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SFC 16 - Rocked PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Ngaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Kostecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawid Kostecki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Ngaha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dawid Kostecki!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngaha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ngaha wants it to stay on the feet.
Ngaha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostecki slaps away a takedown attempt from Ngaha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kostecki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ngaha pinned against the cage. Ngaha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Kostecki. No joy for Ngaha on that attempt.
Kostecki rushes Ngaha and presses him up against the cage.
Ngaha trying to land knees to the body.
Kostecki working hard to break the clinch.
Kostecki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ngaha.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Ngaha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngaha is trying to break the clinch but Kostecki has him pressed against the cage.
Kostecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostecki moves into range and clinches up with Ngaha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostecki is trying to break free.
Kostecki stalls.
Kostecki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ngaha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ngaha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kostecki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kostecki dodges the punch combination from Ngaha.
Kostecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostecki throws a head kick that misses.
Kostecki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ngaha doesn't seem bothered though.
Ngaha keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kostecki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ngaha fails to land with a series of punches.
Ngaha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kostecki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kostecki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostecki working a defensive guard here.
Ngaha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngaha won't allow Kostecki to get back to his feet.
Ngaha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ngaha has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Kostecki looks gassed!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Chad Ngaha just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kostecki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ngaha's head.
Nice takedown defense from Kostecki. No joy for Ngaha on that attempt.
Kostecki scores with a three punch combo!
Kostecki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ngaha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kostecki somewhat.
Ngaha has closed the distance and engaged Kostecki in a clinch.
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 Chad Ngaha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kostecki wants to clinch up but Ngaha keeps it at a distance.
Kostecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ngaha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ngaha tries to clinch up.
Kostecki moves in looking to clinch but Ngaha pushes him off.
Ngaha shoots in for a takedown but Kostecki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostecki throws a one two combo.
Kostecki tries to clinch but Ngaha moves away
and Ngaha counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kostecki!
Ngaha controlling from the full mount.
Kostecki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kostecki is breathing heavily.
Kostecki working to try and regain half guard.
Kostecki is trying to escape the mount but Ngaha keeps good control and instead manages to take Kostecki's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngaha has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kostecki's body.
Ngaha is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kostecki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kostecki for a finish.
Ngaha has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kostecki trying to control the hands but Ngaha breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngaha is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kostecki looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ngaha really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kostecki.
Ngaha has the hooks in. Kostecki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ngaha is riding his opponent, not letting Kostecki buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngaha has got one arm under Kostecki's chin. This could be trouble... Kostecki trying to control the other hand but Ngaha gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kostecki has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Ngaha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirt Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Auguste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auguste has chosen Team Police - Deja Voodoo as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dirt Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marc Auguste!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Auguste does no damage.
Down bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Down working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Down lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Auguste down.
Down swings around for an armbar but Auguste sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Down's guard.
Auguste throwing strikes but missing.
Auguste stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Down has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Auguste manages to get his head free but now Down has transitioned to an armbar! Auguste grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Down! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dirt Down!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Aha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Aha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aha tries to clinch up.
Maxwell gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Maxwell crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Maxwell.
Maxwell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maxwell is keen to just control but Aha is a slippery customer.
Aha kicks Maxwell off and gets back to his feet.
Aha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maxwell checks it well.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
David Aha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maxwell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Maxwell there.
Aha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maxwell.
Maxwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aha regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maxwell.
Maxwell being controlled here momentarily.
Aha keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
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.
Maxwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maxwell looking to sit in guard and control but Aha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maxwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maxwell is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maxwell trying to keep a closed guard but Aha is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Aha is having none of it.
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.
Aha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maxwell clinches up against the cage.
Aha manages to break the clinch.
Aha is looking to clinch.
Maxwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aha trying to strike off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maxwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maxwell is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Maxwell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maxwell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maxwell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Aha from controlling successfully.
Maxwell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maxwell is trying to control but can't.
Aha wants to get back to his feet.
Maxwell wants to get back to his feet.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aha maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Maxwell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aha has cracked it and Maxwell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Aha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between jose silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson StMarx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying StMarx's choice of entrance music: Skank Monkey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, jose silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jenson StMarx!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and silva wants it to stay on the feet.
silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps StMarx's head backwards.
silva clinches with his opponent.
silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
StMarx avoids a punch combination nicely.
