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SFC 32 - Bumps and Bruises PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Machima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Salvador Machima!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aldo.
Machima wants to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Machima has eaten all the pies!
Aldo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Salvador Machima has been cut.
Machima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machima tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Machima tries to clinch up.
Machima tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machima tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Machima wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Machima moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Machima wants to clinch.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Machima.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body. Machima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salvador Machima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machima is looking to clinch but Aldo is avoiding it.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machima tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo cracks a nice hook into Machima's ribs.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machima throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Machima looks gassed!
Good exchange - Aldo coming out on top.
Machima fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Machima.
Aldo scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from Aldo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldo, as that shot connected.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Machima moves out of range.
Aldo throws a good cross that connects.
Aldo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Aldo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aldo connects with a looping right hand.
Machima dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Aldo works over Machima's head and body with a nice combination.
Decent striking displayed by Aldo there.
Nice shot lands for Aldo.
Aldo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice combination there by Aldo.
Aldo lands a body shot.
Machima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machima backs up against the cage.
Machima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Aldo.
Aldo lands with a right hand.
Machima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aldo thuds a left hand into Machima's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo works Machima's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Aldo misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aldo.
Machima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo scores with a jab. Machima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machima tries to clinch up.
Aldo throws a right hand that Machima ducks under and follows up with a left that Machima also avoids with ease.
Aldo lands with a shot to the body.
Machima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aldo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Machima takes one on the button.
Machima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machima circles away quickly and effectively.
Machima tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Machima tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo connects with a body shot.
Machima drops his hands momentarily and Aldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aldo's head.
Aldo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Machima moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo lands with a cross.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machima throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvador Machima's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machima looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Machima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Machima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machima tries to clinch up
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldo lands with a hook. Machima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aldo's head.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Aldo.
Machima misses with a combination
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Machima gets a clinch.
Machima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo is trying to break free.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machima.
Machima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
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.
Aldo wants to break free but Machima has control.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Machima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machima has him pressed against the cage.
Machima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machima landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aldo tries to circle away but Machima has him pinned against the cage.
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Machima has the dominant position.
Machima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldo's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Machima.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Machima has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Machima is controlling the position.
Machima misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machima struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Machima.
Machima lands a nice elbow.
Aldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machima tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Machima tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Machima prevents Aldo from breaking the clinch.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike.
Machima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aldo.
Aldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Machima.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
Machima lands an elbow that stopped Aldo in his tracks for a moment.
Machima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Machima has the dominant position.
Machima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
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.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machima.
Aldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Machima has him pressed against the cage.
Machima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aldo is defending well for now.
Machima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machima keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Machima keeps him there for the moment.
Machima lands a knee to the head.
Machima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Machima looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Machima is controlling him.
Machima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aldo wants to break free but Machima has control.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machima lands a good knee to the midsection. Aldo won't want to take too many of those.
Machima throws an elbow that misses.
Machima landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Salvador Machima's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Machima closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machima tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Machima moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Machima throws a head kick that misses.
Machima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machima wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machima throws a combination that misses
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Machima closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Machima.
Machima misses with a head kick.
Machima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.
Machima tries to clinch up
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Aldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Machima.
Machima darts in trying to clinch
and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machima tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Aldo misses with a hook. Machima ducked under it nicely.
Machima moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Machima is looking to clinch.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Machima.
Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Machima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machima tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Machima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo lands with a shot to the body.
Machima tries to clinch
and Aldo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Machima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo scores with a decent looking hook.
Aldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machima on the side of the head.
Aldo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machima momentarily.
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.
Machima wants to clinch.
Machima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salvador Machima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Machima misses with the combination.
Machima tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machima misses with a head kick.
Machima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jose Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeshi Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamamoto as he connects with a hook.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Masters. Beautiful body shot.
Masters clinches.
Masters breaks the clinch.
Masters tries to clinch but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Masters shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamamoto throws a combination that misses
and Masters counters with a stiff right hand.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamamoto but Yamamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamamoto throws a combination. Masters tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masters is controlling him.
Masters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masters stops Yamamoto from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Masters 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.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but Masters isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yamamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masters punishes Yamamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamamoto looks gassed!
Masters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters throws a one two combo.
Masters throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Yamamoto pushes him off.
Yamamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamamoto misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masters staying out of range there.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters.
Yamamoto throws a combination that misses
and Masters counters with a three punch combo that has Yamamoto backing up. Yamamoto nods at Masters to acknowledge the strikes.
Takeshi Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters connects with a single shot there.
Masters shoots in for a double leg but Yamamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamamoto misses with a combination
and Masters counters with a shoot takedown. Yamamoto fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masters postures up and lands a big shot to Yamamoto's brow.
Masters slips nicely into half guard.
Yamamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Masters sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Masters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.
Masters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Masters digs a good body shot into Yamamoto's ribs.
Masters tries to clinch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Masters lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamamoto off the cage and back into rage.
A cross from Masters lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Masters with that takedown attempt.
Masters scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masters trying to control the position but Yamamoto is working away.
Yamamoto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Masters asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Masters scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yamamoto to see if he's OK.
Masters prevents Yamamoto from escaping the position.
Masters decides to stand back up. Masters steps back and let's Yamamoto get back to his feet.
Masters throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto throws a combination that misses
and Masters counters with a two punch combo.
Masters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yamamoto throws a combination that misses
and Masters counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab.
Masters lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice combination there by Masters.
Masters shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamamoto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
and Masters moves into the clinch.
Masters manages to pull guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but instead Masters has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Masters throwing strikes but missing.
Masters prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
Masters passes into half guard.
Masters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yamamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters trying to control the action but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yamamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown.
Yamamoto throws a series of strikes that have Masters backpedaling.
Ken Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masters tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamamoto works over Masters's head and body with a nice combination.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto misses with a combination
and Masters counters with a single leg into guard. Yamamoto didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masters is controlling him.
Masters stands up from Yamamoto's guard - Masters perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a combination that misses
and Masters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto tries to kick Masters off but Masters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yamamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Masters sits in half guard.
Yamamoto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Masters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yamamoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yamamoto is in trouble now - Masters has advanced to mount!
Yamamoto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Yamamoto is squirming around, avoiding Masters's attempts to control the action.
Yamamoto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters controlling from the full mount.
Yamamoto is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Masters pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yamamoto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Masters.
Yamamoto is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Masters lands a big elbow.
Yamamoto tries to buck Masters off but he can't manage it.
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.
Masters has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yamamoto's face.
Masters scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yamamoto tries to buck Masters off but he can't manage it.
Yamamoto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.
Masters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masters with good strikes from the mount here!
Masters with the ground and pound from mount.
Yamamoto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Masters tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yamamoto really wants to buck Masters off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yamamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamamoto lands with a nice combination. Masters backs away looking to recover.
Masters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masters wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Masters's ribs.
Masters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Masters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yamamoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Yamamoto scores with a four punch combination!
Masters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters dives in and grabs Yamamoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes down on Masters's head and hops out.
Masters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masters has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown.
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Masters's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masters counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yamamoto thinking.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
and Masters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Masters's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masters counters with a thumping low kick.
Masters clinches with his opponent.
Masters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamamoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto scores with the left hand. Masters knows he should have avoided that one.
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Yamamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yamamoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Masters won't allow it.
Yamamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masters has Yamamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Yamamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masters manages to break the clinch.
Masters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masters off to one side.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masters throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamamoto wriggles free and stands up.
Masters pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yamamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto defends it nicely.
Yamamoto lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Masters moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
A punch combination from Masters misses.
Masters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Yamamoto.
Masters clinches with his opponent.
Masters is looking to control Yamamoto's arms but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Masters has his back to the cage.
Yamamoto is trying to break free.
Masters breaks the clinch.
Yamamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masters holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Masters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamamoto prevents it.
Yamamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Yamamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masters tries to score a body lock takedown but Yamamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamamoto's efforts to push away.
Masters has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yamamoto uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Masters wriggles free and stands up.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Yamamoto.
Takeshi Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the head.
Masters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Masters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Masters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeshi Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takeshi Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ken Masters 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.
Yamamoto is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Masters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masters, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Masters!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pac Quiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pac Quiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barksdale looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barksdale takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Avon Barksdale has been cut.
Barksdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quiao counters with a left right combination that sends Barksdale crashing to the mat - Quiao wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Barksdale out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pac Quiao!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Zhongjing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bear has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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, Zhang Zhongjing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Bear!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhongjing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bear.
