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MH-13 Step Up PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonov Lopescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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173 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonov Lopescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Souza as Lopescu shoots in.
Lopescu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Lopescu, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Lopescu against the cage but Lopescu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Souza drives through with a takedown into guard.
Souza drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Souza as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lopescu screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Souza! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ricardo Souza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Crump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Lock Jaws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Crump has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Crump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Lock Jaws!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crump avoids a kick to the body.
Crump shoots in but no luck this time.
Crump throws a series of punches but Lock Jaws avoids them all with ease.
Lock Jaws pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lock Jaws misses with a few strikes there.
Crump shoots in for a takedown but Lock Jaws shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Crump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lock Jaws throws a push kick but Crump slaps the foot to one side.
Crump slips under a jab from Lock Jaws.
Crump looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lock Jaws trying to keep a closed guard but Crump is proving a slippery customer.
Crump looking to pass the guard.
Lock Jaws is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crump preventing the sweep.
Crump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lock Jaws is keeping the position for now.
Lock Jaws wants to sweep but no luck.
Crump wanted to stand there but Lock Jaws had control of the position.
Lock Jaws utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lock Jaws darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lock Jaws swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jason Crump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lock Jaws circles away.
Sam Lock Jaws is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lock Jaws lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock Jaws lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crump is breathing heavily.
Crump moves out of range of the body kick.
Lock Jaws throws a jab but it's blocked by Crump.
Crump fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lock Jaws jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lock Jaws.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crump crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lock Jaws - the referee stops the clock and Crump gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lock Jaws. Crump manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lock Jaws missing with a left hand there. Crump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crump tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lock Jaws sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crump somewhat.
Lock Jaws misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock Jaws throws the kick towards the body but Crump avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lock Jaws - that will leave a mark!
Lock Jaws tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crump was well out of range. Poor timing from Lock Jaws.
Lock Jaws misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lock Jaws throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lock Jaws thumps Crump with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Lock Jaws.
An inside leg kick lands from Lock Jaws.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lock Jaws.
Lock Jaws pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crump thows a body shot but no joy.
Lock Jaws scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lock Jaws moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lock Jaws.
Lock Jaws misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lock Jaws thows a body shot but no joy.
Lock Jaws throws a looping overhand right but Crump ducks down to avoid it.
Lock Jaws connects with a jab.
Lock Jaws throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lock Jaws misses the jab.
Crump moves away from the strike by Lock Jaws.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crump misses the shot to the body.
Crump takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lock Jaws takes a swing at Crump's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Lock Jaws dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Crump blocks the body kick.
Crump shoots in looking for a takedown. Lock Jaws tries to sprawl out of it but Crump keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lock Jaws manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Crump does no damage.
Crump throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lock Jaws's waist but Lock Jaws gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crump off to one side.
A clash of legs there as Crump blocks the low kick.
Lock Jaws with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lock Jaws throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lock Jaws throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jason Crump has been cut.
Jason Crump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lock Jaws throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lock Jaws throws an overhand right that lands on Crump's shoulder, as Crump tries to avoid the shot.
Lock Jaws looks for the body kick but Crump saw that one coming.
Lock Jaws connects with a solid leg kick.
Sam Lock Jaws seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock Jaws misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lock Jaws.
Lock Jaws is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lock Jaws misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lock Jaws connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lock Jaws.
Crump avoids the body shot from Lock Jaws.
Lock Jaws explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crump is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab lands there for Lock Jaws.
Lock Jaws cracks Crump with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lock Jaws throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lock Jaws connects with a high kick.
Lock Jaws misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lock Jaws.
Lock Jaws fakes the leg kick and cracks Crump in the body.
Lock Jaws looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lock Jaws can pounce on him.
Lock Jaws lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lock Jaws misses with a kick to the body.
Lock Jaws pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lock Jaws throws and low kick but Crump moves out of range easily.
Lock Jaws tries a head kick but it misses.
Lock Jaws looks to land a left hand but Crump moved out of range nicely.
Crump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lock Jaws throws out the jab.
Crump will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lock Jaws.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock Jaws takes a swing at Crump's ribcage but misses.
Lock Jaws throws a leg kick but Crump sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crump crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lock Jaws - the referee stops the clock and Crump gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lock Jaws. Crump manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lock Jaws thows a body shot but no joy.
Crump avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lock Jaws scores with a spinning back kick!
Lock Jaws looks to land a right hand but Crump moved out of range.
