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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Roma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roma comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin - I Will Not Bow. Williams has chosen Bajaga - Moji drugovi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ricky Roma had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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290 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Roma! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raymond Williams! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roma cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
It looks like Raymond Williams has been cut. Roma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Williams looks gassed! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Roma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Roma getting side control. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roma lands a nice short elbow. Williams actively working from the bottom here. Roma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Roma drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head. Roma winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Roma works his foot free and advances to mount. Roma content just to control the position here. Roma's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams is looking to improve his position but Roma isn't that keen on the idea. Roma lands a big shot there that rocks Williams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't. Roma trying to control but he's not successful this time. Roma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Williams looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roma is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams is rocked!
That has opened up Raymond Williams's cut even more. Roma cracks Williams with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Roma!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Milson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quattro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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218 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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224 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Milson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Quattro! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Milson works Quattro's body with a nice hook. Quattro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milson avoids it really well and circles away. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milson. Quattro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Quattro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Milson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quattro. Milson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quattro on the ground. Quattro wants to pass the guard but Milson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quattro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Milson pushes Quattro off looking to stand but Quattro dives back in and keeps control.
Quattro trying to pass the guard but Milson defending well. Milson wants to stand back up but Quattro manages to pass into side control.
Milson tries to buck Quattro off but Quattro is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Quattro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quattro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Milson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quattro's knee momentarily. Milson circles away from the clinch attempt and Milson counters with a leg kick. Quattro tries to clinch up and Milson counters with a good low kick that Quattro was not able to check. Milson connects with a single shot there. Milson throws a wild body kick that Quattro sees coming a mile off. Quattro tries to clinch up and Milson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milson lands with an uppercut that bounces Quattro off the cage and back into rage. Quattro closes the distance looking to clinch and Milson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Quattro darts in trying to clinch and Milson counters with a three punch combo that has Quattro backing up. Quattro nods at Milson to acknowledge the strikes. Quattro wants to clinch and Milson counters with a stiff right hand. Quattro throws a head kick that misses and Milson counters with a left and a right that stings Quattro.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Milson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Quattro avoids the head kick by Milson.
Milson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quattro circles away quickly and effectively. Johnny Quattro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Quattro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Quattro looks gassed! Quattro walks into a straight right hand from Milson. Milson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Milson wants to slow Quattro down by chopping away at his legs. Milson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Milson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Quattro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Milson but Milson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mike Milson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Quattro. Milson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quattro's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Milson 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.
Milson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quattro momentarily.
Quattro is rocked! Quattro seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Milson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Quattro is backing up but Milson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Quattro covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Milson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Milson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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275 lbs
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200 cm
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255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Morgan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Howell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Josh Howell has been cut. Howell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Howell to score with a decent uppercut. Howell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan. Howell throws a right and a left that both miss. Howell staying out of range there. Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Howell avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Howell moves out of range easily. Howell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan. Morgan throws a right and a left that Howell avoids nicely. Morgan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howell counters with a head kick. That will keep Morgan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! A looping hook to the body misses from Howell. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet. Morgan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Howell staying out of range there. Morgan lands with a nice combination. Howell backs away looking to recover. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morgan misses with a hook to the body
and Howell counters with a nice body kick. Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Howell just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Howell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morgan is lucky that one didn't land flush. Morgan throws a head kick that misses and Howell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howell counters by moving into the clinch. Howell trying to control the position but instead, Morgan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Howell into the cage. Howell lands a body shot. Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Howell has him pressed against the cage. Howell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morgan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Howell moves out of range of the strikes. Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Howell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Howell closes the distance and clinches. Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Howell is controlling him. Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Howell won't allow it.
Morgan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howell prevents it.
