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BFT-403: Steel vs Po PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
34 - 53 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brij Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Duplesris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duplesris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duplesris gets tackled into the cage by Khali. Khali maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Khali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Duplesris.
Khali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duplesris, pushing him back against the cage.
Duplesris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khali's efforts to push away.
Khali is trying to break free.
Khali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duplesris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Duplesris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duplesris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duplesris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali moves into the clinch successfully.
Khali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duplesris has him pressed against the cage.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Duplesris. That snapped Khali's head back.
Duplesris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Khali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duplesris keeps the fight on the outside.
Duplesris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duplesris misses with a looping left.
Khali tries to clinch but Duplesris is having none of it.
Khali wants to clinch.
Khali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Khali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duplesris is trying to stall.
Duplesris gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Duplesris wants to control but Khali is keeping him busy.
Khali kicks Duplesris off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duplesris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duplesris! But no joy.
Duplesris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Duplesris misses the target.
Duplesris misses with a kick to the body.
Khali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duplesris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duplesris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duplesris cracks Khali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Duplesris. Khali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duplesris throws out a loose jab but Khali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duplesris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Duplesris finds it's target.
Khali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Khali slips a straight right by Duplesris.
Duplesris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duplesris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duplesris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duplesris throws a body punch but Khali moves out of range.
Duplesris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Duplesris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Duplesris misses.
Brij Khali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duplesris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khali doesn't manage to clinch there - Duplesris circles away.
Khali closes the distance and clinches.
Khali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duplesris tries to score a body lock takedown but Khali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khali wants to break free but Duplesris has control.
Khali is trying to force a seperation but Duplesris has the dominant position.
Khali breaks from the clinch.
Khali tries to clinch up
and Duplesris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duplesris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duplesris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khali is looking to clinch but Duplesris is avoiding it.
Khali drops his hands momentarily and Duplesris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris throws a hook but Khali blocks it.
Duplesris misses with a wild combination.
Khali takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Khali tries to clinch but Duplesris moves out of range.
Khali tries to clinch but Duplesris is having none of it.
Duplesris lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khali tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Duplesris to counter with a crisp jab.
Duplesris throws the left hand but Khali avoids the punch easily.
As Duplesris looks to move away, Khali throws a big counter combo bu Duplesris just gets out of the way.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duplesris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duplesris throws a good cross that connects.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch but Duplesris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khali tries to clinch up
letting Duplesris counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Duplesris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khali moves in looking to clinch but Duplesris pushes him off.
Khali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duplesris misses with a straight left.
Duplesris keeps the fight on the outside.
Duplesris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duplesris.
Khali moves out of range as Duplesris strikes.
Duplesris misses with a few strikes there.
Khali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khali looks to clinch
and Duplesris counters with a stiff right hand.
Seth Duplesris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duplesris lands with a straight right. Khali didn't see that one coming.
Khali tries to clinch but Duplesris moves out of range.
Khali wants to clinch up but Duplesris keeps it at a distance.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch but Duplesris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duplesris misses with an uppercut. Khali saw that one coming.
Duplesris throws a right and a left that Khali avoids nicely.
Khali is looking to clinch but Duplesris is avoiding it.
Khali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duplesris misses with a series of wild punches.
Khali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali is looking to clinch but Duplesris is avoiding it.
Khali blocks a jab.
Brij Khali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duplesris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duplesris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duplesris pulls Khali into guard.
Khali preventing the sweep.
Khali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duplesris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Duplesris looking to control.
Duplesris has a closed guard, preventing Khali from standing up.
Khali decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Duplesris, up you get!
Khali is looking to clinch but Duplesris is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali blocks a jab.
Duplesris lands a jab.
Duplesris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duplesris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khali wants to clinch up but Duplesris keeps it at a distance.
Duplesris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khali wants to clinch
and Duplesris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duplesris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Duplesris wants to control from the top but Khali keeps moving.
Duplesris postures up and lands a big shot to Khali's brow.
Khali kicks Duplesris off and gets to his feet.
