips under a jab from Able.
the Snowman just misses with a punch to the body.
the Snowman lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
the Snowman clinches but Able breaks the clinch
and the Snowman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Able scores with a jab. the Snowman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
the Snowman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Able.
the Snowman slips a straight right by Able.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Able avoids the head kick by the Snowman.
the Snowman avoids the body shot from Able.
the Snowman wants to clinch
and Able counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Able.
the Snowman wants to break free but Able has control.
A bit of stalling here from Able.
the Snowman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Able has him pressed against the cage.
the Snowman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Able leaning his opponent against the cage.
Able digs a right hand underneath the Snowman's ribcage. the Snowman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Able - that landed with a thud.
Able cracks the Snowman with a nice body shot.
the Snowman is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Able is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Able.
A short left from Able.
Able effectively controlling the action here.
Able lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Able throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Able breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Able misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from the Snowman.
Able misses with an uppercut. the Snowman saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Able throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
the Snowman wants to clinch
and Able counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Able scores with a hook to the body.
Able is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Able lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Able'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.
Able escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Able slips a jab from the Snowman.
Able thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Able throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
the Snowman misses with a wild combination.
the Snowman misses the shot to the body.
Able misses the shot to the body.
Able throws an uppercut from half a mile away. the Snowman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Able misses the body punch
and the Snowman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
the Snowman shoots in and drives through. Able sprawls well.
Able scores with a shot to the body.
the Snowman tries to clinch
and Able counters with a one-two to the body.
Able misses with a two punch combination.
Able closes the distance and pushes the Snowman back into the cage.
Able stalling.
Able scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Able lands a right hand.
It looks like Frosty the Snowman has been cut.
Able just leaning against the Snowman, taking a breather.
Able scores with a shoulder strike.
Able slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Able.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Able holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Unstop Able.
Able lands with a right hand.
Able throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Able is on the wrong end of a nice combination from the Snowman.
the Snowman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Able is fending him off so far but the Snowman persists. Nope, Able circles away and we're back to standing.
Able throws a body punch but the Snowman moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unstop Able dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frosty the Snowman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Able misses with a shot to the body
and the Snowman counters with a left and a right that stings Able.
the Snowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Able misses with a combination
and the Snowman counters with a one-two to the body.
the Snowman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
the Snowman looks to score with a jab to the body but Able is just out of range.
Able has closed the distance and engaged the Snowman in a clinch.
Able just leaning against the Snowman, taking a breather.
Able lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of the Snowman backwards.
Able pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from the Snowman is defended easily by Able.
Able throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling the Snowman to counter with a crisp jab.
the Snowman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Able misses with a wild body shot.
the Snowman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Snowman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Able sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten the Snowman somewhat.
the Snowman shoots in but no luck this time.
Unstop Able has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frosty the Snowman.
the Snowman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
the Snowman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Able clinches up with the Snowman and pushes him back against the cage.
Able manages to break the clinch.
Able is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that the Snowman can do to turn this around?
the Snowman misses with a jab, cross combination.
the Snowman moves out of range of the strikes.
the Snowman tries to land a front kick but Able steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
the Snowman looks to clinch
and Able counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
the Snowman fails to pull guard.
the Snowman wants to get back to striking at distance but Able won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Able digs a right hand underneath the Snowman's ribcage. the Snowman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Able holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Able.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Able lands a body shot.
Able holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Able lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down the Snowman.
Able is stalling here.
Able manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from the Snowman. Able does a little dance to reset his feet.
the Snowman thows a left - swing and a miss!
the Snowman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Able misses with an uppercut.
the Snowman fails with a takedown attempt.
the Snowman tries to clinch up
and Able holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Able is struggling to control the position.
the Snowman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Able fights it off and pushes away nicely.
the Snowman throws a head kick that misses.
Frosty the Snowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Able throws out a loose jab but the Snowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Able thows a left - swing and a miss!
the Snowman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
the Snowman tries to clinch
and Able counters by moving into the clinch.
the Snowman working aggressively here.
the Snowman is working for takedown but Able is calmly controlling the position for now.
Able prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Able.
Able effectively controlling the action here.
Able lands a body shot.
Able lands a body shot in the clinch.
Able lands a nice shot to the body.
Able lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Able - that landed with a thud.
Unstop Able has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Able.
Able manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unstop Able showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Able has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:25
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unstop Able!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cluk Cloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angelov comes to the cage accompanied by sexting. Cloo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Holy Diver. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleks Angelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cluk Cloo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cloo passes Angelov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cloo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cloo thows a huge punch but Angelov dodges it nicely.
Cloo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Angelov tries to kick Cloo off but Cloo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cloo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Angelov!
Angelov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Angelov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cloo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Angelov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Angelov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Angelov tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloo throws a strike there. Angelov manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Angelov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cloo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cloo throwing strikes here but Angelov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cloo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cloo thowing shots but they're missing.
Cloo has control of Angelov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Angelov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cloo breaks from Angelov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloo landing strikes from the mount and Angelov is in trouble!
Cloo looking to finish with strikes here!
Cloo with a couple of short strikes.