Howell breaks the clinch.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Howell at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morgan scores with a jab to the body. Howell looks gassed! 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! Howell tries to score with a low kick but Morgan moves his leg out of the way. Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Howell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Morgan throws a combination that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Howell moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off. Morgan is looking to wear down Howell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Morgan throws a leg kick and Howell moves into the clinch. Howell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Howell jumps guard but Morgan stands there with Howell around his waist. Howell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morgan is trying to break free. Howell tries to circle away but Morgan has him pinned against the cage. Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Howell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morgan walks away with a smile on his face. Howell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Zach Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Howell. Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morgan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howell counters with a slapping leg kick. Zach Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Howell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Morgan tests Howell's chin there with a solid looking shot. Howell slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Howell throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range. Morgan misses with a body shot
and Howell counters with a leg kick. Morgan blocks a head kick by Howell.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Howell's body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Howell does a little dance to reset his feet. Morgan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morgan lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morgan scores with a hook.
That has opened up Josh Howell's cut even more. Morgan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Howell takes a shot right to the bread basket. Morgan lands with an overhand left. Howell avoids a kick to the body.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Morgan duly obliges. Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan misses with a combination
and Howell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Howell is just out of range. Morgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Morgan throws a body kick that misses. Morgan throws a lazy head kick and Howell counters with a leg kick. No joy there for Howell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Morgan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Josh Howell's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Morgan. Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zach Morgan is winning the standup battle so far. A kick lands to the mid section there for Howell. Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
The cut above Josh Howell's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Howell misses the target. Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howell circles away quickly and effectively. Morgan misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howell looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Howell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Howell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan throws a one two combo.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howell can do to turn this around? Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Howell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan takes one to the chin there. Howell takes a shot right to the bread basket. Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howell pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch. Howell with a knee to the head.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Howell misses the shot to the body. Morgan misses with a body shot.
Howell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howell counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Morgan breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Howell in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Howell moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morgan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Howell's hands.
Josh Howell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Howell thows a body shot but no joy. Morgan scores with a three punch combo!
Howell fails in his attempt to clinch. Morgan avoids the body shot from Howell.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Howell. Good shot there by Morgan. Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howell moves away. Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howell counters with a head kick. Howell tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Morgan throws a series of strikes that have Howell backpedaling.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Josh Howell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zach Morgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tirawin Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tirawin Kokin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roland McGregor's chin.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roland McGregor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tirawin Kokin! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kokin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Kokin moves away and avoids it. McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. McGregor with a jab.
It looks like Tirawin Kokin has been cut. Kokin scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kokin throws the kick towards the body but McGregor avoids it. McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss. Kokin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kokin looks gassed! McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. McGregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kokin doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGregor throws a big shot that misses. McGregor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kokin sprawls well initially but McGregor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kokin is rocked! McGregor is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kokin is hurt! He's hurt bad - McGregor fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kokin from any more punishment! Congratulations to McGregor! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland McGregor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aragorn Arathorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arathorm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aragorn Soundtrack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Aragorn Arathorm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Ramsey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aragorn Arathorm! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ramsey tries to clinch there but Arathorm circles away.
Ramsey misses with a low kick as Arathorm jumps back. Ramsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arathorm swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kenny Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ramsey throws a leg kick but Arathorm checks it. Ramsey wants to clinch. Arathorm keeps the fight on the outside. Ramsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Arathorm circles away.
Arathorm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Arathorm. Ramsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramsey moves in looking to clinch but Arathorm pushes him off. Ramsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arathorm paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramsey tries to clinch up but Arathorm circles away and keeps his distance. Ramsey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arathorm's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramsey misses with a body kick. Ramsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Arathorm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ramsey tries to clinch but Arathorm is having none of it. Ramsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsey tries to clinch up. Ramsey tries to clinch there but Arathorm circles away.
Ramsey is looking to clinch but Arathorm is avoiding it.
Ramsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arathorm paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramsey tries to clinch up but Arathorm circles away and keeps his distance. Ramsey is looking to clinch but Arathorm is avoiding it.