StMarx wants to clinch but silva slips to the side
and silva counters with a big head kick but StMarx shrugs it off.
StMarx closes this distance looking for a takedown but silva circles away.
silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
jose silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson StMarx.
silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses StMarx's sensitive parts.
StMarx looks gassed!
StMarx wants to clinch but silva slips to the side
and silva counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
silva throws a head kick that StMarx semi-blocks.
silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
StMarx is trying desperately to land a takedown but silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for StMarx.
silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
StMarx takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by silva.
jose silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
StMarx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
silva lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by silva.
silva throws a nice looking combination but StMarx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
StMarx tries for a takedown but silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
StMarx is on the wrong end of a nice combination from silva.
silva misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
silva connects with a high kick.
silva throws a sloppy head kick and StMarx moves out of range easily.
silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
silva misses with a head kick.
StMarx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and silva counters with a head kick. That will keep StMarx thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
silva throws a head kick but StMarx moves out of range.
silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
StMarx blocks a head kick by silva.
StMarx 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.
silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst StMarx is controlling him.
silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for StMarx on the ground.
StMarx wants to pass the guard but silva is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva keeping moving, preventing StMarx from controlling successfully.
silva pushes StMarx off and gets back to his feet.
silva lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the body from StMarx misses
and silva counters with a three punch combo that has StMarx backing up. StMarx nods at silva to acknowledge the strikes.
silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed StMarx momentarily.
StMarx shoots in looking for a takedown. silva tries to sprawl out of it but StMarx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
silva connects with a solid leg kick.
silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
silva scores with a kick to the body.
silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. StMarx takes a step back to recover.
silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches StMarx on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
StMarx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jose silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by StMarx.
silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on StMarx. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from StMarx.
silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that StMarx can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by silva.
StMarx has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from silva.
silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from silva.
silva scores with a leg kick.
StMarx takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by silva. That's going to slow StMarx down.
silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by StMarx.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
silva lands a head kick!
StMarx's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StMarx takes one to the chin there.
silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
StMarx takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
silva misses with a wild combination.
silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
silva throws a head kick but StMarx moves out of range.
StMarx closes the distance looking to clinch
and silva counters with a head kick. That will keep StMarx thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva tries a head kick but it misses.
silva throws a head kick that StMarx semi-blocks.
StMarx dives in and grabs silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. silva pushes down on StMarx's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from silva. No joy for StMarx on that attempt.
jose silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson StMarx.
silva lands a head kick!
silva misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by StMarx or perhaps it was just good defense by silva which made him look bad.
silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
silva drives through and clinches with StMarx against the cage.
silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
silva misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva throws a head kick that misses.
StMarx shoots for a takedown but silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of StMarx 's head but he takes it in his stride.
silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for StMarx with that takedown attempt.
silva throws a sloppy head kick and StMarx moves out of range easily.
StMarx tries to score a power double leg takedown but silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten StMarx somewhat.
silva misses with a head kick.
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.
silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on StMarx if he has to take too many more of those.
silva misses with the combination.
StMarx misses with a combination
and silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. StMarx is lucky that one didn't land flush.
silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
StMarx clinches but silva breaks the clinch
and silva counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by StMarx or perhaps it was just good defense by silva which made him look bad.
jose silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
silva lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jose silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
jose silva is winning the standup battle so far.
silva leaves StMarx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
silva scores with a head kick.
silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
StMarx blocks a head kick by silva.
silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps StMarx's head backwards.
silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
StMarx wants to clinch but silva slips to the side
and silva counters with a low kick, right behind StMarx 's knee.
silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from StMarx.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
StMarx takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StMarx avoids the head kick by silva.
StMarx walks into a straight right hand from silva.
silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and StMarx counters with a nice double leg into side control. silva won't be happy with that.
StMarx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
StMarx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
silva wants to control but StMarx postures up.
StMarx is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, StMarx asserts his dominance and retains side control.
StMarx thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
silva is trying to get back to half guard.
silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StMarx has hold of silva's arm. He's looking for a kimura. silva seems comfortable defending it but StMarx has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! silva is real pain and he's forced to tap out! silva is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but StMarx couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jenson StMarx!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Newsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Walker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Newsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Walker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newsome fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Walker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Newsome defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Walker.