Lock Jaws has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lock Jaws rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crump dodges the punch combination from Lock Jaws.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lock Jaws. Crump does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crump fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Crump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lock Jaws misses with a double jab
and Crump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lock Jaws throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crump takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lock Jaws misses with a shot to the body
and Crump counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lock Jaws!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lock Jaws is looking to get to half guard.
Lock Jaws tries to hold on but Crump pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lock Jaws is desperately trying to improve his position but Crump has a good base and remains in mount.
Lock Jaws is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Lock Jaws showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Crump's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lock Jaws throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lock Jaws lands a right hook to the body.
Crump looks for a takedown but Lock Jaws sprawls well.
Crump fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lock Jaws will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock Jaws throws a big shot that misses.
Crump shoots in for a double leg but Lock Jaws sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Crump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crump throws a right and a left that Lock Jaws avoids nicely.
Crump looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lock Jaws is fending him off so far but Crump persists. Nope, Lock Jaws circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crump takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lock Jaws throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A leg kick checked by Crump.
Lock Jaws misses with a two punch combination.
Lock Jaws throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crump.
Crump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lock Jaws scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crump shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lock Jaws sprawls well. Lock Jaws wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crump gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lock Jaws lands a high kick!
Lock Jaws misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Crump misses.
Lock Jaws clobbers Crump with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crump walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Lock Jaws.
Both fighters circling a little - Lock Jaws finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lock Jaws tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crump was well out of range. Poor timing from Lock Jaws.
Lock Jaws misses with a body kick.
Crump avoids a kick to the body.
Lock Jaws misses with a hook. Crump ducked under it nicely.
Lock Jaws scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lock Jaws throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crump gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock Jaws scores with a jab.
Lock Jaws uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lock Jaws misses with a kick to the body.
Crump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lock Jaws misses with a body shot
enabling Crump to counter with a crisp jab.
Crump avoids the head kick by Lock Jaws.
Lock Jaws thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crump if he has to take too many more of those.
Lock Jaws misses with a body shot.
Lock Jaws turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lock Jaws misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crump.
Lock Jaws tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crump was well out of range. Poor timing from Lock Jaws.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock Jaws scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lock Jaws.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lock Jaws. Crump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lock Jaws throws a hook but Crump avoids it easily.
Lock Jaws looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crump avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jason Crump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lock Jaws fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lock Jaws misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crump throws a lazy head kick
and Lock Jaws counters with an outside leg kick.
Lock Jaws falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Lock Jaws comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lock Jaws 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Lock Jaws!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Just Bleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnnie Just Bleed told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnnie Just Bleed!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just Bleed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Damon sprawls well. Damon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Just Bleed gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Just Bleed or perhaps it was just good defense by Damon which made him look bad.
Just Bleed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Josh Damon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnnie Just Bleed.
Damon stuffs the takedown attempt from Just Bleed. Just Bleed gets slowly back to his feet.
Damon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Just Bleed sprawls well initially but Damon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Damon wants to control but Just Bleed is keeping him busy.
Damon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Just Bleed looks gassed!
Damon is just content to waste time from the top position. Just Bleed takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Damon 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.
Just Bleed keeping moving, preventing Damon from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon 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.
Just Bleed wants to get back to his feet but Damon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Damon forces his way into half guard.
Just Bleed is refusing to be controlled, as Damon sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Damon wants to work for an arm triangle but Just Bleed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Damon is looking for a kimura but Just Bleed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Damon to get the leverage.
Damon is trying to work for a kimura but Just Bleed is defending well.
Damon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Just Bleed sees it coming and defends easily.
Damon wants to take a breather but Just Bleed is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Just Bleed is trying to stand back up but Damon is controlling him
Damon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Just Bleed defends it well.
Damon is trying to control. Just Bleed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Just Bleed is trying to get back to full guard.
Damon is trying to control the action in half guard but Just Bleed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Damon is working for a kimura but Just Bleed is defending it quite comfortably.
Just Bleed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Damon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Damon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Damon seems to be working for a kimura but Just Bleed defends the submission attempt.
Just Bleed wants to get back to his feet.
Just Bleed is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Damon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Just Bleed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Damon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Damon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Just Bleed tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Damon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Damon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonyong Bayawak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonyong Bayawak will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Hammersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonyong Bayawak!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayawak throws a shot to the body.
Bayawak throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Hammersmith colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bayawak as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Hammersmith is left battered and dazed whilst Bayawak and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonyong Bayawak!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Gale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons misses with a head kick.
