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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaylan Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath comes to the cage accompanied by Showdown - Black Eyed Peas. Phillips is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Shoot to Thrill" by AC/DC. Kaylan Heath could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Phillips's chin.
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159 lbs
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172 cm
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaylan Heath! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Phillips! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Phillips misses with a body kick. Phillips darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Heath looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Phillips is figuring out what he wants to do next. Heath moves into full guard.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heath is keeping the position for now. Phillips wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving. Phillips postures up in Heath's guard and throws a big left but Heath blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Heath is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
Heath looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phillips works a leg free and moves into half guard. Heath is staying active underneath Phillips, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Phillips in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Heath tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Phillips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Phillips!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Zhongjing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhang Zhongjing could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Jackson's chin.
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225 cm
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300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhang Zhongjing! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Jackson! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhongjing swats him away and circles back towards the center. Zhongjing misses with a few strikes there.
Zhongjing leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Zhongjing slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Zhongjing slips a jab from Jackson. Jackson is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhongjing swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhongjing is just out of range. Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Zhang Zhongjing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zhongjing misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson. Zhongjing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhongjing circles away.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhongjing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zhongjing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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. Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jackson misses with a double jab
and Zhongjing counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jeff Jackson has been cut. Zhongjing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jackson looks to clinch and Zhongjing counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee. Jackson looks gassed! Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhongjing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Zhongjing turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Zhongjing connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands. Zhongjing throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zhongjing steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Jackson is out on his feet! Zhongjing sets himself and nearly takes Jackson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zhang Zhongjing!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between dylan mckee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sima Hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mckee comes to the cage accompanied by erase me- kid cudi. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
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185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, dylan mckee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sima Hui! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! mckee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hui looking for submissions off his back. mckee missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hui actively working from the bottom here. Hui looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hui has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for mckee. Oh but Hui has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! mckee goes limp - he's gone! Hui jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sima Hui!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Fisher! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fisher lands with a slapping head kick. Hunt dips to his left and cracks Fisher with an uppercut! Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fisher seems to be stalking Hunt here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Hunt drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Fisher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dczgUMom658&feature=PlayList&p=0D47F44EA6F80. This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hattori Hanzo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe Mendoza! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mendoza gets a takedown into half guard. Mendoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hanzo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hanzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendoza. Mendoza missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mendoza passes to side control. Mendoza working the ground and pound but Hanzo is defending the strikes. Hanzo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Hanzo tries for a takedown but Mendoza circles away easily and Mendoza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hanzo's guard now. Mendoza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hanzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanzo is keeping the position for now. Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mendoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanzo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendoza has Hanzo in his guard. Hanzo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendoza dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hanzo keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass. Mendoza throws and elbow that misses. Hanzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Hanzo! Hanzo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendoza dives on top into guard. Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanzo is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendoza scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mendoza throws and elbow that misses. Hanzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Hanzo! Mendoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanzo is one step ahead there. Hanzo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendoza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanzo, into his guard. Hanzo is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hanzo keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass. Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mendoza throwing strikes but missing. Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Mendoza dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hanzo has his takedown stuffed and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Mendoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanzo defending well though. Mendoza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Mendoza is pressing down on Hanzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanzo is holding on for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mendoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Mendoza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanzo's head. Mendoza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendoza. Mendoza passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendoza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hanzo looks a forlorn figure.
Mendoza misses with a head shot. Mendoza looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hanzo blocking the ground and pound. Mendoza looking to finish with strikes here!
Mendoza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Mendoza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Mendoza goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hanzo is on top in guard.
Hanzo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mendoza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mendoza has escaped and now he's on top! Felipe Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mendoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mendoza is in close to Hanzo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hanzo keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass. Mendoza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanzo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanzo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanzo! Mendoza is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Mendoza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Hanzo wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy and won't allow it. Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Hanzo is defending well. Mendoza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mendoza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanzo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hanzo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Hanzo stops Mendoza from passing to mount. The ground and pound from Mendoza seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Hanzo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendoza. Hanzo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendoza. Hanzo defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendoza throwing shots but missing, from side control. Mendoza is trying to ground and pound but Hanzo uses the momentary lack of control by Mendoza to regain half guard. Mendoza seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hanzo has his takedown stuffed and Mendoza counters with a shoot takedown. Hanzo fights it but they end up in guard. Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanzo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mendoza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mendoza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mendoza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Mendoza throws and elbow that misses. Hanzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Hanzo! Hanzo has gone for a leg lock! Mendoza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanzo's guard. Hanzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendoza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanzo is keeping the position for now. Mendoza throws and elbow that misses. Hanzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Hanzo! Hanzo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mendoza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mendoza has escaped and now he's on top! Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Felipe Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mendoza looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hattori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Felipe Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mendoza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caschera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition. 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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195 cm
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269 lbs
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250 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew Pratt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pratt blocks a head kick by Caschera.
Pratt shoots for a takedown but Caschera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Pratt fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Caschera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pratt.