Newsome defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Walker.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Newsome is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walker takes Newsome's back.
Walker looking for the choke from the back.
Newsome can't escape the position.
Walker wants to control but Newsome is keeping busy.
Walker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Newsome manages to reverse the position and now he's in Walker's guard. Nice work there by Newsome.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newsome thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newsome is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome 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.
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newsome loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newsome tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Walker has his foot on Newsome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newsome works his way back into a safe position though.
Newsome postures up.
Newsome 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.
Walker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Newsome is defending well. Walker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Newsome has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Walker celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Walker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Octomense (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Octomense!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf fails with the takedown.
Jack Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf shoots in and bounces Octomense off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wolf is fighting to break Octomense's control of his arms but Octomense is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Octomense is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Octomense is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Octomense is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf won't allow Octomense to sweep him here.
Octomense is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Octomense leaves Wolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Octomense sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf scoring well with a low kick there.
Octomense throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Octomense stuffs the takedown attempt from Wolf. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet.
Octomense throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Octomense swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a series of wild punches.
Octomense shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Octomense trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Octomense avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octomense drops back looking for a leg! Wolf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolf manages to kick Octomense off! Octomense jumps back into Wolf's guard.
Octomense is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Octomense 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.
Octomense advances position into side control!
Wolf struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Octomense is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Octomense.
Wolf regains full guard. Nicely done.
Octomense drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wolf looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wolf looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wolf!
Octomense looks gassed!
Wolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Octomense has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Octomense is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Octomense manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Octomense is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Octomense.
Octomense tries to pass to full mount but Wolf defends it.
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 Jack Wolf 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.
Wolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Octomense stops Wolf from passing to mount.
Octomense manages to get back to half guard.
Octomense is looking to improve his position.
Octomense looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf is looking for a kimura but Octomense is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolf to get the leverage.
Octomense looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Octomense trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf seems to be working for a kimura but Octomense defends the submission attempt.
Octomense wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wolf fails with the takedown
and Octomense counters with a takedown into side control.
Octomense tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Octomense tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Octomense has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wolf is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octomense looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Octomense working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wolf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Octomense is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolf is looking to regain half guard here but Octomense keeps moving and retains side control.
Octomense wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is trying to control Octomense's posture but Octomense avoids it.
Wolf is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Octomense scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf is looking to improve his position but Octomense isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Octomense controlling the position easily from mount.
Octomense is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wolf has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wolf is trying desperately to improve position.
Phillip Octomense has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf is working hard here to advance position.
Octomense is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wolf has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wolf!
Wolf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Octomense keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Octomense showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wolf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Octomense counters with a takedown into side control.
Wolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Octomense looking for submissions off his back.
Octomense wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Octomense manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Octomense keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octomense is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolf defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Octomense working a defensive guard here.
Octomense had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wolf trying to control but Octomense is working from the bottom.
Wolf postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Octomense is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wolf, into his guard.
That's two 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.
Octomense got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Octomense has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
Octomense's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Octomense wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Octomense slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Octomense is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolf tries to bench press Octomense off him but Octomense keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Octomense is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Octomense is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wolf is surviving well by controlling Octomense's body position as best he can.
Octomense prevents Wolf from getting the reversal.
Octomense looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octomense is working for a submission of some sort.
Octomense is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wolf is trying to escape the mount.
Octomense has control of Wolf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wolf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wolf is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Octomense comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Octomense 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Octomense!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Boomberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Channon Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Boomberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Channon Storm!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Storm thuds his right hand into Boomberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm throws a series of punches but Boomberg avoids them all with ease.
Storm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Storm throws a series of punches but Boomberg avoids them all with ease.
Storm punishes Boomberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Boomberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Storm works over Boomberg's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Boomberg misses.
Boomberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boomberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boomberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Storm.
Storm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Storm.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Storm with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm looks to land a combination but Boomberg avoids it well.
Boomberg shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boomberg at a distance.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boomberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm throws a combination that misses
and Boomberg counters with a single leg into guard. Storm didn't expect that.
Boomberg is breathing heavily.
Storm wants to stand and escape but Boomberg is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm is adopting a defensive guard.
Storm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boomberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Storm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Boomberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm wanted to stand there but Boomberg had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boomberg, up you get!