Ramsey misses with a leg kick. Arathorm swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsey.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Arathorm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Arathorm working over Ramsey with some ground and pound. Ramsey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Arathorm throwing shots but Ramsey is blocking nicely. Arathorm winds up and cracks Ramsey with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Arathorm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Arathorm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ramsey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramsey tries to get out of the position. Arathorm trying to control from half guard but Ramsey is working away. Ramsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arathorm. Arathorm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arathorm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramsey defending well though. Ramsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arathorm. Ramsey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Ramsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arathorm on the ground. Arathorm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ramsey is trying to stand up here but Arathorm is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ramsey wants to clinch up but Arathorm keeps it at a distance. Ramsey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arathorm to score an easy takedown into full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Arathorm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ramsey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Arathorm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arathorm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ramsey has momentary wrist control but Arathorm slips an elbow through the middle. Arathorm postures up in Ramsey's guard and throws a big left but Ramsey blocks it. Arathorm throws a big right hand that misses. Ramsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Arathorm postures up.
Arathorm throwing strikes but missing. Ramsey wants to stand but Arathorm is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Arathorm cracks Ramsey with a solid left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aragorn Arathorm 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.
Arathorm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Arathorm keeps the fight on the outside. Ramsey tries to clinch up but Arathorm circles away and keeps his distance. Arathorm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arathorm keeps the fight on the outside. Ramsey tries to clinch but Arathorm is having none of it. Arathorm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramsey swivels and escapes. The fight stays on the outside here - Ramsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ramsey wants to clinch up but Arathorm keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramsey throws a low kick but Arathorm avoids it. Ramsey wants to clinch up but Arathorm keeps it at a distance. Ramsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramsey tries to clinch up but Arathorm circles away and keeps his distance. Ramsey throws a leg kick but Arathorm checks it. Ramsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arathorm paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramsey moves in looking to clinch but Arathorm pushes him off. Arathorm shoots in and bounces Ramsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Ramsey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Arathorm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Arathorm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Arathorm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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. Arathorm distracts Ramsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Arathorm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ramsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arathorm. Arathorm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Ramsey wants to get back to his feet but Arathorm drags him back down. Arathorm in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Arathorm scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arathorm scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ramsey to see if he's OK. Arathorm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Ramsey is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Arathorm scoring with punches from side control. An elbow from Arathorm crashes against the mat.
Arathorm working the ground and pound from side control. Ramsey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arathorm is working Ramsey over with some ground and pound from side control. Arathorm scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ramsey to see if he's OK. Arathorm lands a few punches from side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An elbow from Arathorm crashes against the mat.
Ramsey is looking to reverse the position. Ramsey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arathorm. Ramsey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arathorm. Arathorm throws a strike aimed at the side of Ramsey's head but Ramsey avoids it well. Arathorm working the ground and pound. Arathorm working the ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Check out the look on Arathorm's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aragorn Arathorm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ramsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsey connects with a solid leg kick. Ramsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ramsey wants to clinch. Ramsey tries to clinch up but Arathorm circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramsey scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ramsey fails in his attempt to clinch. Ramsey tries to clinch but Arathorm is having none of it. Ramsey tries to clinch up but Arathorm circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramsey is looking to clinch but Arathorm is avoiding it.
Ramsey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arathorm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Arathorm swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsey. Arathorm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arathorm paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramsey wants to clinch up but Arathorm keeps it at a distance. Arathorm dives in and grabs Ramsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramsey pushes down on Arathorm's head and hops out. Arathorm keeps the fight on the outside. Ramsey tries to clinch but Arathorm moves out of range. Arathorm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramsey tries to clinch but Arathorm is having none of it. Ramsey throws a leg kick but Arathorm moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ramsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Arathorm circles away.
Ramsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arathorm swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ramsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ramsey moves in looking to clinch but Arathorm pushes him off. Ramsey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Arathorm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Arathorm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Arathorm working Ramsey over with strikes. Arathorm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Arathorm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ramsey is trying to stand.
Arathorm not landing any meaningful shots this time. Arathorm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Arathorm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ramsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ramsey wants to get back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Arathorm connects with a nice short shot to Ramsey's temple. Ramsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arathorm. Ramsey is trying to stand up here but Arathorm is controlling him well. Arathorm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramsey defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramsey has hold of Arathorm's hands but Arathorm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Arathorm working Ramsey over with strikes. Arathorm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Ramsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arathorm. Arathorm thows a huge punch but Ramsey dodges it nicely.
Kenny Ramsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arathorm moves into full mount! Ramsey won't be happy about that! Arathorm landing shots from mount. Arathorm postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ramsey looks a forlorn figure.