Caschera tries to clinch there but Pratt circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caschera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pratt throws a hook but Caschera blocks it. Pratt throws a jab but it's blocked by Caschera.
That's one minute gone in the round. A combination from Pratt does no damage. Pratt misses with a series of wild punches.
Caschera doesn't manage to clinch there - Pratt circles away.
Pratt throws a right and a left that Caschera avoids nicely. Pratt throws a series of punches but Caschera moves out of range. Caschera tries to clinch but Pratt moves out of range. Pratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caschera sees it coming and avoids it easily. Caschera tries a head kick but it misses.
Drew Pratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Pratt slips a straight right by Caschera. Pratt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caschera dodges the punch combination from Pratt.
Pratt shoots in but Caschera avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Pratt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pratt blocks a head kick by Caschera.
Caschera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pratt throws a hook but Caschera blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pratt throws a hook to the side of Caschera's head but Caschera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pratt misses with a two punch combination.
Caschera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Pratt as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Max Caschera has been cut. Pratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caschera. Caschera tries to clinch but Pratt is having none of it. Pratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caschera sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice straight punches there by Pratt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pratt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Caschera tries a head kick but it misses.
Pratt throws a lazy right hand but Caschera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Caschera staying out of range there. Caschera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Caschera staying out of range there. Pratt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pratt lands a really nice looking cross but Caschera seems unphased.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pratt throws a right and a left that Caschera avoids nicely. Caschera dodges the punch combination from Pratt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pratt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Max Caschera's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Caschera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pratt!
Drew Pratt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pratt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caschera's waist but Caschera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pratt off to one side. Caschera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pratt throws a hook but Caschera avoids it easily. Caschera throws a sloppy head kick and Pratt moves out of range easily. Pratt throws the left hand but Caschera avoids the punch easily. Pratt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caschera circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Caschera is looking to clinch but Pratt is avoiding it.
Caschera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The fight stays on the outside here - Caschera looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Caschera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Caschera is looking to clinch. Caschera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Caschera takes one to the side of the head.
That has opened up Max Caschera's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Caschera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pratt misses with a two punch combination.
Pratt connects with the punch. A big right from Pratt misses. Pratt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caschera pinned against the cage. Caschera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Caschera throws a head kick but Pratt moves out of range.
Pratt misses with an uppercut. Caschera saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Caschera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pratt. Pratt fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Pratt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Caschera tries a head kick but it misses.
Pratt misses with a two punch combination.
Pratt misses with a double jab
and Caschera counters with a head kick that drops Pratt to the mat! Pratt scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Drew Pratt is winning the standup battle so far. Caschera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pratt lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caschera tries a head kick but it misses.
Caschera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A jab from Pratt misses. Caschera tries to clinch there but Pratt circles away.
Caschera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pratt finds it's way round the side to connect with Caschera's head. Caschera dodges the punch combination from Pratt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caschera sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pratt dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Max Caschera's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Caschera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A punch combination from Pratt misses. Caschera moves out of range of the strikes. A swing and a miss from Pratt. Pratt misses with a looping right. Caschera throws a sloppy head kick and Pratt moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pratt misses with a looping right. Pratt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Caschera slips a jab and a cross from Pratt.
Caschera ducks right into an uppercut from Pratt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Caschera tries a head kick but it misses.
Pratt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Caschera to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Drew Pratt has been cut. Pratt avoids the head kick by Caschera.
Caschera tries for a takedown but Pratt circles away easily and Pratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pratt. Pratt wants to pass the guard but Caschera is keeping the position. Pratt throws a strike but Caschera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Caschera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pratt's guard. Pratt trying to keep a closed guard but Caschera is proving a slippery customer.
Pratt is looking for a triangle but Caschera pushes his legs off easily.
Pratt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pratt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caschera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Pratt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Caschera frees his head nicely. Oh but Pratt has switched to an armbar! Caschera is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Drew Pratt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rermes Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson StMarx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying StMarx's choice of entrance music: Skank Monkey. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rermes Gracie! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jenson StMarx! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie shoots in and bounces StMarx off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. StMarx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. StMarx wants to sweep but no luck. Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. StMarx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
StMarx looks gassed! Gracie postures up in StMarx's guard and throws a big left but StMarx blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but StMarx has wrist control. Gracie drops back looking for a leg! StMarx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and StMarx manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into StMarx's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie is looking for a kimura but StMarx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. StMarx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
StMarx takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Well, with StMarx on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gracie is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie drops back looking for a leg! StMarx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and StMarx manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into StMarx's guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. StMarx keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. StMarx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie passes StMarx's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
StMarx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Gracie fending off the submission attempt from StMarx. StMarx wants to control but Gracie manages to buck him off and is now in StMarx's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. StMarx looking to control.