Duplesris misses with a few strikes there.
Duplesris misses with a hook. Khali ducked under it nicely.
Duplesris tries to keep at a distance but Khali has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Khali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duplesris prevents Khali from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Duplesris.
Duplesris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duplesris misses with a body shot.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duplesris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Duplesris tries to counter it with a takedown but Khali pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch but Duplesris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duplesris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khali closes the distance and pushes Duplesris back into the cage.
Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khali tries to clinch
enabling Duplesris to counter with a crisp jab.
Duplesris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duplesris connects with a crisp jab.
Duplesris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khali tries to clinch there but Duplesris circles away.
Duplesris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khali is looking to clinch but Duplesris is avoiding it.
Duplesris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khali is looking to clinch.
Khali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khali fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duplesris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duplesris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khali.
Duplesris 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.
Duplesris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khali seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Khali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khali is looking to clinch.
Khali blocks the body kick.
Khali tries to clinch up.
Khali wants to clinch up but Duplesris keeps it at a distance.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duplesris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khali is looking to clinch but Duplesris is avoiding it.
Khali tries to clinch but Duplesris moves out of range.
Khali wants to clinch.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch but Duplesris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duplesris unleashes a big counter combination but Khali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khali moves in looking to clinch but Duplesris pushes him off.
Duplesris throws a right and a left that Khali avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Duplesris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Khali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Khali tries to clinch but Duplesris moves out of range.
Khali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Duplesris swats away the attempt to clinch by Khali.
Duplesris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duplesris catches Khali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Duplesris does it's job there.
Khali wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Duplesris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khali is looking to clinch.
Khali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duplesris finds it's way round the side to connect with Khali's head.
Duplesris swats away the attempt to clinch by Khali.
Khali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duplesris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Duplesris lands with a hook. Khali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khali tries to clinch up but Duplesris circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duplesris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khali.
Khali tries to clinch up but Duplesris circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Duplesris does no damage.
Duplesris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duplesris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duplesris keeps the fight on the outside.
Khali takes the fight into the clinch.
Brij Khali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khali wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Khali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khali is trying to force a seperation but Duplesris has the dominant position.
Khali tries to break free but Duplesris pushes him back against the cage.
Duplesris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khali's efforts to push away.
Khali has had enough of the clinch but Duplesris keeps him there for the moment.
Khali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khali tries to clinch but Duplesris moves out of range.
Brij Khali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali tries to clinch up but Duplesris circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Duplesris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khali doesn't seem phased though.
Khali moves out of range of the strikes.
Khali tries to clinch up.
Khali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duplesris throws out the jab.
Khali tries to clinch up but Duplesris circles away and keeps his distance.
Duplesris throws a jab but it's blocked by Khali.
Duplesris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duplesris misses with a body shot.
Duplesris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duplesris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khali blocks a jab.
Duplesris lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khali doesn't manage to clinch there - Duplesris circles away.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch but Duplesris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duplesris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khali wants to clinch up but Duplesris keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Duplesris misses.
Duplesris thuds a left hand into Khali's body.
Khali wants to clinch up but Duplesris keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duplesris! But no joy.
Khali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khali tries to clinch but Duplesris is having none of it.
Duplesris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khali circles away quickly and effectively.
Duplesris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duplesris gets tackled into the cage by Khali. Khali maintains the clinch.
Duplesris wants to take the fight to the mat but Khali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khali breaks from the clinch.
Duplesris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duplesris misses with a few strikes there.
Duplesris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duplesris circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Duplesris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duplesris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duplesris.
Sloppy strikes from Duplesris. Those never looked like landing.
Khali went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Duplesris misses its intended target.
Khali drives through and clinches with Duplesris against the cage.
Khali wants to get back to striking at distance but Duplesris won't allow it.
Duplesris keeps control of Khali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khali breaks from the clinch.
Khali tries to clinch but Duplesris is having none of it.
Khali is looking to clinch.
Khali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duplesris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duplesris throws a right and a left that Khali avoids nicely.