Arathorm lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Aragorn Arathorm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Arathorm 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aragorn Arathorm!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bombadil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Addams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bombadil comes to the cage accompanied by Climbing Up the Walls. Addams has chosen Addams Family Theme Song as his entrance music. Tom Bombadil could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Addams's chin.
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295 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Bombadil! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Addams! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Addams misses with a body shot.
A big right from Addams misses. Addams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bombadil.
Addams looks to land a combination but Bombadil avoids it well. Addams throws a sloppy head kick and Bombadil moves out of range easily. Addams looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Bombadil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Addams wants to control from the top but Bombadil keeps moving. Addams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bombadil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Addams has managed to get both his arms back between Bombadil's legs - danger averted. Addams postures up.
Addams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Addams throwing strikes from guard but Bombadil blocks nicely. Bombadil looking for a guillotine here but Addams defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Bombadil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Addams thows a big elbow that misses. Addams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bombadil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily. Bombadil trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Addams pushing down on Bombadil's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Bombadil is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Addams is trying to control. Bombadil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bombadil trying to control but Addams postures up.
Bombadil trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Addams manages to pass to mount!
Addams lands a big elbow. Addams working Bombadil over with strikes here. Bombadil is breathing heavily. Bombadil is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea. Addams landing punches. Addams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Addams landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bombadil is rocked! Bombadil takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Oh Bombadil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Addams lands a big elbow - Bombadil is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bombadil is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Igor Addams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glover comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Glover! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willy Sanchez! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glover. Jason Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Glover, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Glover against the cage but Glover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Glover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Glover throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely. Glover looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range. Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Glover had a free shot at his head there. Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Glover! Glover is working to get back to half guard.
Glover tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Glover is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Glover is bucking up trying to escape but Sanchez cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Sanchez goes for an armbar but Glover turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Glover. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glover defends it easily. Glover is looking to stand up but Sanchez won't let him. Glover wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glover wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Glover decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet. Glover blocks a low kick nicely. Some wild striking there from Glover.
Glover scores with a jab to the jaw. Glover lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into rage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glover is defended easily by Sanchez. Glover lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Sanchez. Sanchez slips under a jab. Glover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Glover moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Glover shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily. Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez. Glover jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well. Glover misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming. Glover is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Glover lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Glover changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sanchez tries to buck Glover off but Glover is having none of it. Glover working the body and head with strikes. Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glover pulls his head out easily. Sanchez looks gassed! Glover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Glover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Glover is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Glover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sanchez taking some punishment here, with Glover in his half guard. Sanchez actively working from the bottom here. Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glover pulls his head out easily. Glover working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Glover is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Glover scores with a couple of nice shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Glover 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.
Glover throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glover blocks a low kick nicely. Glover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Glover misses with a looping left. Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover. Glover looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Glover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Glover! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Glover is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can. Sanchez avoids the attempt from Glover to control. Glover tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez won't let Glover get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. A nice elbow there by Sanchez. Sanchez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Glover wants to try and get back to his feet. Sanchez raining down shots from the mount! Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and Glover is in trouble! Sanchez avoids the attempt from Glover to control. Glover is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Sanchez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Glover has worked his arm free - good work by Glover!
Sanchez is breathing heavily. Glover is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez lands a decent elbow from side control. Glover is trying to improve his position. Glover can't do much from the bottom here. Sanchez scoring with punches and elbows. Glover wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Glover gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Glover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Glover can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Glover looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Sanchez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Sanchez working Glover over with strikes. Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Glover defends it. Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Glover tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg. Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Glover punching from the bottom.
Glover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glover as he avoids it easily. Glover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Glover fights it but they end up in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover. Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes. Glover throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off. Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Glover throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sanchez takes one to the chin there. Jason Glover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt and Glover counters with a left to the body. Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Glover misses with a straight left. Glover throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely. Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glover.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sanchez gets the takedown into side control. Glover bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez tries to move into range but Glover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Glover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat. Glover lands a nice looking body shot.
