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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Racken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Szmyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szmyd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman - Metallica. Maciej Szmyd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Racken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maciej Szmyd!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szmyd doesn't manage to clinch there - Racken circles away.
Szmyd wants to clinch.
Racken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown but Racken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamie Racken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szmyd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Racken shoots in but no luck this time.
Racken shoots in for a takedown but Szmyd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Szmyd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Racken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szmyd wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Racken.
Racken prevents Szmyd from getting the reversal.
Racken controlling his opponent.
Racken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Szmyd is looking to escape.
Szmyd can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szmyd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Racken is landing with some decent strikes but Szmyd is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Maciej Szmyd has been cut.
Racken unloads with some shots from mount but Szmyd bucks and avoids them well.
Racken looking to finish with strikes here!
Szmyd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Racken controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Racken throws some wild stikes that Szmyd manages to avoid easily.
Racken throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Racken is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Szmyd can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Racken working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Szmyd wants to hold on but Racken pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racken is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Racken wants to control the pace but Szmyd is squirming around nicely.
Racken working for a guillotine from mount but Szmyd is in no mood to give up.
Racken takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Racken working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That has opened up Maciej Szmyd's cut even more.
Racken looking to control but Szmyd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Racken thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Racken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Racken wants to control the pace but Szmyd is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Racken cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Racken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Szmyd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Racken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Racken rushes Szmyd and presses him up against the cage.
Racken scores with a nice hook to the head.
The cut above Maciej Szmyd's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Racken manages to pull guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamie Racken.
Szmyd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Racken shoots for a double leg takedown but Szmyd sprawls well. He's pushed Racken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Racken doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Szmyd counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Racken is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Racken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Racken looks to land a body kick but Szmyd moved away.
Racken closes the distance and clinches.
Szmyd is working for takedown but Racken is calmly controlling the position for now.
Racken has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Szmyd uses from the top position.
Szmyd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Szmyd passes into half guard.
Szmyd trying to pass the guard but Racken defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Racken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Racken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Szmyd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Racken is keeping the position for now.
Racken wants to get back to his feet but Szmyd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Racken trying to control the position.
Szmyd preventing the sweep.
Racken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Szmyd won't allow Racken to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Szmyd misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice sprawl there from Szmyd as Racken shoots in.
Szmyd throws a head kick that misses.
Racken throws a series of punches but Szmyd avoids them all with ease.
Racken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Szmyd leaves Racken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Szmyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Racken circles away.
Racken lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Szmyd backs up against the cage.
Szmyd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Racken tries to sprawl out of it but Szmyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Racken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Szmyd swings for the body but Racken moves out of range.
Racken scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Racken is looking to take a break and control but Szmyd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szmyd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szmyd is trying to stand up here but Racken is controlling him well.
Racken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Racken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Szmyd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Racken wants to stand up but Szmyd has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Szmyd is staying active underneath Racken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Szmyd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Racken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Racken scores a takedown into full mount!
Jamie Racken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Racken swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Szmyd is now in Racken's guard. A big mistake from Racken there, giving up the dominant position!
Szmyd being controlled here momentarily.
Szmyd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Racken is keeping the position for now.
Racken is adopting a defensive guard.
Szmyd stops Racken from standing up.
Szmyd looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Racken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Szmyd's cut.
That's time! Racken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Racken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Racken throws the kick towards the body but Szmyd avoids it.
Szmyd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Racken can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Szmyd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Racken shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Racken showed some decent athleticism there.
Racken passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Szmyd!
Racken throwing strikes but Szmyd uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Racken frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Racken unloads with some shots from mount but Szmyd bucks and avoids them well.
Racken looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Szmyd is bucking up trying to escape but Racken cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Racken has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Szmyd's face.
Racken looking to secure an arm triangle but Szmyd defends it well.
Racken tries to control but Szmyd wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Racken postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Szmyd looks a forlorn figure.
Racken lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Racken throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Racken wants to control the pace but Szmyd is squirming around nicely.
Racken is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Szmyd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Szmyd is looking to improve his position but Racken isn't that keen on the idea.
Maciej Szmyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Racken connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Racken putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Szmyd tries to hold on but Racken pushes him away.
Racken prevents Szmyd from getting the reversal.
