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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herteruiop Jertuaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Romero Basquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Herteruiop Jertuaser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joel Romero Basquez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basquez throws a head kick but Jertuaser moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Basquez.
Jertuaser throws the kick towards the body but Basquez avoids it.
Jertuaser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Basquez tries to avoid it but Jertuaser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Basquez to the ground. Basquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Basquez throws a lazy right hand but Jertuaser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jertuaser is looking to clinch.
Basquez wants to counter with a clinch but Jertuaser pushes him away.
Jertuaser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jertuaser dives in and grabs Basquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basquez pushes down on Jertuaser's head and hops out.
Basquez throws a leg kick but Jertuaser checks it.
Jertuaser appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jertuaser will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jertuaser avoids the head kick by Basquez.
Basquez rushes Jertuaser and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jertuaser - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Basquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jertuaser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basquez moves away.
Basquez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basquez misses with a two punch combination.
Basquez has managed to clinch.
Jertuaser jumps guard and drags Basquez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jertuaser keeping moving, preventing Basquez from controlling successfully.
Jertuaser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Basquez throwing strikes but missing.
Basquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Basquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jertuaser, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser blocks a jab.
Basquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Basquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Basquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jertuaser crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Basquez - the referee stops the clock and Jertuaser gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Basquez. Jertuaser manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Basquez tries to land a leg kick but Jertuaser saw it coming and moves away.
Basquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Jertuaser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herteruiop Jertuaser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Jertuaser with that takedown attempt.
Basquez throws a head kick that Jertuaser semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basquez throws a sloppy head kick and Jertuaser moves out of range easily.
Basquez looks winded!
Basquez leaves Jertuaser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero Basquez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Basquez moves into the clinch.
Jertuaser manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Basquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jertuaser, up you get!
Basquez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jertuaser is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Herteruiop Jertuaser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jertuaser checks a low kick from Basquez.
Basquez throws a series of punches but Jertuaser moves out of range.
Joel Romero Basquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basquez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Basquez throws a head kick but Jertuaser moves out of range.
Basquez throws a head kick that misses.
Jertuaser wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Basquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basquez throws a head kick but Jertuaser moves out of range.
Basquez is breathing heavily.
Jertuaser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Basquez swivels and escapes.
Basquez clinches with his opponent.
Basquez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jertuaser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jertuaser jumps guard and drags Basquez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jertuaser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jertuaser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Basquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Basquez looking to sit in guard and control but Jertuaser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jertuaser wants to control from the top but Basquez keeps moving.
Jertuaser really is a fat lump.
Jertuaser is standing up over Basquez. Basquez looks to escape but Jertuaser dives into side control.
Basquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Basquez tries to escape but Jertuaser is in control.
Jertuaser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jertuaser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basquez tries to escape but Jertuaser is in control.
Basquez tries to improve position but can't.
Jertuaser throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jertuaser trying to control the position but Basquez is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero Basquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Basquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jertuaser's guard.
Jertuaser manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jertuaser manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Basquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jertuaser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Basquez stands and steps away. Jertuaser gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Basquez.
Basquez throws a sloppy head kick and Jertuaser moves out of range easily.
Basquez moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Basquez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basquez drags the fight down to the ground.
Basquez wants to stand and escape but Jertuaser is having none of it.
Jertuaser gets to his feet - Basquez follows without any prompting.
Basquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Basquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basquez has Jertuaser pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Basquez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jertuaser tumbling to the mat - Basquez dives into Jertuaser's guard.
Jertuaser pushes Basquez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Basquez leaves Jertuaser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jertuaser manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Basquez is looking to pass into half guard but Jertuaser pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jertuaser is in guard.
Jertuaser trying to control but Basquez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Basquez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jertuaser has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jertuaser trying to control the action but Basquez is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jertuaser lands some shots froms side control.
Basquez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jertuaser is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from Jertuaser seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Basquez is trying to buck Jertuaser off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Herteruiop Jertuaser did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jertuaser shoots in looking for a takedown but Basquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jertuaser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jertuaser dives in and grabs Basquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basquez pushes down on Jertuaser's head and hops out.
Basquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jertuaser tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Basquez manages to circle out of the way.