Khali rushes Duplesris and presses him up against the cage.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duplesris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seth Duplesris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duplesris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Duplesris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duplesris 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Duplesris!
The defeated Brij Khali had this to say: 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaice Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hardy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Coming home -Dirty money. Jason Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaice Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy digs a good hook to Gunn's body.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Gunn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gunn connects with the punch.
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jason Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Hardy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Gunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy lands a jab to Gunn's midsection.
Gunn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardy.
Hardy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaice Gunn.
Hardy throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Gunn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gunn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunn is working Hardy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hardy is looking to regain half guard here but Gunn keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Sydney Fight Team inform me that Gunn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gunn wants to free his trapped foot but Hardy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gunn is keen to just control but Hardy is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to roll over but Gunn keeps him under control.
Gunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hardy trying to hold on to Gunn's head to control him but Gunn postures up.
Nice strikes from Gunn there.
Gunn is trying to control. Hardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy is controlling Gunn's trapped leg to prevent Gunn from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Gunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gunn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hardy's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gunn keeps Hardy at a distance using the push kick.
Gunn tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Gunn throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Gunn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardy trying to control the position here.
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 Jason Hardy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gunn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gunn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hardy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gunn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy defending against the ground and pound.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hardy to see if he's OK.
Gunn is working Hardy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hardy sneaks back into half guard.
Gunn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunn postures up.
Gunn throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Gunn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hardy looking for a guillotine here but Gunn defends easily.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Gunn working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gunn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gunn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gunn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gunn tries to stand but Hardy is controlling from the bottom.
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Hardy's guard.
Gunn preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gunn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardy trying to control here.
Kaice Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Gunn has control of the leg.
Gunn is trying for a kimura here. Hardy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gunn wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaice Gunn!
Kaice Gunn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Jason Hardy was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
160 lbs
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158 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar checks a leg kick nicely.
Edgar looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Edgar works the jab nicely.
Edgar scores with a nice right hand.
Edgar lands a left and a right that send Aoki crashing to the mat, dazed. Edgar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Aoki is rocked!
It looks like Shinya Aoki has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar knocks out Aoki with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Edgar before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Edgar picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Edgar!
A very excited looking Frankie Edgar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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218 lbs
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264 lbs
17 - 23 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Snake misses with a body shot.
Kwiecinski throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Snake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Snake digs a right hand into Kwiecinski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kwiecinski's gas tank.
Kwiecinski tries to throw a body punch but The Snake avoids it by throwing Kwiecinski back against the cage.
The Snake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kwiecinski blocks an uppercut.
The Snake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Snake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kwiecinski landing knees to the body.
The Snake misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Snake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Snake lands a shot to the body.
The Snake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Snake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwiecinski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski letting The Snake take a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from The Snake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake taking a breather.
The Snake misses with a punch to the body.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from The Snake.
Good body shot from Kwiecinski.
The Snake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kwiecinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Snake misses the shot to the body.
Kwiecinski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kwiecinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Kwiecinski tries to get set, The Snake tries to push him back and clinch up but Kwiecinski manages to avoid the attempt.
Kwiecinski throws a right and a left that The Snake avoids nicely.
The Snake misses with an uppercut. Kwiecinski saw that one coming.
Kwiecinski moves out of range as The Snake strikes.
The Snake misses with a hook to the body
and Kwiecinski counters with a left to the body.
Kwiecinski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kwiecinski wants to clinch up but The Snake keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Snake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Snake looks to land a combination. Kwiecinski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Snake moves out of range of the body kick.
The Snake tries to counter with a takedown but Kwiecinski is quick to defend against it.
Kwiecinski lands a leg kick that knocks The Snake off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Snake. Kwiecinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Snake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Snake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwiecinski connects with a solid leg kick.
The Snake stuns Kwiecinski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Snake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Snake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwiecinski.
As The Snake backs off Kwiecinski throws a huge counter combo but The Snake manages to avoid it all.
Kwiecinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Snake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kwiecinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Snake.
The Snake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwiecinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Snake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kwiecinski! But no joy.
The Snake scores with a body shot.
The Snake scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Kwiecinski.
The Snake misses with a wild body shot.
And Kwiecinski responds with a good body kick, but The Snake manages to step out the way in time.
Kwiecinski throws a series of punches but The Snake moves out of range.
The Snake takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Snake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kwiecinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kwiecinski lands a two punch combo.
Kwiecinski looks winded!
A good leg kick by Kwiecinski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwiecinski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kwiecinski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kwiecinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Snake on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Snake blocks a jab.
Kwiecinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwiecinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Snake.
Kwiecinski wants to counter with a clinch but The Snake pushes him away.
Danga de danga de dang - Kwiecinski scores with a four punch combination!
Kwiecinski throws a combination. The Snake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Snake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwiecinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwiecinski missing with a left hand there. The Snake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Snake moves into the clinch.
Kwiecinski wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Snake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from The Snake.
The Snake blocks a body shot from Kwiecinski.
The Snake cracks Kwiecinski with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Snake just leaning against Kwiecinski, taking a breather.
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 Jake The Snake will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kwiecinski blocks a jab.
The Snake takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Kwiecinski misses.
January Kwiecinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Snake digs a good body shot into Kwiecinski's ribs.
The Snake moves into the clinch.
The Snake misses with a punch to the body.
The Snake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwiecinski blocks a body shot from The Snake.
The Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for The Snake.
The Snake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from The Snake as the two fighters clinch.
The Snake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kwiecinski up against the cage.
The Snake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Snake has Kwiecinski pressed against the cage.
Kwiecinski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Snake wants a takedown but no success here.
The Snake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from The Snake.
The Snake stalling against the cage.
The Snake tries for a takedown but Kwiecinski manages to get underhooks.
The Snake looking to stall.
Kwiecinski gets underhooks to prevent The Snake's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake The Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwiecinski looking to slow down the pace here.
Kwiecinski lands a shoulder strike.
Kwiecinski is struggling to control the position.
Kwiecinski struggles to land a body shot inside as The Snake controls his hands.
The Snake is looking to control Kwiecinski's arms but Kwiecinski gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Snake has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Snake lands a hook that snaps the head of Kwiecinski backwards.
The Snake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwiecinski's elbow.
Kwiecinski tries a body shot but The Snake blocks it.
Jake The Snake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Snake lands a body shot.
Kwiecinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Snake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Snake lands a shoulder strike.
The Snake is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
The Snake goes for a takedown attempt but Kwiecinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Snake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kwiecinski's head.
Kwiecinski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Snake moves out of range of the body kick.
The Snake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kwiecinski's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Snake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kwiecinski closes the distance and clinches.
Kwiecinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Snake is defending well for now.
A short right from The Snake.
Kwiecinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Snake is defending well for now.
Kwiecinski tries to throw a body punch but The Snake avoids it by throwing Kwiecinski back against the cage.
Kwiecinski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Snake pushes Kwiecinski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kwiecinski missing with knees to the body.
The Snake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Snake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kwiecinski or not.
Kwiecinski blocks a body shot from The Snake.
The Snake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kwiecinski blocks a body shot from The Snake.
A bit of stalling here from The Snake.
Kwiecinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski is pressed up against the cage. The Snake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kwiecinski down to the mat. Kwiecinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kwiecinski tries to clinch but The Snake moves out of range.
Kwiecinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwiecinski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kwiecinski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Snake somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Snake with a jab.
The Snake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwiecinski moves away.
And Kwiecinski responds with a good body kick, but The Snake manages to step out the way in time.
Kwiecinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kwiecinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Snake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwiecinski ducks under a wild hook from The Snake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake The Snake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kwiecinski motions for The Snake to come forward. Kwiecinski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Snake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Snake misses the shot to the body.
The Snake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
January Kwiecinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Kwiecinski does no damage.
The Snake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kwiecinski has time to react.
The Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwiecinski manages to avoid it.
As The Snake backs off Kwiecinski throws a huge counter combo but The Snake manages to avoid it all.
Kwiecinski throws an overhand right that lands on The Snake's shoulder, as The Snake tries to avoid the shot.
The Snake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Snake looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwiecinski is just out of range.
Kwiecinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Snake throws a body shot but no joy.
The Snake closes the distance but Kwiecinski moves to the side
and Kwiecinski counters with a good low kick that The Snake was not able to check.
Kwiecinski keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwiecinski throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Snake misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from The Snake misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Kwiecinski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kwiecinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwiecinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Snake looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwiecinski is just out of range.
Kwiecinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Snake misses with a wild body shot.
The Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski instigates a clinch.
The Snake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kwiecinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Jake The Snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kwiecinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Snake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwiecinski missing with knees to the body.
The Snake managing to block the knees to the body from Kwiecinski.
The Snake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Snake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwiecinski tries to break the clinch but The Snake is controlling the position.
I was talking to The Snake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski manages to break the clinch.
The Snake scores with a jab to the body.
The Snake is looking to wear down Kwiecinski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Snake looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwiecinski is just out of range.
The Snake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kwiecinski enables The Snake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kwiecinski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kwiecinski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. The Snake has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kwiecinski just leaning against The Snake, taking a breather.
The Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Kwiecinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kwiecinski prevents the takedown attempt.
Kwiecinski lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jake The Snake has been cut.
Kwiecinski misses with a punch to the body.
January Kwiecinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Snake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kwiecinski missing with knees to the body.
The Snake avoids the elbow strike from Kwiecinski, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwiecinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from The Snake as the two fighters clinch.
Kwiecinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kwiecinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwiecinski tries to work over The Snake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwiecinski throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to January Kwiecinski.
I think The Snake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake The Snake!
Jake The Snake managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Tokyo United Fightwear , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Scarpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Scarpa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
185 lbs
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189 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Scarpa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarpa slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Scarpa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarpa tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
As Scarpa looks to move away, Martin throws a big counter combo bu Scarpa just gets out of the way.
Scarpa fails with the takedown
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin throws a series of punches but Scarpa moves out of range.
Scarpa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scarpa is looking to pass into half guard but Martin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Martin is in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scarpa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Martin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin is nestled in close to Scarpa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scarpa is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Scarpa is working away.
Scarpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Scarpa looking for submissions off his back.
Scarpa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martin wants to pass to mount but Scarpa is defending the position.
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.
Martin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martin lands strikes from half guard.
Scarpa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martin throwing shots but Scarpa is blocking nicely.
Martin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scarpa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scarpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Scarpa is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scarpa avoid being mounted?
Scarpa tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands with a punch from half guard.
Martin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martin is trying to control. Scarpa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Scarpa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martin lands a couple of elbows.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
Martin stands up over Scarpa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scarpa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martin cracks Scarpa with a solid left hand.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scarpa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Scarpa's legs - danger averted.
Martin trying to control but Scarpa is working from the bottom.
Martin lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarpa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarpa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scarpa is on top in guard.
Scarpa stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Scarpa being controlled here momentarily.
Martin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scarpa.
Martin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Scarpa avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Martin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scarpa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Scarpa shoots in.
Martin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scarpa scores with a jab.
Scarpa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarpa tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Carter Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scarpa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Scarpa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarpa throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Scarpa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Scarpa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scarpa.
Scarpa misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Scarpa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scarpa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarpa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Martin.
Scarpa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Martin misses.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
Scarpa has his takedown stuffed
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scarpa is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scarpa is defended easily by Martin.
Martin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Martin misses with a looping right.
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martin lands with a cross.
Martin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martin lands a jab to the head.
Scarpa clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarpa has Martin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Scarpa.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarpa can do to turn this around?
Martin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarpa backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarpa.
Scarpa misses with the head strike.
Scarpa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarpa misses with the head strike.