Racken landing strikes from the mount.
Racken cracks Szmyd with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Racken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Racken cracks Szmyd with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Racken landing strikes from the mount and Szmyd is in trouble!
Racken postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Szmyd looks a forlorn figure.
Racken looking to control but Szmyd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Racken looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szmyd is bucking up trying to escape but Racken cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Racken in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jamie Racken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Racken controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Racken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Racken 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Racken!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Cassel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sucks to be me . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrick Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cassel sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cassel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cassel sees it coming and defends easily.
Cassel is not content to let Smith control the position.
Cassel is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith prevents Cassel from standing back up.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cassel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cassel pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith 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.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cassel is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith is looking to pass Cassel's guard but actually Cassel recovers to full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cassel keeps moving.
Cassel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassel wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but Cassel is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cassel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cassel misses with a two punch combination.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith stops Cassel from getting back to his feet.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Cassel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith thows a huge punch but Cassel dodges it nicely.
Cassel won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassel keeps working.
Smith is stalling here. Cassel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cassel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cassel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Cassel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Cassel tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cassel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrick Cassel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Smith.
Cassel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cassel counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cassel trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cassel gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cassel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cassel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cassel swivels and escapes.
Cassel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrick Cassel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassel scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrick Cassel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cassel fails with the takedown.
Cassel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cassel doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Cassel shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cassel keeps moving.
Cassel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cassel keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cassel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Cassel trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Cassel from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cassel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassel wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Cassel wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cassel clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Cassel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Cassel is blocking nicely.
Cassel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Cassel is defending well.
Cassel is trying to stand.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cassel defends it well.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Cassel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is working for a kimura but Cassel is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cassel tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Steve Smith has been cut.
Nice jab there from Cassel.
Cassel doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Cassel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cassel's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrick Cassel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith won't allow Cassel to get back to his feet.
Cassel trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Cassel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassel trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cassel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cassel trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Cassel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cassel keeps moving.
Cassel is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cassel dives on top into guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cassel trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Cassel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cassel is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to control but Cassel is keeping busy.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Cassel from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith is trying to keep Cassel in close.
Cassel trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Steve Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cassel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cassel tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cassel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Cassel scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Cassel.
Cassel lands with a cross.
Rodrick Cassel is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cassel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cassel sprawls well. Cassel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Cassel.
Cassel clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cassel throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Jab from Cassel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassel.
A left lands for Cassel.
Cassel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Cassel has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cassel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith looking to control but instead Cassel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cassel kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrick Cassel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cassel 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrick Cassel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trond Haraldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Haraldsson's choice of entrance music: Warriors of the world. Trond Haraldsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trond Haraldsson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Cote.
Haraldsson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cote fails to land with a series of punches.
Cote misses with a double jab.
Haraldsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cote manages to avoid it.
Cote lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haraldsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Haraldsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cote scores with a jab.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch but Haraldsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cote tries to bum rush Haraldsson with a series of wild strikes but Haraldsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haraldsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cote circles away.
Cote moves in looking to clinch but Haraldsson pushes him off.
Haraldsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cote rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haraldsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haraldsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haraldsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haraldsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cote stalks Haraldsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haraldsson's face. Haraldsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Cote jabs at Haraldsson's body.
Haraldsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cote jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cote lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haraldsson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Cote there.
Haraldsson is rocked!
Cote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haraldsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cote finish him?
A swing and a miss from Cote.
Cote walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Haraldsson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Cote swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Haraldsson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urijah Cote!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel The Pride of Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manuel The Pride of Mexico!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pride of Mexico moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
The Pride of Mexico gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva postures up.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Pride of Mexico is keeping the position for now.
The Pride of Mexico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Pride of Mexico is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
The Pride of Mexico is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva wants to control but The Pride of Mexico is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Pride of Mexico is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Pride of Mexico is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Pride of Mexico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Pride of Mexico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Pride of Mexico is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Pride of Mexico is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Pride of Mexico napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Pride of Mexico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva prevents The Pride of Mexico from escaping the position.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Silva decides to stand back up.
The Pride of Mexico fails with a takedown attempt.
Manuel The Pride of Mexico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Pride of Mexico looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses The Pride of Mexico's front leg but catches the back leg as The Pride of Mexico tries to avoid it.