Gale tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibbons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibbons staying out of range there.
Gale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibbons.
Gale throws a leg kick but Gibbons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Gibbons blocks the leg kick.
Gibbons is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gale.
Gale tries a head kick but it misses.
Gale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gale tries to clinch up but Gibbons circles away and keeps his distance.
Gibbons wants to clinch.
Gale throws a sloppy head kick and Gibbons moves out of range easily.
Gibbons moves into the clinch successfully.
Gibbons works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibbons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale looking for a guillotine here but Gibbons defends easily.
Gibbons trying to control the position from guard on top but Gale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibbons won't allow Gale to sweep him here.
Gibbons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gibbons gets to his feet - Gale follows without any prompting.
Gibbons gets the takedown into side control.
Gibbons trying to control the action but Gale is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gale is trying to improve his position.
Gale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gibbons looks gassed!
Gale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gale is looking to improve his position.
Gale is staying active underneath Gibbons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gale gets full guard.
Gale keeping full guard, as Gibbons tries to pass.
Gale doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gibbons escapes and throws Gale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gibbons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gale taking a bit of punishment here - Gibbons scoring with strikes.
Gibbons wants to control but Gale is keeping him busy.
Gale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gale wants to pass to mount but Gibbons is defending the position.
Gale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibbons sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gibbons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gale is working for a submission of some sort.
Gibbons is looking for a sweep. Gale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibbons gets back to full guard.
Gale trying to control but Gibbons is working from the bottom.
Gale stands and throws Gibbons's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Gale will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gale cracks Gibbons with an open hand slap.
Gibbons checks a low kick from Gale.
Gale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gibbons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gibbons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gale is trying desperately to improve position.
Gibbons manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gale to take his back!
Gale is taking damage to the body and head.
Gibbons is trying to stick to Gale's back but Gale is turning into Gibbons. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gibbons's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gale.
Gibbons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gale trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibbons pulls Gale in close to his closed guard and prevents Gale from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gibbons's head.
Gale wants to get up but he can't break Gibbons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gibbons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gale is one step ahead there.
Gibbons throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two 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.
Gale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibbons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gale postures up in Gibbons's guard and throws a big left but Gibbons blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gibbons's head.
Gale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibbons. That did some damage!
Gale tries to land a leg kick but Gibbons saw it coming and moves away.
Gale cracks Gibbons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gibbons is looking to clinch but Gale is avoiding it.
Gale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gibbons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gibbons checks a leg kick nicely.
Gale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gale tries to score with a low kick but Gibbons moves his leg out of the way.
Gale tried to score with a low kick but Gibbons checks it.
Gale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gibbons is out of range and Gale settles back down.
Gibbons pushes Gale up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons breaks from the clinch.
Gale throws a lazy body kick
and Gibbons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gibbons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gibbons avoids a wild elbow strike from Gale.
Gale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gibbons slows down the pace here.
Gibbons blocks an elbow strike from Gale.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gale lands an elbow inside.
Gibbons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gale's elbow.
Gale trying to land knees to the body.
Gale misses with an elbow strike.
Gibbons leaning against his opponent.
Gibbons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gale lands a left hand.
Gibbons tries to pull guard but Gale won't allow it.
Chris Gale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Gibbons.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gale.
Gale lands an elbow just above Gibbons 's eye.
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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
Gale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gale scores with a shoulder strike.
Gale lands an elbow inside.
Gale misses with the head strike.
Gale lands an elbow that stopped Gibbons in his tracks for a moment.
Gale managing to block the knees to the body from Gibbons.
Gale fails to pull guard.
Gale is looking to control Gibbons's arms but Gibbons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gale has his back to the cage.
Gale misses with an elbow strike.
Gibbons struggles to land a body shot inside as Gale controls his hands.
Gale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gibbons.
Gibbons avoids the elbow strike from Gale, against the cage.
Gale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gibbons fails to pull guard.
Gibbons tries to pull guard but Gale won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gale.
Gale stalling in the clinch but Gibbons improves position.
Gale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gibbons as Gale tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Gale dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gale is looking to chop away at Gibbons's legs.
Gale punishes Gibbons's body with a nice straight punch.
Gibbons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gale manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gale manages to get to full guard.
Gale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gale is on top in guard.
Gale trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibbons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale trying to control but Gibbons is working from the bottom.
Gibbons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gibbons's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbons trying to control from the bottom.
Peter Gibbons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gibbons wants to control but Gale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gale scores with a jab to the body.
Gale lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibbons's calf.