Cloo throwing strikes here but Angelov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cloo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Angelov! More shots from Cloo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cluk Cloo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lopez's choice of entrance music: Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cote wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cote has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Cote shoots in.
Lopez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cote shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl out of it but Cote keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Lopez.
Cote wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Cote moves forwards but Lopez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Cote, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lopez lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cote. Lopez pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Lopez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Orcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and faisal ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). faisal ali is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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208 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chief Orcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, faisal ali!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orcus avoids a punch combination nicely.
ali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orcus pushing down on ali's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
ali looks gassed!
Orcus is keen to just control but ali is a slippery customer.
Orcus is looking to stall here but ali recovers full guard.
Orcus trying to control the position from guard on top but ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orcus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orcus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! ali is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Orcus, into his guard.
ali is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Orcus is working an open guard so ali takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
ali looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
ali trying to control from Orcus's half guard. Orcus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ali stays in close to Orcus's body and controls the position.
Orcus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
ali's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Orcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orcus working a defensive guard but ali manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
faisal ali 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.
ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Orcus.
Orcus misses with a body shot.
Orcus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orcus trying to control from ali's half guard. ali has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Orcus stands up from ali's guard - Orcus perhaps looking for a knockout.
ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orcus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orcus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ali shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orcus tries to get to full guard but ali has control of the leg.
Orcus is looking to escape.
Orcus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orcus is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Orcus wants to get back to full guard.
ali content to control rather than advance.
ali wants to control but Orcus is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ali misses with a series of wild punches.
Orcus instigates a clinch.
Orcus breaks the clinch.
ali looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Orcus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ali blocks the strikes from Orcus.
Orcus trying to control but ali postures up.
ali is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
ali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orcus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
faisal ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
ali looks to land a combination but Orcus avoids it well.
Orcus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orcus.
Orcus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ali defends it nicely.
ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orcus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orcus tries to get out of the position.
ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Orcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ali slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ali scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Orcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orcus wants to sweep but no luck.
Orcus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
ali trying to control but Orcus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orcus trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Orcus takes a swing at ali's ribcage but misses.
ali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orcus backs up against the cage.
A combination from ali does no damage.
ali dives in and grabs Orcus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orcus pushes down on ali's head and hops out.
ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ali misses with a takedown attempt
and Orcus counters by moving into the clinch.
ali letting Orcus take a breather here.
Orcus pulls ali into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Orcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
faisal ali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orcus is trying to control the position but ali postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orcus is on top in guard.
ali keeping moving, preventing Orcus from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orcus looking to pass the guard.
Orcus wants to control from the top but ali keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
faisal ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... faisal ali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Demidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vadim Demidov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Lesner's chin.
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275 lbs
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22
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vadim Demidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Lesner!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demidov throws a lazy right hand but Lesner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to de liver by Demidov. Beautiful body shot.
Lesner looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demidov lands a big head kick that sends Lesner tumbling to the mat! Demidov takes a step backwards and waves Lesner back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Shane Lesner has been cut.
Demidov scores with a jab to the body.
Lesner bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Demidov comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lesner falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lesner was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadim Demidov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Shango has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Shango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juliano Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vongkhamchanh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shango lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Juliano Vongkhamchanh has been cut.
Shango scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shango connects with a superb combination that knocks Vongkhamchanh out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Shango before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Vongkhamchanh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Shango!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (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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232 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Red Murder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murder swinging wildly here.
Murder fails to land with a series of punches.
Murder drops Locke with a left and a right! Oh, Locke is hurt - Murder dives into side control looking to finish!
Locke is rocked!
It looks like John Locke has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murder working away.
Locke is still in real trouble! Can Murder finish him?
Locke seems to have recovered his senses.
Locke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Murder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Locke has one foot on Murder's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Locke has eaten all the pies!
Murder throws a right hand that Locke ducks under and follows up with a left that Locke also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke is looking to clinch.
Locke shoots for a double leg takedown but Murder sprawls well. He's pushed Locke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murder swinging wildly here.
Murder throws a combination. Locke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murder throws a series of punches but Locke avoids them all with ease.
Murder is breathing heavily.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke fails with a takedown attempt.
Murder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Locke on the side of the head.
Locke misses with a takedown attempt - Murder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Red Murder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke has a takedown stuffed.
Murder scores with a three punch combo!
Red Murder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Murder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Locke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Murder.
Murder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murder lands a nice shot that snaps Locke's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Locke.
Murder scores with a one two! Locke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murder looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
Locke shoots in and bounces Murder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Locke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murder has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke tries to strike from the bottom.
Murder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Locke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murder is aware though and is defending well.
Murder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Locke looking for subs off his back but Murder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murder stops Locke from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Murder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Locke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Locke.
Locke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murder is trying to defend but Locke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Locke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Locke wants to free his trapped foot but Murder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murder is trying to stand back up but Locke is controlling him
Murder manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke drops back looking for a leg! Murder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murder manages to kick Locke off! Locke jumps back into Murder's guard.
Murder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Murder is trying to control the action in half guard but Locke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Locke wants to control but Murder is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Locke looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murder lands a nice short elbow.