Jertuaser shoots in for a double leg but Basquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herteruiop Jertuaser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basquez rushes Jertuaser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Basquez misses with an elbow strike.
Basquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jertuaser fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jertuaser lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Basquez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Basquez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Basquez throws a sloppy head kick and Jertuaser moves out of range easily.
Joel Romero Basquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jertuaser rushes Basquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jertuaser lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jertuaser has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Basquez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Basquez jumps guard.
Jertuaser is standing up over Basquez. Basquez looks to escape but Jertuaser dives into side control.
Jertuaser is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Basquez is trying to escape and Jertuaser transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Basquez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jertuaser! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herteruiop Jertuaser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jryl Maralit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Maxwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jryl Maralit!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell throws a head kick that misses.
Maralit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maxwell is trying to pull guard but Maralit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maralit lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Scott Maxwell has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maralit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maxwell's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maralit.
Maxwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maralit to keep the fight standing.
Maralit lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maralit manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maxwell blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maxwell pulls Maralit into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is looking for a triangle but Maralit pushes his legs off easily.
Maxwell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maralit is controlling him.
Maralit trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Maxwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maralit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maxwell is tightening it up a little... Maralit has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maralit reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maralit taps out! Nice BJJ there by Maxwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scott Maxwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louie Uzl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Suker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Louie Uzl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Davor Suker!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Uzl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Uzl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uzl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suker keeps Uzl at a distance using the push kick.
Suker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uzls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uzl doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Suker counters with a big head kick but Uzl shrugs it off.
It looks like Louie Uzl has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzl tries to close the distance and clinch but Suker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uzl gets a clinch.
Suker dodges an elbow strike from Uzl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Uzl.
Suker missing with knees to the body.
Suker manages to break the clinch.
Suker connects with a solid leg kick.
Suker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Suker tries to land a body kick
and Uzl counters by moving into the clinch.
Uzl is trying to break the clinch but Suker is controlling him.
Uzl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Uzl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davor Suker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suker throws a series of punches but Uzl avoids them all with ease.
Uzl looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suker scores with a push kick.
Uzl is breathing heavily.
Suker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uzl takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uzl tries to clinch but Suker moves out of range.
Suker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uzl's calf.
Suker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzl fails with the takedown
and Suker counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louie Uzl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suker scores with a kick to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suker!
Suker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Suker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louie Uzl's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Uzl has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Suker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suker lands a nice shot to the body.
Suker scores with a kick to the body.
Suker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Uzl will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suker scores with a head kick.
Crunch! Suker slams his shin into Uzl's torso.
Suker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suker!
Suker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Suker misses.
Uzl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Suker lands a nice looking body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Suker.
Louie Uzl's cut is getting worse.
Uzl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uzl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uzl on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Louie Uzl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzl takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Suker lands a really nice looking cross but Uzl seems unphased.
Suker connects with a leg kick. Uzl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suker throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick from Suker lands but Uzl takes it in his stride.
Davor Suker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uzl on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uzl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suker catches Uzl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uzl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davor Suker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suker lands a jab to Uzl's midsection.
Suker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Suker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Louie Uzl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suker jabs Uzl right on the nose. Uzl blinks but takes it well.
Suker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Suker tries to bum rush Uzl with a series of wild strikes but Uzl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uzl tries to clinch but Suker moves out of range.
And Suker responds with a good body kick, but Uzl manages to step out the way in time.
Uzl blocks a head kick by Suker.
Suker throws a head kick that Uzl semi-blocks.
Suker connects with a leg kick. Uzl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suker connects with a nice looking jab.
Suker scores with a sloppy right hand. Uzl should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suker blocks a head kick by Uzl.
Uzl takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! Suker slams his shin into Uzl's torso.
Suker scores with a nice body kick.
Suker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Suker misses with a head kick.
Suker scores with a nice head shot.
Uzl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Louie Uzl's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Suker lands a jab to the nose.
Uzl takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suker jabs Uzl right on the nose. Uzl blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzl takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Uzl is rocked!
Suker with a hook.
Oh Uzl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suker throws a shot to the body.
Suker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Suker duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suker, right into the meat.
Suker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Suker there.