Gibbons avoids the head kick by Gale.
Chris Gale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gibbons pushes Gale up against the cage in a clinch.
Gibbons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gibbons's defenses.
Gale lands an elbow just above Gibbons 's eye.
Gibbons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gibbons tries for a takedown but Gale manages to get underhooks.
Gale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gibbons avoids it.
Gibbons has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gale uses from the top position.
Gale pushing down on Gibbons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gibbons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gibbons controlling the position for now.
Gale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons is staying active underneath Gale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gibbons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gibbons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gale pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibbons gets the takedown into side control.
Gibbons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gibbons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gale sneaks back into half guard.
Gibbons tries to stand and escape but Gale is controlling the position.
Gibbons trying to control the action but Gale is working from the bottom.
Peter Gibbons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Gale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gale wants to control but Gibbons is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Gale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Gale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dhali Llamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Simunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simunek has chosen Testament - True Believer as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhali Llamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Simunek!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llamma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simunek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Llamma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simunek.
Llamma swings for the body but Simunek moves out of range.
Llamma misses with a series of wild punches.
Llamma throws a hook to the side of Simunek's head but Simunek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Llamma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simunek staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Llamma.
Dhali Llamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llamma misses with a body shot.
Llamma moves in looking to clinch but Simunek pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Llamma.
Llamma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simunek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Llamma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simunek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Llamma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamma wants to clinch up but Simunek keeps it at a distance.
Llamma is looking to clinch.
Llamma is looking to clinch.
Llamma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Llamma throws a hook to the side of Simunek's head but Simunek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Llamma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Llamma tries to clinch up but Simunek circles away and keeps his distance.
Llamma throws a hook but Simunek avoids it easily.
No joy there for Llamma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Llamma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simunek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Llamma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Llamma looks to throw the jab but Simunek is out of range.
Simunek throws a series of punches but Llamma moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simunek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Llamma.
A jab from Llamma misses.
Llamma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simunek defending well as Llamma loads up on a big left hand.
Llamma throws out a loose jab but Simunek uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llamma. Simunek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Llamma thows a body shot but no joy.
Llamma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simunek looks gassed!
Llamma catches Simunek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Llamma lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llamma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simunek walks into a stiff left hand from Llamma.
Llamma lands the left hand.
It looks like Martin Simunek has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simunek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Llamma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simunek drops his hands momentarily and Llamma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Llamma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simunek counters with a two punch combo.
Llamma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Llamma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Llamma looks to land a combination but Simunek avoids it well.
Llamma tries to bum rush Simunek with a series of wild strikes but Simunek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Llamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Llamma throws a body punch but Simunek moves out of range.
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.
Llamma just misses with a punch to the body.
Llamma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simunek was well out of range. Poor timing from Llamma.
Simunek ducks under a wild hook from Llamma.
Llamma misses with a body shot.
Llamma just misses with a punch to the body.
Llamma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simunek.
Simunek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simunek slips a jab from Llamma.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Llamma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simunek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Llamma works over Simunek's head and body with a nice combination.
Llamma throws a series of punches but Simunek moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhali Llamma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Simunek's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body punch from Llamma.
Llamma connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Simunek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Llamma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simunek.
Simunek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Llamma.
Simunek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llamma.
Simunek keeps the fight on the outside.
Llamma looks to throw the jab but Simunek is out of range.
Simunek keeps the fight on the outside.
Llamma throws a series of punches but Simunek avoids them all with ease.
Simunek avoids the body shot from Llamma.
Simunek is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Llamma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simunek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Llamma throws out the jab.
Llamma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simunek.
Simunek moves out of range as Llamma strikes.
Llamma wants to clinch.
Llamma lands an overhand right.
Llamma is looking to clinch but Simunek is avoiding it.
Simunek swinging wildly here.
Llamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simunek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Llamma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Llamma misses with a looping left.
Simunek defending well as Llamma loads up on a big left hand.
Simunek ducks under a wild hook from Llamma.
Dhali Llamma is winning the standup battle so far.
Llamma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simunek lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simunek.
Simunek misses with a combination
and Llamma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Llamma swinging wildly here.
Llamma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llamma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simunek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Llamma just misses with a punch to the body.
Llamma is looking to clinch but Simunek is avoiding it.
Llamma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simunek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Llamma tries to clinch there but Simunek circles away.
Nice defenses there by Simunek.
Simunek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Llamma misses.
Llamma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simunek manages to avoid it.
Simunek looks to land a combination but Llamma avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llamma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simunek.
Llamma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Simunek might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Llamma has got the better of the exchanges.