Murder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Locke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Locke is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murder throws a series of strikes that have Locke backpedaling.
Murder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Locke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Locke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Locke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Murder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Murder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Murder!
Murder prevents Locke from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke is trying to control Murder's posture but Murder avoids it.
Murder working the body and head with strikes.
Murder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murder landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Locke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Locke prevents Murder from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Locke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murder as he avoids it easily.
Murder throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Murder throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Murder is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Locke gets a takedown into half guard.
Locke wants to work for an arm triangle but Murder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Locke is working for a submission of some sort.
Locke tries to pass to full mount but Murder defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Locke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Locke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murder misses with a hook.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Murder.
Murder misses the jab.
Nice shot by Murder.
Locke shoots in and drives through. Murder sprawls well.
Locke fails with a takedown attempt.
Red Murder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Locke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murder was covering up waiting for the punch and Locke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Locke has Murder in his guard.
Murder trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Locke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murder has managed to get both his arms back between Locke's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder is looking to work some ground and pound but Locke has wrist control.
Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Locke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murder escapes and throws Locke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Locke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Locke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder working the ground and pound from side control.
Locke is trying to control Murder's posture but Murder avoids it.
Locke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murder's best efforts.
Locke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murder pulls his head out easily.
Murder trying to control from half guard but Locke is working away.
Locke misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Locke tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murder misses with a looping right.
Murder misses with a wild combination.
Locke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Locke defends well.
Locke drops back looking for a leg! Murder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murder manages to kick Locke off! Locke jumps back into Murder's guard.
Murder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Locke 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Em Up - Cypress Hill. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ali Akbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akbar throws out a loose jab but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akbar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akbar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akbar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santiago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akbar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santiago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santiago is positioning himself well to prevent Akbar advancing to mount.
Akbar is breathing heavily.
Santiago pushes Akbar off looking to stand but Akbar dives back in and keeps control.
Santiago wants to improve his position but Akbar is controlling well.
Santiago is trying to stand.
Santiago manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Akbar ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Santiago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santiago throws out a loose jab but Akbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Santiago.
Santiago manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akbar tries to score a body lock takedown but Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santiago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akbar up against the cage.
Akbar looking for a takedown.
Santiago breaks the clinch.
Santiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santiago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santiago throws a shot to the body.
Akbar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santiago wants to slow Akbar down by chopping away at his legs.
Santiago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago cracks Akbar with a good jab.
Santiago lands a left and a right that send Akbar crashing to the mat, dazed. Santiago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Akbar is rocked!
It looks like Ali Akbar has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Akbar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santiago throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Akbar stumbling backwards into the cage! Akbar bounces back off the cage towards Santiago, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Santiago lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Santiago celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlos Santiago!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snowman Nosnom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onufry Zagloba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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245 lbs
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245 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Snowman Nosnom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Onufry Zagloba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zagloba leaves Nosnom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nosnom is defended easily by Zagloba.
Snowman Nosnom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zagloba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zagloba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nosnom is being controlled here.
Nosnom is looking to reverse the position.
Zagloba is trying to get an arm triangle but Nosnom is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nosnom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nosnom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zagloba pulls his head out easily.
Zagloba is looking for a kimura but Nosnom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zagloba to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nosnom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zagloba pulls his head out easily.
Zagloba is looking for a kimura here.
Zagloba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nosnom keeps working.
Nosnom is defending against the submission attempts here by Zagloba.
Zagloba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nosnom moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nosnom is looking for a triangle but Zagloba pushes his legs off easily.
Zagloba wants to control from the top but Nosnom keeps moving.
Nosnom is looking for a triangle but Zagloba pushes his legs off easily.
Zagloba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zagloba postures up.
Nosnom working for a triangle but Zagloba defends it easily.
Zagloba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nosnom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nosnom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zagloba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zagloba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nosnom is breathing heavily.
Zagloba trying to control the position from guard on top but Nosnom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zagloba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nosnom looking to control.
Zagloba trying to control but Nosnom is working from the bottom.
Nosnom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zagloba has eaten all the pies!
Nosnom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zagloba defends it easily.
Nosnom keeping moving, preventing Zagloba from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zagloba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nosnom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zagloba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snowman Nosnom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nosnom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zagloba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zagloba.
Zagloba trying to control the position from guard on top but Nosnom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zagloba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zagloba trying to control the position from guard on top but Nosnom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nosnom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zagloba defends it easily.
Nosnom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nosnom working for a triangle but Zagloba defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagloba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zagloba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nosnom keeping moving, preventing Zagloba from controlling successfully.
Nosnom looking to control.
Nosnom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nosnom keeping moving, preventing Zagloba from controlling successfully.
Nosnom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zagloba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nosnom is trying to control the position but Zagloba postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zagloba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zagloba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zagloba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nosnom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zagloba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zagloba trying to control the position from guard on top but Nosnom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Onufry Zagloba just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zagloba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nosnom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zagloba defends it easily.
Nosnom is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zagloba has his hands clasped together but Nosnom extends an breaks Zagloba's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nosnom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snowman Nosnom!
Snowman Nosnom is the new heavyweight champion!
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