Scarpa lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarpa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martin pushes Scarpa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarpa tries to pull guard but Martin won't allow it.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch.
Martin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarpa fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin sends Scarpa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Martin is motioning to the referee to let Scarpa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Scarpa is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarpa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gregory Scarpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Scarpa with that takedown attempt.
Martin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Martin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Scarpa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Scarpa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scarpa shoots in but Martin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Martin.
It looks like Gregory Scarpa has been cut.
Martin misses with a hook. Scarpa ducked under it nicely.
Scarpa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick.
Carter Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Scarpa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Scarpa sprawling to the canvas! Scarpa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Martin finish him?!
Scarpa is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Carter Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarpa cracks Martin with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Scarpa misses
and Martin scores with a counter punch that sends Scarpa to the canvas! Martin smells blood - he's punishing Scarpa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Scarpa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Martin!
A relieved looking Carter Martin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deangelo Sturtsil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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33
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Beattie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deangelo Sturtsil!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturtsil dives in and grabs Beattie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beattie pushes down on Sturtsil's head and hops out.
Sturtsil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beattie but Beattie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beattie throws a leg kick which misses Sturtsil's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturtsil tries to avoid it.
Sturtsil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beattie.
Sturtsil looking to score a takedown here. Beattie is defending well but Sturtsil drives through and ends up in Beattie's guard.
Sturtsil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beattie is keeping the position for now.
Sturtsil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturtsil trying to control but Beattie is working from the bottom.
Sturtsil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sturtsil throwing strikes from guard but Beattie blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturtsil throws a strike but Beattie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Our spies down at at The Shield inform us that Sturtsil has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sturtsil working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beattie has passed into half guard!
Sturtsil trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sturtsil looking for submissions off his back.
Sturtsil is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturtsil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chris Beattie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deangelo Sturtsil.
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.
Sturtsil lands an overhand right.
Sturtsil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beattie counters with a series of strikes. Sturtsil will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sturtsil dives in for a single leg takedown but Beattie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sturtsil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beattie as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sturtsil or perhaps it was just good defense by Beattie, which made it look bad.
Beattie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturtsil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturtsil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beattie defends well and Sturtsil ends up having to push Beattie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beattie scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beattie as he avoids it easily.
Beattie tried to counter with a leg kick but Sturtsil avoided it.
Sturtsil with a poor takedown
and Beattie counters with a nice leg kick.
Sturtsil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beattie counters with an inside leg kick.
Chris Beattie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturtsil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beattie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sturtsil somewhat.
Sturtsil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beattie tried to counter with a leg kick but Sturtsil avoided it.
Nice sprawl there from Beattie as Sturtsil shoots in.
Sturtsil closes the distance and clinches up with Beattie, looking for a takedown. Sturtsil pushes Beattie against the cage but Beattie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beattie half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sturtsil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beattie defends it nicely.
Sturtsil looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil misses with a head kick.
Beattie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sturtsil.
Beattie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beattie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sturtsil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beattie swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beattie.
Sturtsil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sturtsil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sturtsil fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Beattie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sturtsil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beattie counters with a body kick.
Chris Beattie is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturtsil closes the distance and clinches up with Beattie, looking for a takedown. Sturtsil pushes Beattie against the cage but Beattie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beattie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deangelo Sturtsil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturtsil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beattie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sturtsil somewhat.
Chris Beattie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deangelo Sturtsil.
Sturtsil fails with the takedown
and Beattie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sturtsil's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturtsil misses with a takedown
and Beattie counters with a low kick, right behind Sturtsil 's knee.
Beattie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sturtsil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturtsil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beattie as he jumps to the side.
Sturtsil is breathing heavily.
Sturtsil misses with a takedown attempt
and Beattie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sturtsil thinking.
Beattie is looking to chop away at Sturtsil's legs.
Sturtsil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beattie circles away.
Beattie throws a head kick that Sturtsil semi-blocks.
Sturtsil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beattie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sturtsil somewhat.
Sturtsil with a poor takedown
and Beattie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sturtsil's knee momentarily.