Simunek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Llamma cracks Simunek with a good jab.
Llamma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Llamma looks to land a combination. Simunek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Llamma throws a series of punches but Simunek moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Llamma tries to clinch there but Simunek circles away.
Llamma misses with a body shot.
Llamma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhali Llamma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Simunek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Llamma misses with a two punch combination.
Simunek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dhali Llamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Llamma tries to close the distance and clinch but Simunek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Llamma takes a swing at Simunek's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Llamma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simunek doesn't seem phased though.
Simunek throws a right hand that Llamma ducks under and follows up with a left that Llamma also avoids with ease.
Llamma doesn't manage to clinch there - Simunek circles away.
Llamma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simunek manages to avoid it.
Llamma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simunek can do to turn this around?
Llamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simunek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simunek avoids the body shot from Llamma.
Simunek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Llamma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llamma. Simunek does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Llamma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simunek counters with a left and a right that stings Llamma.
Llamma throws a good cross that connects.
Simunek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simunek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Llamma.
Llamma misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Llamma.
The fighters circle momentarily. Llamma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Llamma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simunek counters with a three punch combo that has Llamma backing up. Llamma nods at Simunek to acknowledge the strikes.
Llamma tries to clinch but Simunek moves out of range.
Simunek swats away the attempt to clinch by Llamma.
Martin Simunek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simunek tries to bum rush Llamma with a series of wild strikes but Llamma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simunek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Llamma throws out the jab.
Llamma tries to clinch there but Simunek circles away.
Simunek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Llamma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simunek slips a straight right by Llamma.
Llamma connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Llamma misses with a double jab.
Llamma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llamma. Simunek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simunek avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llamma misses with a looping right.
Llamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Llamma tries to clinch but Simunek is having none of it.
Llamma misses with a body shot
and Simunek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Llamma.
Llamma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Llamma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simunek counters with a three punch combo that has Llamma backing up. Llamma nods at Simunek to acknowledge the strikes.
Llamma misses with a combination
and Simunek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dhali Llamma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simunek moves away from the strike by Llamma.
Simunek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Llamma tries to clinch up but Simunek circles away and keeps his distance.
Llamma throws a body punch but Simunek moves out of range.
Llamma connects with a jab.
Llamma misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Llamma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Llamma throws a shot from downtown. Simunek moves away and avoids it.
Llamma throws a big shot that misses.
Simunek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Llamma.
Llamma swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dhali Llamma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Llamma 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dhali Llamma!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hood has chosen Robin Hood Theme as his entrance music. Robin Hood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Monson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Hood!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hood circles away.
Hood moves into the clinch successfully.
Hood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jeff Monson has been cut.
Hood scores with a shoulder strike.
Hood connects with a knee to the head.
Hood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt - Hood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hood, as that shot connected.
Monson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hood moves into the clinch.
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!
Monson tries to pull guard but Hood holds him up against the cage and eventually Monson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Monson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hood lands a takedown into guard.
Hood being controlled here momentarily.
Monson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hood thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hood trying to control but Monson is working from the bottom.
Hood throwing strikes from guard but Monson blocks nicely.
Hood trying to control but Monson is working from the bottom.
Monson working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hood forces Monson back against the cage and clinches.
Hood breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Monson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood goes for a takedown attempt but Monson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Monson wants to clinch but Hood slips to the side
and Hood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hood lands an elbow inside that Monson shrugs off.
Monson is rocked!
Monson is pressed against the cage. Hood pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Monson! Two more big strikes from Hood and Monson crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robin Hood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cletus Kasady was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Claus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cletus Kasady!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Kasady finds it's target.
Claus needs to keep his hands up - Kasady had a free shot at his head there.
Kasady lands a left and a right that send Claus crashing to the mat, dazed. Kasady thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Claus is rocked!
It looks like Fred Claus has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Claus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kasady lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasady.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kasady.
Claus fails to pull guard.
Kasady lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kasady.
Claus is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Kasady.
A short right from Kasady.
Kasady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady lands a left hand.
Kasady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Claus backwards.
Claus avoiding damage as Kasady throws knees to the body.
Kasady breaks the clinch.
Kasady drops Claus with a beautiful combination! Claus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kasady is looking for the KO!
Oh Claus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kasady rushes Claus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Claus seems to have got his legs back now.
Claus jumps guard but Kasady stands there with Claus around his waist. Claus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kasady breaks the clinch.
Claus misses with a looping left.
Kasady misses with a series of wild punches.