Glover shoots and misses and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick. A left and a right from Glover both land. Nice combination. Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glover throws a right and a left that both miss. Glover works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination. Glover looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Glover cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Glover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glover's guard. Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Glover is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Glover manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glover blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Glover shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Glover was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Glover putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Glover punching from mount but Sanchez doing a good job of avoiding damage. Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Glover breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow. Glover putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Glover breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow. Glover lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanchez hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Glover maintains control. Glover working away from the top, dropping strikes. Glover landing strikes from the mount and Sanchez is in trouble! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Glover looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Glover lands a big elbow. Glover lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanchez hang on? Sanchez is bucking up trying to escape but Glover cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Glover can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape. Glover working Sanchez over with strikes here. Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Glover working away from the top, dropping strikes. Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Glover isn't that keen on the idea. Glover lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Glover showed his dominance in that final round. I think Glover 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Glover!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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149 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Foe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse James! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Foe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage. Foe gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. James is looking to stand up but Foe won't let him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Foe working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Foe keeping full guard, as James tries to pass. Foe has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though. Foe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Foe has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though. Foe has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though. James trying to control but Foe is working from the bottom. Foe looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
James wants to stand but Foe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. James controls from within his opponent's guard. James wants to get up but he can't break Foe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Foe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Foe looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. James wants to control from the top but Foe keeps moving.
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. James stands up and waves to Foe to follow him. Joe Foe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Foe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for James! Foe with the ground and pound from mount. Foe landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble! Foe punishing his opponent with strikes. James is trying to stand up. Foe with a couple of short strikes. Foe has control of James's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and James regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Foe is breathing heavily. James is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Foe with good strikes from the mount here! Foe lands a heavy elbow. A nice elbow there by Foe. Foe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… James is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by James and Foe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Foe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Foe landing strikes. James takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. James is looking for a sweep. Foe working the ground and pound from side control. Foe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Foe tries for a kimura but James is defending well. James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round. James scores a takedown into full mount! Foe is looking to get to half guard. Foe is working hard here to advance position. Foe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Foe tries to reverse the position but James maintains control. Foe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. James is persistently looking for the submission but Foe is defending it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Foe breaks James's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Foe postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Foe dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Foe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. James is trying to maintain the position but Foe is very close to passing his half guard. Foe working James over with strikes. Foe is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
Foe slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead. Foe is looking for a kimura here.
Foe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. James tries to kick Foe off but Foe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. James is looking for a sweep. Foe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Foe prevents James from standing back up.
Foe working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Foe wants to pass the guard but James is defending well. Foe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Foe eventually gives up the hold.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. James misses with a low kick as Foe jumps back. Foe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foe lands in his opponent's guard. James keeping moving, preventing Foe from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foe won't allow James to sweep him here. Joe Foe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Foe throwing strikes but missing. Foe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Foe trying to control but James is working from the bottom. James tries to land a sweep but no joy. Foe postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. James doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Foe to counter with a crisp jab. Foe gets a takedown into half guard. James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foe. James tries to get to full guard but Foe has control of the leg. Foe prevents James from standing back up.
James has hold of Foe's hands but Foe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Foe slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead. James has hold of Foe's hands but Foe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Foe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. James won't allow Foe to pass to mount. James taking some punishment here, with Foe in his half guard. Foe seems to be looking for submissions.
James is looking to control Foe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted? Nice strikes from Foe there. James is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Foe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Foe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Foe throws an elbow but James slips to the side and avoids it well. Foe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Foe working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Foe dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foe moves away. Foe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foe drives through with a takedown into guard. Foe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Foe scores with a decent looking elbow strike. James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foe defends it easily. Foe landing some decent shots from guard. Foe lands a couple of digs. Foe lands a couple of decent looking shots. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Foe stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Foe is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Foe connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. James has momentary wrist control but Foe slips an elbow through the middle. James has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Foe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Foe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard. Foe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Foe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Foe is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Foe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Foe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Foe throwing strikes but missing. Foe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Foe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes 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. Foe throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off. James with a poor takedown so Foe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. James working for a triangle but Foe defends it easily.