Suker digs a good body shot into Uzl's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suker lands with a straight right. Uzl didn't see that one coming.
Suker lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Suker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louie Uzl's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suker scores with a head kick. Uzl tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circle, before Suker throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Uzl's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Suker lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Davor Suker!
Our winner, Davor Suker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fong Say Yuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fong Say Yuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Hunter!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Say Yuk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Say Yuk quickly recovers to half guard.
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunter passes to side control.
Say Yuk is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter working the ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Fong Say Yuk has been cut.
Say Yuk taking a bit of punishment here - Hunter scoring with strikes.
Fong Say Yuk's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Say Yuk avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hunter.
Hunter controls the position.
Hunter cracks Say Yuk with a big right hand but Say Yuk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fong Say Yuk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hunter controlling the position from side mount.
Hunter is chipping away with strikes.
Jeez, Fong Say Yuk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fong Say Yuk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Hunter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jo jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omid Shainji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, jo jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Omid Shainji!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shainji shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shainji is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shainji with a nice head shot there.
Shainji with a nice head shot there.
Shainji landing some decent shots from guard.
Shainji content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shainji stands up over jo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shainji postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
jo is breathing heavily.
Shainji loads up on a big left hand. jo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Shainji looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! jo can't hide his disappointment, as Shainji celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omid Shainji!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Arthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shayne Cairncross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Arthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shayne Cairncross!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cairncross ducks under a wild hook from Arthur.
Cairncross with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arthur counters by moving into the clinch.
Arthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cairncross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arthur smiles and moves away.
Nice body punch from Cairncross.
Arthur loads up on a big right hand but Cairncross slips the punch.
Cairncross throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cairncross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arthur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cairncross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cairncross lands a right hook to the body.
Arthur throws a push kick but Cairncross slaps the foot to one side.
Cairncross throws a low kick but Arthur moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cairncross misses with a few strikes there.
Arthur tries to counter with a takedown but Cairncross is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arthur. Cairncross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arthur scores with a push kick.
Arthur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arthur closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cairncross to the mat! Cairncross manages to get full guard.
Cairncross pushes Arthur off and scrambles back to his feet.
Arthur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arthur working away.
Arthur has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cairncross is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Arthur yanks on the arm and Cairncross is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Arthur.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Arthur!
James Arthur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Antonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Rodgers (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Antonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonov feints and then cracks Rodgers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodgers down.
Rodgers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Antonov back to the cage. Rodgers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Antonov throws a front kick aimed at Rodgers's knee but Rodgers avoids it well.
Antonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antonov delivers a nice body kick.
Antonov lands a leg kick that knocks Rodgers off balance momentarily.
Antonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodgers.
Antonov throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers is looking for the big counter here.
Rodgers with a jab.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Antonov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Antonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Antonov moves out of range.
Rodgers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Antonov.
Donk. Rodgers catches Antonov right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodgers connects with a jab.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antonov.
Antonov misses with a few strikes there.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Antonov.
Rodgers lands a jab to the head.
Rodgers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodgers checks a low kick from Antonov.
Antonov throws a series of punches but Rodgers avoids them all with ease.
Rodgers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Antonov throws a leg kick but Rodgers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andy Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Rodgers does no damage.
Antonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Antonov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Antonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Antonov.
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers wants to slow Antonov down by chopping away at his legs.
Antonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antonov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Antonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodgers on the side of the head.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Antonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Antonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Antonov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Antonov counters with a head kick.
Antonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodgers is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Antonov thuds his shin into the meat of Rodgers's side.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antonov moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Antonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Antonov misses.
Rodgers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Antonov. Antonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Antonov misses with a body kick.
Antonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
Rodgers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Antonov slips a jab and a cross from Rodgers.
Antonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodgers connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodgers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonov throws the kick towards the body but Rodgers avoids it.
Antonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Antonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Antonov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonov wants to slow Rodgers down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodgers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
Antonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Antonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodgers looks to land a combination. Antonov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodgers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Antonov.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Antonov moves out of range.
Antonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Antonov.
Rodgers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antonov lands an overhand right.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Antonov throws a head kick that misses.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and Antonov counters with a left to the body.
Rodgers lands a really nice looking cross but Antonov seems unphased.