Claus shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasady sprawls well. He's pushed Claus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Claus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasady throws a series of punches but Claus avoids them all with ease.
Kasady doesn't manage to clinch there - Claus circles away.
Kasady lands a jab.
Kasady is looking to clinch.
Claus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claus shoots in for a takedown but Kasady shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claus misses with a double jab
and Kasady counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kasady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claus throws out a loose jab but Kasady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasady misses with a double jab.
Kasady slips under a jab from Claus.
Kasady bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Claus slips a jab and a cross from Kasady.
Claus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasady closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Claus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Claus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kasady is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claus dips to his left and cracks Kasady with an uppercut!
Claus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Claus misses with a hook to the body
and Kasady counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kasady punishes Claus's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Kasady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Claus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Claus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasady.
Claus misses with a hook. Kasady ducked under it nicely.
Claus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasady counters with a one-two to the body.
Kasady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kasady wants to clinch.
Kasady clinches up with Claus and pushes him back against the cage.
Claus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasady walks away with a smile on his face. Claus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Claus wants to clinch but Kasady slips to the side
and Kasady counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claus backwards.
Kasady leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Kasady.
Claus looking for a takedown.
A short left from Kasady.
Kasady is working Claus over against the cage.
Kasady lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kasady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kasady digs a right hand into Claus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Claus's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Kasady.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kasady lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Claus goes for a takedown attempt but Kasady pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Claus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasady connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasady rushes Claus and presses him up against the cage.
Cletus Kasady seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasady lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kasady.
Kasady lands an uppercut.
Claus tries to pull guard but Kasady holds him up against the cage and eventually Claus drops back down to his feet.
Kasady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasady stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claus successfully pulls guard.
Claus has a closed guard, preventing Kasady from standing up.
Claus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claus pulls Kasady in to control the position.
Kasady preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasady is looking to stand up but Claus won't let him.
Claus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Claus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Claus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cletus Kasady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasady looks to land a right hand but Claus moved out of range.
Kasady tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Claus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Claus closes the distance but Kasady moves to the side
and Kasady counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claus swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Kasady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fred Claus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab by Kasady.
A shot to the body from Claus misses
and Kasady counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Claus tries to bum rush Kasady with a series of wild strikes but Kasady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasady scores with a hook to the body. Claus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasady gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kasady.
Kasady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Claus backwards.
Claus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kasady smiles and moves away.
Claus misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasady smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kasady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Claus.
Kasady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Claus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Claus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kasady sprawls well. Kasady wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Claus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasady uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Claus.
Claus looks to land a right hand but Kasady moved out of range.
A slow jab from Claus misses its intended target.
Kasady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasady.
Claus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
No joy there for Kasady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kasady moves into the clinch.
Kasady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claus backwards.
Kasady is leaning against Claus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claus tries to pull guard but Kasady won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Claus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasady manages to break the clinch.
Claus dodges the punch combination from Kasady.
Kasady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claus throws out the jab.
Claus misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasady misses with a combination
and Claus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Claus. That snapped Kasady's head back.
Kasady connects with a body shot.
Kasady goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slow jab from Claus misses its intended target.
Claus misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasady is looking to clinch.
Kasady tries to clinch but Claus is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Kasady really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Claus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Claus shoots in looking for a takedown. Kasady tries to sprawl out of it but Claus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kasady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Claus digs a good hook to Kasady's body.
Kasady closes the distance and pushes Claus back into the cage.
Kasady lands an elbow inside that Claus shrugs off.
Kasady scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasady.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasady.
Still in the clinch, Kasady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kasady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claus throws a right and a left that Kasady avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady wants to clinch.
Kasady tries to clinch but Claus moves out of range.
Claus tests Kasady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Claus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Claus throws a nice looking combination but Kasady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasady closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kasady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Claus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasady counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kasady ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kasady has managed to clinch.
Kasady pushes Claus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kasady lands a hook that snaps the head of Claus backwards.
Claus tries to pull guard but Kasady won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kasady.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short body shot lands from Kasady as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kasady as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kasady.
Kasady comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasady.
Nice body punch from Kasady - that landed with a thud.
Kasady lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasady lands a shot to the body.
Kasady stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kasady lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasady looking to throw knees to the head but Claus is blocking nicely.
Kasady lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasady lands with a right to the head.
Kasady lands a nice uppercut.
Claus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Claus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kasady smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Claus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasady fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Claus to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Claus looks to clinch but Kasady throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Claus taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cletus Kasady!
Cletus Kasady is the new welterweight champion!
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