Foe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Foe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Foe wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. Foe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and James dives on top into guard. James is looking to stand up but Foe won't let him. James drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. James seems to have locked his on tight now - Foe screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for James, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jesse James!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Malkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkind's entrance music is Extreme Ways. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geronimo Malkind! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harrison King! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! King misses with a series of wild punches.
Malkind ducks under a wild hook from King. Malkind tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
Malkind drops King with a left and a right! Oh, King is hurt - Malkind dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Harrison King has been cut. Malkind is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there. Malkind misses with the ground and pound. King is trying to buck Malkind off. Malkind tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. King avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Malkind. Malkind is trying to ground and pound but King uses the momentary lack of control by Malkind to regain half guard. King pushes Malkind off looking to stand but Malkind dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Malkind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malkind connects with a jab. Malkind throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Malkind misses the target. Malkind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King. King scores with a nice head shot. Malkind pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Malkind shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malkind trying to control but King is working from the bottom. Malkind has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Malkind throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Malkind wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. King wants to stand but Malkind is controlling the position. Malkind throws and elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malkind's guard. Nice move by King! King pushes down on Malkind's leg and manages to get into half guard. Malkind moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malkind looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King throws a strike but Malkind rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malkind. King pushes Malkind off and gets back to his feet.
King misses with a low kick.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. King slips a jab from Malkind.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malkind jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from King. Malkind does a little dance to reset his feet. Malkind lands a right hook to the body.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Malkind's shoulder, as Malkind tries to avoid the shot. King just misses with a punch to the body.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malkind's hands. The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice sprawl there from King as Malkind shoots in. Malkind throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Some wild striking there from King.
Malkind scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geronimo Malkind dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harrison King's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malkind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily. Malkind fails with the takedown. Malkind misses with a wild body shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malkind checks a leg kick. Malkind throws a big shot that misses. Malkind rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Malkind gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malkind doesn't seem bothered though. King scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. King looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkind is just out of range. Left hook, right uppercut from Malkind. Malkind takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. King with a hook. King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malkind moves away. King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malkind misses with a shot to the body and King counters with a right hand to the body. Malkind slips under a jab. King throws a looping overhand right but Malkind ducks down to avoid it. King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. King throws a right and a left that both miss. King misses with a wild combination.
King throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malkind doesn't succeed with the takedown and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malkind is rocked! King looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkind is just out of range. Oh Malkind is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Malkind seems to have got his legs back now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King throws a head kick but Malkind moves out of range.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malkind.
King misses with an uppercut. Malkind saw that one coming. King throws a hook to the side of Malkind's head but Malkind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Malkind is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. King throws a body punch but Malkind moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malkind swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malkind moves out of range as King strikes. Malkind looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. King looks to land a right hand but Malkind moved out of range. Malkind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. King cracks Malkind with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. King has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Malkind to stand back up! King thows a left - swing and a miss! King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malkind napping and manages to drive through into side control! Check out the look on King's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
King landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King cracks Malkind with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! King immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Malkind is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison King! Harrison King is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silver Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuey Ungar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boo comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. Ungar has chosen Paper Planes as his entrance music. Stuey Ungar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silver Boo! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuey Ungar! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slow jab from Ungar misses its intended target. Ungar misses with a head kick.
Ungar doesn't manage to clinch there - Boo circles away.
Boo scores with a decent looking hook. Ungar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boo.
Boo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ungar should have avoided that one. Ungar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boo. Some wild striking there from Boo.
Ungar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ungar tries to clinch there but Boo circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boo!
It looks like Stuey Ungar has been cut. Ungar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boo counters with a nice body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ungar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boo lands with a right hand. Ungar takes a body punch but keeps moving. Boo scores with a hook to the body. Ungar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ungar looks gassed! Danga de danga de dang - Boo scores with a four punch combination! Ungar walks into a jab.
Ungar is rocked! Boo stuns Ungar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ungar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Ungar is still on wobbly legs! Can Boo finish him? Boo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ungar falls backwards - clearly groggy! Boo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silver Boo! Silver Boo retains his heavyweight title!
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