The Pride of Mexico misses with a double jab.
The Pride of Mexico misses with a hook.
The Pride of Mexico throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Pride of Mexico striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
The Pride of Mexico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva stands up from The Pride of Mexico's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Pride of Mexico drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Pride of Mexico slows the pace down.
The Pride of Mexico trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva tries to clinch up but The Pride of Mexico circles away and keeps his distance.
The Pride of Mexico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Pride of Mexico wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva swings for the body but The Pride of Mexico moves out of range.
The Pride of Mexico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Pride of Mexico swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
The Pride of Mexico scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Pride of Mexico napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Pride of Mexico is looking for a sweep.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of The Pride of Mexico's head but The Pride of Mexico avoids it well.
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Pride of Mexico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Pride of Mexico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Pride of Mexico is looking to clinch.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by The Pride of Mexico.
The Pride of Mexico shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
The Pride of Mexico scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
The Pride of Mexico drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Junior Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Pride of Mexico trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Pride of Mexico trying to control from the bottom.
The Pride of Mexico missing with punches from the bottom.
The Pride of Mexico wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The Pride of Mexico punching from the bottom.
The Pride of Mexico pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
The Pride of Mexico looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva checks a leg kick.
The Pride of Mexico gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Pride of Mexico lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
The Pride of Mexico looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The Pride of Mexico unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Pride of Mexico postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manuel The Pride of Mexico will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The Pride of Mexico lands with a right hand.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
The Pride of Mexico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Pride of Mexico is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Nice defenses there by The Pride of Mexico.
A shot to the body from The Pride of Mexico misses
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
The Pride of Mexico looks to clinch
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
The Pride of Mexico prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed The Pride of Mexico clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The Pride of Mexico tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico regains half guard.
The Pride of Mexico wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva 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.
Silva tries to stand and escape but The Pride of Mexico is controlling the position.
The Pride of Mexico is trying to control but can't.
The Pride of Mexico moves into full guard.
The Pride of Mexico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Pride of Mexico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva wants to control from the top but The Pride of Mexico keeps moving.
The Pride of Mexico looking to control.
The Pride of Mexico is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The Pride of Mexico wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva gets to his feet. The Pride of Mexico looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
The Pride of Mexico is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but The Pride of Mexico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Pride of Mexico trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva throwing shots but The Pride of Mexico is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico gets back to full guard.
Silva trying to control but The Pride of Mexico is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to stand but The Pride of Mexico is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Pride of Mexico lands with a shot to the body.
The Pride of Mexico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Pride of Mexico lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junior Silva.
I think Silva 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Choi Senna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and davie hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying hogan's choice of entrance music: Stand BY Me. The key to victory for Choi Senna has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Senna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, davie hogan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senna scores with a jab to the body.
Senna tries to clinch but hogan is having none of it.
Senna dodges the punch combination from hogan.
Senna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
hogan has a takedown stuffed.
Senna tries to close the distance and clinch up but hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Senna tries to clinch up but hogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Senna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
hogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Senna defends it nicely.
Senna throws a head kick but hogan moves out of range.
Senna throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like davie hogan has been cut.
hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Senna wants to control but hogan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
hogan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Senna blocking the ground and pound attempt from hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senna tries to roll over but hogan keeps him under control.
hogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Senna wants to get back to full guard but hogan has mounted him!
Senna tries to lock up and control but hogan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
hogan with a couple of short strikes.
Senna blocking the ground and pound.
hogan punching from mount but Senna doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Senna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
hogan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Senna can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
hogan looking to ground and pound but Senna is blocking nicely.
hogan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Senna is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
hogan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hogan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Senna's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
hogan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Senna is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! hogan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Senna is trying to escape the mount.
hogan with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senna holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as hogan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Senna is desperately trying to improve his position but hogan has a good base and remains in mount.
hogan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Senna looks a forlorn figure.
Senna squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Senna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for hogan on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
hogan unloads with some shots from mount but Senna bucks and avoids them well.
Senna holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as hogan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
hogan landing strikes from the mount.
Senna is trying to stand.