Bear looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zhongjing throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhongjing drops Bear with a beautiful combination! Bear stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zhongjing is looking for the KO!
Bear is rocked!
It looks like Big Bear has been cut.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhongjing.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhongjing.
Zhongjing cracks Bear with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bear looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zhongjing finish him?
Zhongjing feints and then cracks Bear's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bear down.
Zhongjing lands a hook that stumbles Bear back into the cage. Zhongjing follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bear to the canvas! Zhongjing pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bear has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zhang Zhongjing!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Wayans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caschera's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition. Damon Wayans will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Wayans!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caschera.
Caschera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wayans stuffs the takedown.
Caschera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Caschera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayans is looking to clinch.
Damon Wayans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayans with a poor takedown
and Caschera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wayans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caschera smiles and moves away.
Caschera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Caschera drops back looking for a leg! Wayans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wayans manages to kick Caschera off! Caschera jumps back into Wayans's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Caschera 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.
Wayans wants to stand and escape but Caschera is having none of it.
Wayans throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Caschera 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.
Wayans pushes Caschera off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wayans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caschera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wayans misses with a double jab.
Wayans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Caschera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Caschera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wayans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caschera.
Caschera is breathing heavily.
Caschera is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wayans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Caschera in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wayans tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Caschera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Caschera!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jenson StMarx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StMarx's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Skank Monkey. Phillips has chosen "Shoot to Thrill" by AC/DC as his entrance music. Jenson StMarx could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Phillips's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jenson StMarx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StMarx fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
StMarx has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phillips is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phillips works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
StMarx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but StMarx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but StMarx is keeping the position.
Phillips seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. StMarx is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StMarx 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.
Phillips trying to control but StMarx is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
StMarx wants to clinch but Phillips slips to the side
and Phillips counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Phillips passes StMarx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
StMarx works his way to full guard. Good work.
StMarx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
Phillips trying to control but StMarx is working from the bottom.
Phillips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
StMarx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
StMarx is breathing heavily.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips advances to half guard.
Phillips decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Phillips shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. StMarx is trying to defend but Phillips finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phillips throwing shots but StMarx is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is taking a breather. StMarx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
I looks like Phillips might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bruce Phillips.
Phillips forces StMarx back against the cage and clinches.
Phillips pulls guard.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Phillips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
StMarx throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips 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.
Phillips pushes StMarx off and gets back to his feet.
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. StMarx tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag StMarx to the ground. StMarx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phillips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
StMarx tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phillips smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenson StMarx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips has StMarx up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Phillips dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
StMarx tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phillips counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phillips tightens his grip and picks StMarx up, before dumping him to the ground. StMarx manages to land in guard.
StMarx keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. StMarx is keeping the position for now.
StMarx keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
StMarx wants to stand and escape but Phillips is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Phillips has StMarx up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips avoiding damage.
Phillips manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
StMarx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StMarx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
StMarx is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips holds on to StMarx's head and controls the position momentarily.
Phillips gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
StMarx not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phillips is controlling StMarx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
StMarx thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phillips's head.
Phillips keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Phillips manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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.
StMarx gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips shoots in and bounces StMarx off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Phillips is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
StMarx keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Phillips closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phillips lands in his opponent's guard.
Phillips stands and steps away. StMarx gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
StMarx tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phillips counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Phillips jumps into guard, dragging StMarx to the mat.
StMarx trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
StMarx won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Phillips wriggles free and stands up.
StMarx clinches but Phillips breaks the clinch
and Phillips counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in StMarx's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips stands and throws StMarx's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Phillips works to advance to full mount. StMarx defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Phillips content just to control the position here.
Phillips with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Phillips is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Phillips has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StMarx tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
Phillips works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Phillips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but StMarx is keeping the position.
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
StMarx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phillips's guard.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phillips controlling the position.
Phillips 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips trying to control the position here.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
StMarx is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phillips is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phillips has escaped and now he's on top!
Phillips postures up and lands a big shot to StMarx's brow.
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.
Phillips controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phillips connects with a couple of short punches.
Jenson StMarx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bruce Phillips.