Rodgers misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Antonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Rodgers - just one landing.
Rodgers with a jab.
Rodgers throws a hook but Antonov blocks it.
Rodgers cracks Antonov with an open hand slap.
Rodgers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodgers clobbers Antonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodgers as he connects with a hook.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Antonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Rodgers. Those never looked like landing.
Rodgers throws a jab when Antonov was well out of range.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Antonov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Rodgers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodgers.
Antonov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Antonov misses with a head kick.
Rodgers tests Antonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodgers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Antonov is out of range.
Rodgers lands a nice shot that snaps Antonov's head back.
Antonov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodgers throws a hook but Antonov blocks it.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodgers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Antonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Antonov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Antonov misses with a body kick.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers takes a swing at Antonov's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Antonov moved away.
Antonov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodgers is able to avoid easily.
Antonov throws a body kick that misses.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antonov.
Antonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodgers.
Antonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Rodgers cracks Antonov with a good jab.
Antonov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodgers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Antonov eats them both and turns towards Rodgers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Antonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Rodgers.
A head kick misses from Antonov.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Antonov.
Antonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antonov throws a wild body kick that Rodgers sees coming a mile off.
Antonov thumps Rodgers with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Rodgers.
Antonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Antonov drops his hands momentarily and Rodgers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Antonov throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Antonov.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Antonov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Rodgers.
Nice shot by Rodgers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab by Rodgers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodgers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodgers jabs Antonov right on the nose. Antonov blinks but takes it well.
Rodgers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Antonov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodgers checks a leg kick.
Antonov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Antonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rodgers scores with the left hand. Antonov knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers cracks Antonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Antonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antonov takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Antonov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Antonov moves out of range.
Rodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Antonov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Antonov.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Antonov.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Rodgers walks into a jab.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Antonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andy Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Antonov is just out of range.
Rodgers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Antonov throws a right hand that Rodgers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodgers also avoids with ease.
Antonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
Nice defenses there by Antonov.
Antonov scores with a hook to the body. Rodgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Antonov looks for the body kick but Rodgers saw that one coming.
Antonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Antonov checks it.
Antonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers throws a counter combo.
Rodgers throws a series of punches but Antonov moves out of range.
Antonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Rodgers.
Antonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodgers. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Antonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Antonov misses with a hook.
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Antonov is out of range.
Antonov throws a leg kick but Rodgers checks it.
Rodgers lands a really nice looking cross but Antonov seems unphased.
Antonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antonov cracks the inside of Rodgers's front leg.
Rodgers lands an overhand right.
Antonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Antonov throws a leg kick but Rodgers moved away.
Antonov moves away from the strike by Rodgers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonov wants to slow Rodgers down by chopping away at his legs.
Antonov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Antonov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodgers blocks the leg kick.
Rodgers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Antonov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Antonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodgers's calf.
Rodgers throws a good cross that connects.
Antonov throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Donk. Rodgers catches Antonov right on the button with a cross.
Antonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Antonov backs up against the cage.
Antonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Antonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Antonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Antonov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodgers lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Antonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Antonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Antonov backs off Rodgers throws a huge counter combo but Antonov manages to avoid it all.
Rodgers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodgers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking hook.
Antonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers.
Antonov throws a hook to the side of Rodgers's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Antonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers works Antonov's body with a nice hook.
Antonov takes one to the chin there.
Ruslan Antonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodgers moves out of range as Antonov throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodgers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Rodgers!
A victorious Andy Rodgers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracia has chosen Cucurucucu Paloma as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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270 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Gracia!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch moves into the clinch successfully.
Suckerpunch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Suckerpunch can't break the clinch.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch.
Suckerpunch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Suckerpunch - that landed with a thud.
Suckerpunch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suckerpunch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch is trying to push Gracia away but Gracia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Suckerpunch.
Gracia gets control of Suckerpunch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracia has his feet on Suckerpunch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gracia looks to land a right hand but Suckerpunch moved out of range.
Luis Gracia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch scores with a one two! Gracia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ricki Suckerpunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suckerpunch thuds a left hand into Gracia's body.
Gracia misses with an uppercut.
Suckerpunch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Gracia blocks the low kick.