Senna is in a horrible position here. hogan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Senna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
hogan with shots to the head and body - Senna looks very uncomfortable down there.
hogan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hogan breaks from Senna's wrist control and lands an elbow.
hogan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Senna because hogan loaded up on that one.
hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
hogan landing strikes from the mount.
hogan is landing with some decent strikes but Senna is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Senna blocking the ground and pound.
hogan controlling his opponent.
hogan is landing with some decent strikes but Senna is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hogan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Senna's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
hogan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
davie hogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on davie hogan's cut.
That's time! Senna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Senna lands a jab to the nose.
hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Senna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from hogan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Senna swinging wildly here.
hogan shoots in and bounces Senna off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Senna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
hogan throwing strikes from guard but Senna blocks nicely.
hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
hogan is breathing heavily.
Senna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst hogan is controlling him.
Senna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Senna tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hogan landing with the ground and pound.
hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Senna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Senna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Senna fails in his attempt to clinch.
hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Choi Senna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of davie hogan.
Senna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Senna tries to close the distance and clinch up but hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
hogan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown by hogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Senna which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Senna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Senna thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Senna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Senna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
hogan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Senna's half guard.
hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
hogan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Senna wants to get back to full guard but hogan has passed into side control.
Senna wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by hogan.
hogan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Senna can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hogan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Senna really wants to buck hogan off and get back to his feet.
Senna working to try and regain half guard.
davie hogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
hogan throwing strikes here but Senna is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
hogan punishing his opponent with strikes.
hogan avoids the attempt from Senna to control.
Senna holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as hogan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
hogan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Senna's face.
hogan working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hogan cracks Senna with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Senna tries to buck hogan off but he can't manage it.
Senna tries to reverse the position but hogan maintains control.
Senna takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
hogan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Senna is in all sorts of trouble here.
hogan looking to finish with strikes here!
hogan has hold of Senna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Senna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Senna is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
davie hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on davie hogan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
hogan keeps the fight on the outside.
Senna leaves hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
hogan shoots in for a double leg but Senna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Senna is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Senna throws a head kick that misses.
Senna misses with a double jab.
hogan shoots in for a double leg but Senna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Choi Senna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of davie hogan.
hogan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Senna tries a head kick but it misses.
Senna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Senna scores with a sloppy right hand. hogan should have avoided that one.
Senna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
hogan closes the distance and clinches up with Senna, looking for a takedown. hogan pushes Senna against the cage but Senna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
hogan avoids the head kick by Senna.
Senna misses with a two punch combination.
Senna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
hogan tries for a takedown but Senna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Choi Senna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Senna.
Senna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Senna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Senna thows a body shot but no joy.
hogan scores with a nice body kick.
hogan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from hogan there as he acknowledges the shot.
hogan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Senna finds it's way round the side to connect with hogan's head.
hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Senna as he avoids it easily.
Senna throws a head kick but hogan moves out of range.
Senna throws a right and a left that hogan avoids nicely.
Senna slaps away a takedown attempt from hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Senna tries to sprawl out of it but hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Senna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
hogan shoots in for a takedown but Senna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hogan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Senna throws a body kick the misses
and hogan counters with a one-two to the body.
Senna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and hogan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
hogan prevents Senna from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Senna is keeping the position for now.
Senna working a defensive guard here.
hogan stands and throws Senna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Choi Senna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
hogan trying to control the action but Senna is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senna is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, hogan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
hogan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Senna is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Senna has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
hogan jumps guard.
Senna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. hogan is keeping the position for now.
Senna is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Senna tries to stand but hogan is controlling from the bottom.
Senna has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing hogan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Senna is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - hogan pulls down on the head and he's put Senna to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). davie hogan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister JJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mister JJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, mr tapout!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from JJ lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and tapout has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from tapout and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice takedown defense from JJ. No joy for tapout on that attempt.
JJ shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
tapout is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
tapout can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by JJ.
JJ lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
tapout is wriggling around trying to escape.
JJ looking to finish with strikes here!
JJ unloads with some shots from mount but tapout bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JJ with shots to the head and body - tapout looks very uncomfortable down there.
JJ scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish tapout?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
tapout is in a horrible position here. JJ smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
JJ controlling from the full mount.
JJ landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JJ tries to control but tapout wriggling away.
tapout wants to control but JJ is having none of it.