StMarx tries to clinch up
and Phillips counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bruce Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phillips has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Phillips!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Helgusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yusuf Amir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helgusson's entrance music is As I Lay Dying - Without Conclusion. A fine choice. Yusuf Amir is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Helgusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yusuf Amir!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amir looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Helgusson wants to land a leg kick but Amir is out of range.
Helgusson cracks Amir with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Amir tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Helgusson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Amir is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Helgusson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kos Pellegrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imperador Markus V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrino comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - Hate Me Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kos Pellegrino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Imperador Markus V!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrino throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pellegrino!
Pellegrino motions for Markus V to come forward. Pellegrino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pellegrino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markus V is out of range and Pellegrino settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pellegrino.
Markus V 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!
Pellegrino clinches up with Markus V and pushes him back against the cage.
Markus V wants to break free but Pellegrino has control.
Markus V is trying to break free.
Pellegrino connects with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Markus V lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pellegrino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Markus V in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Pellegrino.
Pellegrino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Markus V in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pellegrino effectively controlling the action here.
Pellegrino lands an elbow just above Markus V 's eye.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Imperador Markus V has been cut.
Pellegrino stalls.
Pellegrino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pellegrino crunches a lovely knee into Markus V's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pellegrino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pellegrino seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Markus V working hard to break the clinch.
Pellegrino crunches a lovely knee into Markus V's ribcage.
Pellegrino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pellegrino scores with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head.
Pellegrino lands an elbow inside.
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Markus V lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pellegrino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markus V's face.
Markus V wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pellegrino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pellegrino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pellegrino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pellegrino prevents Markus V from breaking the clinch.
Markus V has had enough of the clinch but Pellegrino keeps him there for the moment.
Pellegrino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pellegrino lands a nice elbow.
Pellegrino connects with a knee to the head.
Markus V tries to break the clinch but Pellegrino is controlling the position.
Pellegrino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markus V takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pellegrino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pellegrino prevents Markus V from breaking the clinch.
Markus V working hard to break the clinch.
Markus V takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pellegrino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pellegrino keeps control of Markus V as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pellegrino lands an elbow just above Markus V 's eye.
Markus V is trying to break free.
Pellegrino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Markus V's defenses.
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Markus V lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pellegrino controlling the action here for a moment.
Markus V blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markus V is looking to break free of the clinch but Pellegrino has double underhooks.
Pellegrino lands a nice knee to the body.
Markus V wants to get back to striking at distance but Pellegrino won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pellegrino obliges.
Pellegrino has Markus V pushed against the cage.
Pellegrino misses with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pellegrino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markus V tries to circle away but Pellegrino has him pinned against the cage.
Pellegrino trying to land knees to the body.
Pellegrino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markus V's efforts to push away.
Pellegrino stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Markus V's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Markus V's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pellegrino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Markus V is trying to force a seperation but Pellegrino has the dominant position.
Pellegrino landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Pellegrino.
Pellegrino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pellegrino prevents Markus V from breaking the clinch.
Pellegrino lands an elbow that stopped Markus V in his tracks for a moment.
Pellegrino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pellegrino with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino prevents Markus V from breaking the clinch.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pellegrino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pellegrino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markus V's efforts to push away.
Markus V is looking to break free of the clinch but Pellegrino has double underhooks.
Pellegrino keeps control of Markus V as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pellegrino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pellegrino lands a damaging elbow.
Pellegrino lands a good knee to the midsection. Markus V won't want to take too many of those.
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pellegrino landing knees to the body.
Pellegrino keeps control of Markus V as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pellegrino.
Knees to the body from Pellegrino.
Pellegrino prevents Markus V from breaking the clinch.
Pellegrino working Markus V over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Markus V's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pellegrino lands an elbow inside.
Pellegrino connects with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Markus V is looking to break free of the clinch but Pellegrino has double underhooks.
Pellegrino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pellegrino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Markus V wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pellegrino lands an elbow that stopped Markus V in his tracks for a moment.
Pellegrino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markus V's efforts to push away.
Pellegrino lands a nice elbow.
Pellegrino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markus V's face.
Markus V is looking to break free of the clinch but Pellegrino has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kos Pellegrino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imperador Markus V's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pellegrino throws the kick towards the body but Markus V avoids it.
Pellegrino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pellegrino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markus V misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus V throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markus V is breathing heavily.
Markus V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus V blocks a leg kick.