Suckerpunch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracia checks it well.
Suckerpunch instigates a clinch.
Suckerpunch misses with an elbow strike.
Suckerpunch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracia or not.
Suckerpunch gets through Gracia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracia is trying to pull guard but Suckerpunch has him pressed against the cage.
Suckerpunch lands a left hand.
Gracia fails to pull guard.
Ricki Suckerpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Gracia.
Suckerpunch managing to block the knees to the body from Gracia.
Suckerpunch prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suckerpunch can't break the clinch.
Gracia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Suckerpunch working hard to break the clinch.
Suckerpunch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracia backwards.
Suckerpunch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracia avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Suckerpunch as the two fighters clinch.
Gracia looks winded!
Suckerpunch lands with a right to the head.
Gracia is rocked!
Suckerpunch trying to land knees to the body.
Gracia has Suckerpunch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suckerpunch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suckerpunch is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracia has double underhooks.
Suckerpunch has had enough of the clinch but Gracia keeps him there for the moment.
Suckerpunch digs a right hand underneath Gracia's ribcage. Gracia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricki Suckerpunch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suckerpunch to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracia is still on wobbly legs! Can Suckerpunch finish him?
Gracia misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Suckerpunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracia seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracia missing with a left hand there. Suckerpunch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suckerpunch closes the distance and clinches.
Suckerpunch is working Gracia over against the cage.
Gracia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ricki Suckerpunch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Suckerpunch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracia's brow.
Suckerpunch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suckerpunch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Suckerpunch has had enough of the clinch but Gracia keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch wants to break free but Gracia has control.
Suckerpunch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suckerpunch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracia is breathing heavily.
Suckerpunch controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Gracia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Suckerpunch lands a shot to the body.
Gracia being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch lands a nice uppercut.
Gracia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suckerpunch lands a big uppercut and Gracia is down! He's in big trouble - Suckerpunch follows him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like Suckerpunch is going to stand back up.
Gracia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Suckerpunch tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracia.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suckerpunch wants to stand up but Gracia manages to regain full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suckerpunch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracia on the ground.
Suckerpunch wants to stand but Gracia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suckerpunch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricki Suckerpunch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Suckerpunch lands a two punch combo.
Suckerpunch avoids the head kick by Gracia.
Suckerpunch connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gracia to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Suckerpunch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Dice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Vinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Dice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigurd Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dice, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Vinci.
Vinci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vinci lands a shoulder strike.
Vinci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Vinci.
Dice is breathing heavily.
Vinci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinci lands a shoulder strike.
Dice is rocked!
Vinci lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Dice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Dice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dice blocks an uppercut.
Vinci swings wildly with an uppercut but Dice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Vinci.
Dice has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vinci after a bit of a struggle.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci misses with some punches.
Dice seems to have got his legs back now.
Vinci creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dice's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dice drops to his knees and Vinci pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Vinci!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vain Celasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongol Budlung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Budlung's choice of entrance music: Killing Time - Pennywise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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227 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vain Celasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mongol Budlung!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celasquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Budlung counters by moving into the clinch.
Celasquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Budlung fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Budlung has a takedown stuffed.
Celasquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been informed that Budlung has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Celasquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Budlung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Celasquez taking a breather.
Celasquez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Celasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Budlung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Celasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Celasquez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fokai Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Budlung wants to stand and escape but Celasquez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Celasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Budlung keeping moving, preventing Celasquez from controlling successfully.
Celasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez won't allow Budlung to get back to his feet.
Budlung pushes Celasquez off and gets back to his feet.
Celasquez looking to score a takedown here. Budlung is defending well but Celasquez drives through and ends up in Budlung's guard.
Celasquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Budlung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Celasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Celasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Celasquez looking to sit in guard and control but Budlung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Celasquez has his hands on Budlung's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budlung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Budlung stands up over Celasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Budlung won't allow Celasquez to sweep him here.
Celasquez has momentary wrist control but Budlung slips an elbow through the middle.
Celasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Budlung manages to get himself to full guard.
Budlung looking to control.
Celasquez wants to control from the top but Budlung keeps moving.
Celasquez won't allow Budlung to get back to his feet.
Celasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Vain Celasquez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Celasquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Celasquez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Celasquez working the ground and pound but Budlung is defending the strikes.
Check out the look on Celasquez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Celasquez wants to control but Budlung is keeping him busy.
Celasquez cracks Budlung with a big right hand but Budlung just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budlung misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Budlung is working to avoid the ground and pound but Celasquez connects with a decent elbow.
Budlung managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Celasquez.
Celasquez wants to control but Budlung is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Celasquez misses with the ground and pound.
Budlung tries to improve position but can't.
Celasquez is working Budlung over with some ground and pound from side control.
Budlung is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Celasquez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Celasquez cracks Budlung with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Celasquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Budlung takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Budlung taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Mongol Budlung has been cut.
Budlung is not content to let Celasquez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budlung wants to get back to his feet but Celasquez drags him back down.
Celasquez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Budlung is trying to improve his position.
Budlung wants to control but Celasquez postures up.
Celasquez working the ground and pound from side control.
Celasquez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Budlung is avoiding damage well.
Celasquez is chipping away with strikes.
Budlung avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Celasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vain Celasquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mongol Budlung's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Budlung wants to clinch up but Celasquez keeps it at a distance.
Celasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budlung manages to avoid it.
Budlung tries to clinch up but Celasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Celasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Budlung counter with a right hand.
A big left from Celasquez misses.
Celasquez misses with a right hand
and Budlung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Budlung.
Celasquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Celasquez goes for a takedown attempt but Budlung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Celasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vain Celasquez. 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.
Celasquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Celasquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez prevents Budlung from standing back up.
Budlung missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Celasquez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Budlung!
Celasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budlung can do to turn this around?
Budlung wants to get back to his feet.
Celasquez lands a couple of good shots and Budlung has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Budlung wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez is landing with strikes. Budlung can't take much more of this.
Budlung is trapped and Celasquez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Celasquez is punishing Budlung with some ground and pound.
That has opened up Mongol Budlung's cut even more.
Budlung staying busy and making it hard for Celasquez to control.
Budlung avoids the strikes from Celasquez.
Vain Celasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Budlung has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Celasquez.
Budlung wants to control his opponent's hands but Celasquez gets his hands free.
Celasquez keeps control of the position as Budlung tries to break free.
Celasquez trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vain Celasquez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mongol Budlung's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Celasquez misses with the combination.
Budlung wants to counter with a clinch but Celasquez pushes him away.
Budlung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Celasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Celasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Budlung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Celasquez.
Budlung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Celasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budlung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Celasquez gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budlung regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Celasquez.
Celasquez prevents Budlung from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Budlung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Celasquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Budlung's head.
Celasquez postures up in Budlung's guard and throws a big left but Budlung blocks it.
Budlung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budlung wants to stand and escape but Celasquez is having none of it.
Celasquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Celasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Budlung wants to sweep but no luck.
Celasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Celasquez is fighting to break Budlung's control of his arms but Budlung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Celasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Celasquez trying to control but Budlung is working from the bottom.
Celasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Celasquez distracts Budlung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Budlung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Celasquez passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vain Celasquez had his way with Mongol Budlung in that round.
The cut man is working on Mongol Budlung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Celasquez shoots in and drives through. Budlung sprawls well.
Budlung steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Celasquez.
Budlung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budlung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Celasquez shoots in and gets a takedown into Budlung's guard.
Celasquez distracts Budlung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Celasquez throws a strike but Budlung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Celasquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Celasquez has a closed guard, preventing Budlung from standing up.
Budlung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Celasquez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Budlung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Budlung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Budlung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Celasquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Budlung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Budlung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Celasquez pulls Budlung in close to his closed guard and prevents Budlung from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Celasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vain Celasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Celasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vain Celasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budlung moves in looking to clinch but Celasquez pushes him off.
Celasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budlung moves away.
Celasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Budlung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vain Celasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Celasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Budlung sprawls well. Budlung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Celasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Mongol Budlung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Celasquez shoots for a takedown but Budlung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Celasquez misses with a shot to the body
and Budlung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Budlung.
Budlung lands a body shot.
Budlung leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mongol Budlung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Celasquez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vain Celasquez!
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