A left and a right from Storm both land. Nice combination.
Channon Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Boomberg takes one to the chin there.
Boomberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boomberg lands a high kick!
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boomberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Boomberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm lands with a nice combination. Boomberg backs away looking to recover.
Boomberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm throws a combination that misses
and Boomberg counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at Boomberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Storm scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boomberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Boomberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boomberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for Storm.
Boomberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Storm sprawls well. He's pushed Boomberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Storm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Storm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boomberg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boomberg moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm throws a series of strikes that have Boomberg backpedaling.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boomberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Storm connects with a jab.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boomberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Storm's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Storm duly obliges.
Channon Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boomberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boomberg takes one on the button.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Boomberg's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Storm.
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!
Boomberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm is working the combinations to good effect here.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Storm scores with a punch to the head.
Storm jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boomberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Storm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boomberg moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm with a hook.
Storm throws a series of strikes that have Boomberg backpedaling.
Boomberg needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there.
Storm tries to bum rush Boomberg with a series of wild strikes but Boomberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boomberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Boomberg's head.
Boomberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice combination there by Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Channon Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boomberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm misses with a few strikes there.
Boomberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Storm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm cracks Boomberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boomberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boomberg shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Storm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Storm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boomberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Boomberg should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm connects with the punch.
Storm throws a combination. Boomberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm sizes up Boomberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boomberg tries to clinch up.
Storm throws a good cross that connects.
Channon Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boomberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm with a nice cross.
Storm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Storm catches Boomberg right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Storm.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boomberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boomberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boomberg's hands.
Boomberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Storm.
Storm with a nice cross.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Storm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boomberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Storm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Boomberg's head back.
A shot to de liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing.
Storm lands a jab.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boomberg shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Boomberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm lands a head shot.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Boomberg's head back.
Storm lands with a straight right. Boomberg didn't see that one coming.
Storm misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Storm.
Storm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Storm!
Storm cracks Boomberg with a good jab.
Boomberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut there from Storm.
Boomberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boomberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Storm stalks Boomberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boomberg's face. Boomberg staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from Storm.
Boomberg is rocked!
Storm works over Boomberg's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Boomberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Storm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm cracks Boomberg with a good jab.
Boomberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Dale Boomberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Storm duly obliges.
Boomberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Storm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boomberg on the side of the head.
Boomberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Storm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Storm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Storm.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boomberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Storm lands a two punch combo.
Boomberg takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Storm there.
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boomberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Storm duly obliges.
A punch lands to the side of Boomberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm tests Boomberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Channon Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boomberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Storm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Storm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boomberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Storm cracks Boomberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boomberg shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Storm throws a combination. Boomberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Storm throws a right and a left that Boomberg avoids nicely.
Boomberg takes one on the button.
Boomberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Boomberg's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm misses with a double jab
and Boomberg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Storm's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomberg stops Storm from standing up.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Storm 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.
Boomberg passes Storm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boomberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storm wants to control but Boomberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Storm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boomberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boomberg's back!
Storm is looking for the choke from the back position but Boomberg is controlling his hands well.
Dale Boomberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Boomberg do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Storm controlling well, preventing Boomberg from escaping the position.
Boomberg is working hard here to advance position.
Storm controls the action.
Storm controlling well, preventing Boomberg from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Storm's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Storm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boomberg kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boomberg turns into Storm and is now in his guard.
Boomberg prevents Storm from getting back to his feet.
Storm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boomberg. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg 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.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Storm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boomberg. Boomberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boomberg takes one to the side of the head.
Boomberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Boomberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm scores with a jab.
Storm lands a really nice looking cross but Boomberg seems unphased.
Storm tries to bum rush Boomberg with a series of wild strikes but Boomberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Storm connects with a jab.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Storm but Storm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Storm with a jab.
Storm misses with a double jab.
Storm clobbers Boomberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boomberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Storm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boomberg on the side of the head.
Storm jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Channon Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm throws a combination. Boomberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boomberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Channon Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Channon Storm!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monster Drink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson's entrance music is Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monster Drink!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson scores with a jab.
Drink walks straight into a right hand from Gustafsson - that's dropped him! Gustafsson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Drink from any more punishment! Drink complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gustav Gustafsson!
Gustav Gustafsson retains his bantamweight title!
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