Kos Pellegrino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellegrino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pellegrino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pellegrino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markus V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pellegrino has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pellegrino.
Pellegrino thumps Markus V with a low kick.
Pellegrino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Markus V.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pellegrino has Markus V up against the cage in a clinch.
Pellegrino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pellegrino stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pellegrino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markus V can do to turn this around?
Pellegrino connects with a knee to the head.
Kos Pellegrino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the body.
Pellegrino stalling in the clinch.
Pellegrino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pellegrino lands an elbow that stopped Markus V in his tracks for a moment.
Pellegrino lands an elbow just above Markus V 's eye.
Pellegrino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Markus V has had enough of the clinch but Pellegrino keeps him there for the moment.
Markus V tries to break free but Pellegrino pushes him back against the cage.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pellegrino lands an elbow inside that Markus V shrugs off.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrino connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pellegrino obliges.
Markus V takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pellegrino.
Markus V wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pellegrino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pellegrino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markus V's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Pellegrino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino lands an elbow inside that Markus V shrugs off.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head.
Markus V managing to block the knees to the body from Pellegrino.
Pellegrino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Markus V has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Markus V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pellegrino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Markus V's defenses.
Markus V has had enough of the clinch but Pellegrino keeps him there for the moment.
Pellegrino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Markus V in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head.
Pellegrino keeps control of Markus V as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markus V has had enough of the clinch but Pellegrino keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pellegrino obliges.
Pellegrino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markus V's face.
Pellegrino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Markus V has had enough of the clinch but Pellegrino keeps him there for the moment.
Pellegrino crunches a lovely knee into Markus V's ribcage.
Pellegrino lands a nice knee to the body.
Pellegrino landing knees to the head.
Markus V can't break the clinch.
Pellegrino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markus V's efforts to push away.
Pellegrino scores a nice knee to the body.
Pellegrino with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pellegrino obliges.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino has him pressed against the cage.
That's four 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.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrino scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pellegrino.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino is controlling him.
Pellegrino connects with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino keeps control of Markus V as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pellegrino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pellegrino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Markus V's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pellegrino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pellegrino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pellegrino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino is controlling him.
Pellegrino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markus V's face.
Pellegrino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Markus V takes a knee to the side of the body.
Markus V wants to break free but Pellegrino has control.
Markus V wants to get back to striking at distance but Pellegrino won't allow it.
Pellegrino stalling against the cage.
Pellegrino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Markus V is trying to force a seperation but Pellegrino has the dominant position.
Pellegrino lands an elbow just above Markus V 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kos Pellegrino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Imperador Markus V'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!
Pellegrino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markus V.
Pellegrino lands a head kick!
Markus V slips under a jab from Pellegrino.
Markus V connects with a crisp jab.
Pellegrino darts in and clinches Markus V up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Pellegrino.
Pellegrino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Markus V looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markus V wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markus V takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pellegrino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markus V's face.
Markus V tries to circle away but Pellegrino has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Markus V's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Markus V wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrino looking to throw knees to the head but Markus V is blocking nicely.
Markus V can't break the clinch.
Pellegrino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markus V's efforts to push away.
Markus V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markus V tries to break the clinch but Pellegrino is controlling the position.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head.
Markus V tries to break free but Pellegrino pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Markus V's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Markus V working hard to break the clinch.
Markus V tries to break free but Pellegrino pushes him back against the cage.
Pellegrino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pellegrino scores with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino stalling the fight.
Pellegrino misses with a knee to the head.
Markus V tries to break the clinch but Pellegrino is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pellegrino.
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pellegrino connects with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino lands a nice knee to the body.
Markus V tries to break free but Pellegrino pushes him back against the cage.
Pellegrino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino is controlling him.
Pellegrino is pushing Markus V up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Markus V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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.
Pellegrino just leaning against Markus V, taking a breather.
Markus V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markus V wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pellegrino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pellegrino lands an elbow just above Markus V 's eye.
Markus V wants to get back to striking at distance but Pellegrino won't allow it.
Pellegrino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Markus V tries to break the clinch but Pellegrino is controlling the position.
Pellegrino with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino is controlling him.
Pellegrino slowing the pace effectively.
Markus V tries to circle away but Pellegrino has him pinned against the cage.
Pellegrino prevents Markus V from breaking the clinch.
Pellegrino lands a nice knee to the body.