Sturtsil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beattie counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beattie connects with a leg kick. Sturtsil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturtsil tries for a takedown but Beattie circles away easily
and Beattie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beattie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beattie lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sturtsil.
Beattie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sturtsil can do to turn this around?
Beattie misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beattie.
Sturtsil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sturtsil shoots in for a double leg but Beattie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beattie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturtsil misses with a takedown attempt - Beattie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beattie quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sturtsil dives in for a single leg takedown but Beattie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beattie throws a quick counter head kick but Sturtsil was just out of range.
Sturtsil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beattie pinned against the cage. Beattie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beattie.
Beattie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturtsil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil misses with a takedown attempt
and Beattie counters with a head kick.
Sturtsil is rocked!
Sturtsil with a poor takedown
and Beattie counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Sturtsil to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Beattie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Beattie!
A very excited looking Chris Beattie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Tentheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio El Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Tentheros had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Julio El Toro enters the cage!
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36
205 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
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196 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Tentheros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tentheros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
El Toro drives through with a takedown into Tentheros's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tentheros is trying to keep El Toro in close.
Tentheros is looking for a triangle but El Toro pushes his legs off easily.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tentheros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. El Toro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. El Toro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro is in close to Tentheros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
El Toro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tentheros's head.
Tentheros wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
Tentheros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Toro defends well.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentheros is looking for a triangle but El Toro pushes his legs off easily.
El Toro postures up and lands a big shot to Tentheros's brow.
El Toro drops back looking for a leg! Tentheros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tentheros manages to kick El Toro off! El Toro jumps back into Tentheros's guard.
Tentheros wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tentheros looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
El Toro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
El Toro scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
El Toro stands and throws Tentheros's legs to the side, diving into side control.
El Toro is trying to get an arm triangle but Tentheros is defending well.
My spies in LOD-Guts & Glory Gym inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tentheros sneaks back into half guard.
Tentheros is looking to improve his position.
Tentheros is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros is looking to improve his position.
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Tentheros defends the submission attempt.
Tentheros wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
El Toro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tentheros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! El Toro scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Julio El Toro has been cut.
El Toro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tentheros throws a left that rocks El Toro and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tentheros dives into side control, looking to finish! Can El Toro regain composure!
El Toro is rocked!
Sloppy strikes there by Tentheros.
El Toro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
El Toro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
El Toro works his way to full guard. Good work.
El Toro looking for a guillotine here but Tentheros defends easily.
El Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tentheros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tentheros trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tentheros throws a big right hand that misses.
El Toro looking for a guillotine here but Tentheros defends easily.
Tentheros is working El Toro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Tentheros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio El Toro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
El Toro fails with a takedown attempt.
Tentheros leaves El Toro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
El Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tentheros.
Tentheros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. El Toro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tentheros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
El Toro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
El Toro avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Julio El Toro's cut even more.
Tentheros keeps the fight on the outside.
Tentheros scores with a hook to the body. El Toro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentheros takes a swing at El Toro's ribcage but misses.
Tentheros throws a head kick that misses.
Tentheros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tentheros throws a sloppy head kick and El Toro moves out of range easily.
Tentheros scores with a jab to the head.
Ken Tentheros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Tentheros slams his shin into El Toro's torso.
Tentheros tries a head kick but it misses.
El Toro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tentheros rushes El Toro and presses him up against the cage.
Tentheros breaks the clinch.
Tentheros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Toro.
Ken Tentheros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio El Toro.
A head kick by Tentheros misses
and El Toro counters with a left and a right that stings Tentheros.
Tentheros jabs El Toro right on the nose. El Toro blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Toro wants to clinch.
Tentheros throwing a counter right hand but El Toro manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
El Toro is thwarting Tentheros's attempts to control the position.
Tentheros is trying to get back to full guard.
El Toro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tentheros is just riding it out for now. El Toro eventually gives up the hold.
Julio El Toro has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
El Toro prevents Tentheros from improving his position.