JJ postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked tapout badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of JJ around the waist but JJ pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! JJ is the winner by TKO! JJ jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister JJ!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Kull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erivelton Imperador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Kull has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Kull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erivelton Imperador!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Imperador just stands there and leans against the cage.
Imperador gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kull wants to control but Imperador is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Imperador is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kull has managed to free his arm - good work.
Imperador is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kull sees it coming and defends easily.
Imperador seems to be looking for submissions.
Imperador is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kull sees it coming and defends easily.
Kull is defending against the submission attempts here by Imperador.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imperador is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kull defends it well.
Imperador looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kull has one foot on Imperador's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Imperador keeps the fight on the outside.
Kull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Imperador but Imperador pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Kull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Kull misses.
Kull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Imperador sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Imperador displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kull.
Imperador shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imperador 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imperador drops back looking for a leg! Kull is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kull manages to kick Imperador off! Imperador jumps back into Kull's guard.
Kull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Imperador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Imperador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Imperador 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.
Imperador drops back looking for a leg! Kull is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kull manages to kick Imperador off! Imperador jumps back into Kull's guard.
Kull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Imperador manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imperador looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kull drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kull jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Imperador is looking for a triangle but Kull pushes his legs off easily.
Imperador working for a triangle but Kull defends it easily.
Imperador keeping moving, preventing Kull from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imperador has a closed guard, preventing Kull from standing up.
Imperador working for a triangle but Kull defends it easily.
Kull drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kull jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Imperador looking for a guillotine here but Kull defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kull preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erivelton Imperador dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Imperador counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Imperador prevents Kull from improving his position.
Imperador 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.
Imperador has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kull defend it? Imperador steps over the head and cranks it - Kull is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Imperador!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erivelton Imperador!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Luchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeMarco Mariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeMarco Mariano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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263 lbs
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227 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergei Luchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMarco Mariano!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luchenko has a takedown stuffed.
Luchenko throws a push kick but Mariano slaps the foot to one side.
Luchenko tries to clinch up but Mariano circles away and keeps his distance.
Mariano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mariano scores a takedown into full mount!
Luchenko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mariano.
Luchenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Mariano has a good base and remains in mount.
Luchenko regains half guard.
Mariano wants to take a breather but Luchenko is having none of it.
Mariano wants to pass the guard but Luchenko is defending well.
Luchenko tries to roll over but Mariano keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luchenko is trying to maintain the position but Mariano is very close to passing his half guard.
Mariano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mariano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mariano stops Luchenko from getting back to his feet.
Mariano looks to land a strike but Luchenko avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Luchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luchenko with a poor takedown
and Mariano counters with a single leg into guard. Luchenko didn't expect that.
Mariano distracts Luchenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariano trying to control but Luchenko is working from the bottom.
Luchenko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Luchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luchenko has a closed guard, preventing Mariano from standing up.
Luchenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Luchenko looking to control.
Mariano trying to control but Luchenko is working from the bottom.
Luchenko trying to control the position.
Luchenko wants to sweep here but Mariano controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick by Luchenko misses
and Mariano counters with a shoot takedown. Luchenko fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mariano gets to his feet. Luchenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mariano looks gassed!
Luchenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Mariano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Luchenko!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Luchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mariano goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Luchenko turns into him and now he's in Mariano's guard.
Luchenko passes into half guard.
Mariano wants to control but Luchenko is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luchenko is controlling the pace.
Mariano has hold of Luchenko's hands but Luchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luchenko prevents Mariano from standing back up.
Luchenko is trying to control. Mariano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Luchenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMarco Mariano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luchenko tries for a takedown but Mariano circles away easily
and Mariano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luchenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luchenko has Mariano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mariano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mariano pulls guard effortlessly.
Mariano looking for a sweep. Not yet Mariano, not yet.
Luchenko wants to control from the top but Mariano keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luchenko landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luchenko trying to control but Mariano is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Luchenko.
Luchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mariano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luchenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mariano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luchenko somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Luchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luchenko shoots and misses
and Mariano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luchenko actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mariano 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.
Mariano thows a huge punch but Luchenko dodges it nicely.
Luchenko manages to get to full guard.
Luchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Luchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Luchenko misses with a takedown
and Mariano counters with a shoot takedown. Luchenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Mariano trying to control the position from guard on top but Luchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Luchenko is proving hard to escape from.
Luchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luchenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Luchenko is looking to take a break and control but Mariano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mariano is trying to control but Luchenko manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMarco Mariano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mariano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luchenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Luchenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Luchenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luchenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luchenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mariano walks away with a smile on his face. Luchenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mariano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luchenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Mariano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luchenko closes the distance but Mariano moves to the side
and Mariano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mariano postures up.
Luchenko keeping moving, preventing Mariano from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mariano has managed to get both his arms back between Luchenko's legs - danger averted.
Luchenko is looking to stand up but Mariano isn't so interested in that idea.
Luchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luchenko is working an open guard so Mariano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mariano rushes Luchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mariano goes for a takedown attempt but Luchenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luchenko clinches but Mariano breaks the clinch
and Mariano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Luchenko!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Mariano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mariano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Luchenko is now in Mariano's guard. A big mistake from Mariano there, giving up the dominant position!
Luchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mariano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Mariano is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luchenko trying to control but Mariano is working from the bottom.
Luchenko is really struggling to control Mariano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Luchenko wants to get up but he can't break Mariano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mariano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luchenko as he avoids it easily.
Sergei Luchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeMarco Mariano.
Luchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mariano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luchenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mariano!
Luchenko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DeMarco Mariano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luchenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Luchenko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mariano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mariano and Luchenko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMarco Mariano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mariano 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMarco Mariano!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Umberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umberto comes to the cage accompanied by Perry Como - Magic Moments. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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204 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Umberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umberto closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Umberto pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas takes a swing at Umberto's ribcage but misses.
Umberto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas swings for the body but Umberto moves out of range.
Thomas stalks Umberto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Umberto's face. Umberto staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice combination there by Thomas.
It looks like Roberto Umberto has been cut.
Umberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Umberto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Umberto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umberto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas takes a swing at Umberto's ribcage but misses.
Umberto tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Umberto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Roberto Umberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umberto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Umberto gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Umberto is breathing heavily.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas lands a left and a right that send Umberto crashing to the mat, dazed. Thomas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Umberto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Umberto. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Umberto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas cracks Umberto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Umberto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thomas finish him?
Umberto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umberto circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Umberto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Umberto's head.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas drops Umberto with a beautiful combination! Umberto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thomas is looking for the KO!
Umberto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas cracks Umberto with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Umberto tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thomas pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Umberto is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Hero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Hammersmith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammersmith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hero wants to improve his position but Hammersmith is controlling well.
Hammersmith is thwarting Hero's attempts to control the position.
Hammersmith seems to be looking for submissions.
Hero is looking for a sweep. Hammersmith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammersmith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hammersmith wants to work for an arm triangle but Hero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hammersmith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hero!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith working for a guillotine from mount but Hero is in no mood to give up.
Hero working to try and regain half guard.
Hero wants to get back to his feet.
Hero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammersmith on the ground.
Hammersmith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hero to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hero shrugs it off.
Hammersmith prevents Hero from getting the reversal.
Hammersmith is working for a guillotine from mount but Hero frees his head quite easily.
Hero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Hero is trying desperately to improve position.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Hero tries to buck Hammersmith off but he can't manage it.
Hero tries to hold on but Hammersmith postures up.
Hammersmith is working for a guillotine from mount but Hero frees his head quite easily.
Hammersmith working for a submission but Hero is keeping him at bay.
Hammersmith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hero to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hero shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammersmith looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hero throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hammersmith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hammersmith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hero is now in Hammersmith's guard. A big mistake from Hammersmith there, giving up the dominant position!
Hero lands a couple of elbows.
Hammersmith has a closed guard, preventing Hero from standing up.
Hammersmith controls Hero momentarily but Hero frees himself.
That's four 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.
Hero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hammersmith is proving hard to escape from.
Hero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammersmith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammersmith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammersmith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hero uses it to pass to side control.
Hammersmith is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Hammersmith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Hero cracks Hammersmith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hero lands with a right and another and another! Hammersmith is in big trouble! Hero lands again and this time it's lights out for Hammersmith! A quality knockout there for Hero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Hero!
The Hero retains his light heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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