Markus V looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Markus V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pellegrino lands a nice elbow.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Pellegrino.
Markus V looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pellegrino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Markus V has had enough of the clinch but Pellegrino keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pellegrino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Markus V wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pellegrino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Markus V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markus V is looking to break free of the clinch but Pellegrino has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pellegrino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pellegrino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markus V's face.
Markus V is trying to force a seperation but Pellegrino has the dominant position.
Pellegrino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markus V's face.
Markus V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pellegrino with a knee to the head.
Markus V is looking to break free of the clinch but Pellegrino has double underhooks.
Pellegrino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Markus V's face.
Pellegrino scores with a knee to the head.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Markus V tries to break the clinch but Pellegrino is controlling the position.
Pellegrino connects with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino lands a nice elbow.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Markus V's defenses.
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.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino is controlling him.
Pellegrino lands a damaging elbow.
Markus V working hard to break the clinch.
Markus V working hard to break the clinch.
Pellegrino scores with a knee to the head.
Markus V is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrino has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrino with a knee to the head.
Markus V wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markus V wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Markus V takes an elbow to the temple.
Markus V looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pellegrino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Markus V in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Markus V takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pellegrino connects with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Markus V up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pellegrino obliges.
Pellegrino has Markus V pressed against the cage, preventing Markus V from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knees to the body from Pellegrino.
Markus V wants to get back to striking at distance but Pellegrino won't allow it.
Markus V looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pellegrino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Markus V up against the cage.
Imperador Markus V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pellegrino lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kos Pellegrino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pellegrino 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kos Pellegrino!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rermes Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunne has chosen Nopsajalka - Johnny Kidd as his entrance music. Rermes Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rermes Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Dunne!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunne pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunne lands with a light punch inside.
Dunne leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Dunne.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rermes Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Dunne on the inside.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dunne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Dunne as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Dunne to work.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Dunne pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dunne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Dunne has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dunne scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dunne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dunne is landing with strikes from the back.
Dunne wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunne keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie is covering up but some of the strikes from Dunne are getting through and doing damage.
Dunne biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gracie tries to roll but Dunne sticks to his back.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dunne has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dunne. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gracie tries to escape but Dunne has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dunne keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Dunne to control.
Gracie tries to break free.
Dunne lands a shot to the body.
Dunne lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Will Dunne go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Dunne to control.
Dunne loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gracie hold on?
Gracie tries to escape but Dunne has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne controls the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, David Dunne just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Dunne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Dunne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dunne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dunne clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Dunne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dunne just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dunne counter with a right hand.
Dunne takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunne prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rermes Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Dunne.
Dunne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dunne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Dunne.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Dunne.
Dunne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie is rocked!
A short uppercut from Dunne.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunne lands a big right hand that drops Gracie! The killer instinct kicks in and Dunne finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dunne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dunne!
David Dunne is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Dryupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Dryupp!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dryupp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dryupp wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dryupp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dryupp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustafsson pushes Dryupp off and gets back to his feet.
Gustafsson missing with a left hand there. Dryupp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gustafsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson tries to bum rush Dryupp with a series of wild strikes but Dryupp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Dryupp moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dryupp.
Gustafsson holds on to Dryupp's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dryupp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryupp goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dryupp but great work by Gustafsson.
You can see the frustration on Dryupp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dryupp is looking to regain half guard here but Gustafsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Dryupp looks gassed!
Gustafsson stands up and beckons Dryupp to his feet.
Dryupp slips under a jab from Gustafsson.
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.
Dryupp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson wants to stand but Dryupp is controlling the position.
Gustafsson has control of Dryupp's left arm, preventing Dryupp from doing any damage.
Dryupp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gustafsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gustafsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gustafsson!
Gustafsson works to advance to full mount. Dryupp defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dryupp tries to reverse the position but Gustafsson maintains control.
Dryupp wants to hold on but Gustafsson pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dryupp is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustafsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Gustafsson'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 four 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.
Dryupp gets back to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gustav Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a straight right.
Dryupp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away.
Dryupp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dryupp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dryupp's head.
Gustafsson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustafsson rushes Dryupp with punches - Dryupp moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Dryupp goes down! Gustafsson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Gustafsson!
Gustav Gustafsson retains his bantamweight title!
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