El Toro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tentheros has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tentheros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tentheros defend it? El Toro steps over the head and cranks it - Tentheros is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for El Toro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio El Toro!
Our winner, Julio El Toro, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filippo Di Vaio had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
26 - 11 - 2 |
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Vaio gets the takedown into side control.
Di Vaio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Di Vaio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vimes wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Di Vaio has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Vimes's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Vimes is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Di Vaio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Filippo Di Vaio!
During a confident post fight interview, Filippo Di Vaio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAlister has chosen Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking as his entrance music. 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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259 lbs
38 - 30 - 3 |
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 30 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Duncan McAlister!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McAlister lunges at Rodrigo Nogueira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira's hand.
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
McAlister is looking to chop away at Rodrigo Nogueira's legs.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McAlister lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McAlister misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into side control. McAlister won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlister can't do much from the bottom here.
McAlister felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McAlister tries to buck Rodrigo Nogueira off but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks McAlister with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but McAlister is defending well.
McAlister is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McAlister is looking to control Rodrigo Nogueira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McAlister avoid being mounted?
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but McAlister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McAlister defending well though.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McAlister has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodrigo Nogueira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to stall here but McAlister recovers full guard.
McAlister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigo Nogueira is one step ahead there.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a strike but McAlister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McAlister not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodrigo Nogueira working for a triangle but McAlister defends it easily.
McAlister wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McAlister doesn't defend quickly enough and Rodrigo Nogueira has managed to lock this one up! Can McAlister escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rodrigo Nogueira on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by Kollegah - Bossaura. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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224 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tong Po !
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Po .
Po checks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Po .
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Po won't allow it.
Po putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Po .
Po pushes off an throws an elbow but Steel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Po works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Po lands an elbow just above Steel 's eye.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Po lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel lands a left hand.
Steel blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po throws an elbow but it misses.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel up against the cage.
Steel lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Po throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Po .
Po told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Po fails to land.
Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Po lands with a left to the head.
Po is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po misses with an elbow over the top.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Po lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like David Steel has been cut.
Po is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Po lands an elbow that stopped Steel in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Po .
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel lands a body shot.
Po misses with an elbow over the top.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po .
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Po .
A short right from Po on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel avoiding damage as Po throws knees to the body.
Po stalling in the clinch.
Steel trying to stall but Po improves his position.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Po .
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po lands an elbow inside.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po trying to land knees to the body.
Steel blocks an elbow strike from Po .
Steel blocks an elbow strike.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Po scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Po gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Po lands a damaging elbow.
Steel just leaning against Po , taking a breather.
Po putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel blocks the elbow strike.
Po lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Po working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Po throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steel tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Po on the inside.
Po lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Po throws an elbow but misses.
Po lands with a right to the head.
Po misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Po dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Steel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po darts in trying to clinch
and Steel counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Steel misses
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Po doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Steel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Po tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Po looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Po checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tong Po is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Po .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Po is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
That kick from Steel tenderised Po 's leg. Po is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Po .
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Steel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Po s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steel lands with a straight right. Po didn't see that one coming.
Po wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Steel motions for Po to come forward. Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Po steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steel.
Steel lands a nice looking body kick.
David Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Po lands a high kick!
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Po checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Po tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Po is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Po tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Po throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Po tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Po catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Po gets a clinch.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steel's defenses.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Steel misses.
Po tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Po checks it well.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Po pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Po throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel working aggressively here.
Po misses with an elbow strike.
Steel blocks an elbow strike.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Po .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Po .
Po lands an elbow inside that Steel shrugs off.
Tong Po seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Po lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Po looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands an uppercut.
Po lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po prevents a body shot from Steel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po .
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Po 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Po 's calf.
Po moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel drops Po with a beautiful combination! Po stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steel is looking for the KO!
Po is rocked!
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Po is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Po misses with a head kick.
Po leaves his chin hanging out and Steel seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Po crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Steel!
David Steel retains his light heavyweight title!
David Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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