StMarx throws a few punches from the bottom. Gracie seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Rermes Gracie! Rermes Gracie retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pac Quiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pac Quiao! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gustafsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quiao's hands. Quiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Quiao. Quiao throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot. Quiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gustafsson misses with an uppercut. A combination from Gustafsson does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustafsson loads up on a big right hand but Quiao slips the punch. Quiao misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quiao throws a combination that misses and Gustafsson counters with a stiff right hand. Quiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut. Gustafsson misses with the combination.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Quiao avoids it well. Quiao moves forwards but Gustafsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Quiao avoids it well. Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gustafsson cracks Quiao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Gustafsson throws a nice looking combination but Quiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson. Gustafsson scores with a nice head shot. Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quiao. Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quiao. Quiao blocks a jab. Quiao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gustafsson lands an overhand right. Quiao looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustafsson. Quiao tries to move into range but Gustafsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Gustafsson with a nice cross. Gustafsson throws a combination that misses and Quiao counters with a stiff right hand. Gustafsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Quiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gustafsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gustafsson takes a swing at Quiao's ribcage but misses. Quiao throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut. Quiao misses with a shot to the body and Gustafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quiao. Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustafsson misses with a wild combination.
Gustafsson scores with the left hand. Quiao knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Quiao. Gustafsson loads up on a big right hand but Quiao slips the punch. Gustafsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Gustafsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quiao momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Gustafsson. That snapped Quiao's head back.
Quiao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gustafsson staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Quiao misses with a jab to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quiao thinking. Quiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson. Gustafsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustav Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gustafsson jabs Quiao right on the nose. Quiao blinks but takes it well. The fighters circle momentarily. Quiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Gustafsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quiao backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson throws a hook but Quiao avoids it easily. Gustafsson throws a series of strikes that have Quiao backpedaling.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson. Quiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Quiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab. Quiao moves away from the strike by Gustafsson. Gustafsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good exchange - Gustafsson coming out on top. Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Quiao moved out of range nicely. Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson misses the jab. Quiao walks into a jab. Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quiao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson dominated that second round. That's time! Gustafsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gustafsson lands a head shot. Gustafsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quiao backs up against the cage.
Quiao throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it. Gustafsson lands with a cross. Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Quiao throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Quiao is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gustafsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quiao. Quiao throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Quiao. Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quiao.
Quiao throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it. Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Quiao slips a jab from Gustafsson. Gustafsson lands with a good body shot. Gustafsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gustafsson misses with a hook. Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustafsson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson misses with a hook. Quiao ducked under it nicely. Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Quiao moved out of range nicely. Quiao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Gustafsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gustafsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quiao takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses. A telegraphed right hand from Gustafsson misses the target. Gustafsson throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quiao throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab. Gustafsson throws the left hand but Quiao avoids the punch easily. A big right from Quiao misses. Quiao misses with a double jab
and Gustafsson counters with a three punch combo that has Quiao backing up. Quiao nods at Gustafsson to acknowledge the strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A telegraphed right hand from Gustafsson misses the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gustafsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quiao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Quiao blocks a jab. Gustafsson slips under a jab from Quiao. Quiao misses with a body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a nice body shot. Quiao throws a nice looking combination but Gustafsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustafsson cracks Quiao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gustafsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quiao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quiao misses with a jab to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut. The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Quiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustafsson. Quiao swings and misses with a shot to the body and Gustafsson counters with a three punch combo that has Quiao backing up. Quiao nods at Gustafsson to acknowledge the strikes. Quiao throws a head kick that misses. Gustafsson blocks a jab.
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. Quiao needs to keep his hands up - Gustafsson had a free shot at his head there. Gustafsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Quiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gustafsson in his tracks. The fighters circle momentarily. Gustafsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Gustafsson. Quiao does a little dance to reset his feet. Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Quiao avoids them all with ease. Quiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gustafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Danga de danga de dang - Gustafsson scores with a four punch combination! Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quiao. Quiao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gustafsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gustafsson misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gustafsson. Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson connects with a looping right hand.
Quiao throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gustafsson connects with a body shot. Gustafsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quiao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson had his way with Pac Quiao in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Quiao throws a combination that misses letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand. Gustav Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far. Gustafsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Quiao blocks a jab. Quiao misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming. Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Gustafsson. Gustafsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gustafsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, jab by Gustafsson - just one landing. Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Quiao is out of range. Quiao throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it. Quiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Gustafsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gustav Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
Quiao swinging wildly here.
Quiao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson swings for the body but Quiao moves out of range.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gustafsson lands with a good body shot. Gustafsson misses with a body shot
and Quiao counters with a three punch combo that has Gustafsson backing up. Gustafsson nods at Quiao to acknowledge the strikes. Quiao throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gustafsson swings for the body but Quiao moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Quiao misses with a double jab
and Quiao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gustafsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gustafsson throws a right hand that Quiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Quiao also avoids with ease. Gustafsson missing with a left hand there. Quiao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Gustav Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gustafsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Gustafsson! Gustav Gustafsson retains his bantamweight title!
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