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The Fallout - Vault 032 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Muir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernyshevsky comes to the cage accompanied by The Sisters of Mercy -- Lucretia, My Reflection. Muir has chosen Killing in the name of as his entrance music. Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Muir's chin.
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Muir!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernyshevsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Muir's head.
It looks like Joseph Muir has been cut.
Chernyshevsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chernyshevsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Chernyshevsky stops Muir from standing up.
Muir keeping moving, preventing Chernyshevsky from controlling successfully.
Muir wants to stand up but Chernyshevsky is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernyshevsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muir wants to stand but Chernyshevsky is controlling the position.
Chernyshevsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muir keeping moving, preventing Chernyshevsky from controlling successfully.
Chernyshevsky won't allow Muir to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chernyshevsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muir throws a looping overhand right but Chernyshevsky ducks down to avoid it.
Chernyshevsky 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chernyshevsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muir keeping moving, preventing Chernyshevsky from controlling successfully.
Muir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chernyshevsky thows a big elbow that misses.
Chernyshevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muir wants to get back to his feet but Chernyshevsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chernyshevsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muir on the ground.
Chernyshevsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muir wants to stand up but Chernyshevsky is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernyshevsky.
Joseph Muir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chernyshevsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chernyshevsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Muir wants to stand but Chernyshevsky is controlling the position.
Muir looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chernyshevsky is controlling him.
Chernyshevsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Muir's head.
Muir keeping moving, preventing Chernyshevsky from controlling successfully.
Chernyshevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muir uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joseph Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muir throws a nice looking combination but Chernyshevsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chernyshevsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice hook to Muir's body. Muir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Chernyshevsky lands with a shot to the body.
Chernyshevsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muir.
Chernyshevsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muir.
Chernyshevsky gets a takedown into half guard.
Muir pushes Chernyshevsky off looking to stand but Chernyshevsky dives back in and keeps control.
Chernyshevsky wants to take a breather but Muir is having none of it.
Muir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernyshevsky connects with a nice short shot to Muir's temple.
Chernyshevsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Chernyshevsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernyshevsky working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernyshevsky working Muir over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That has opened up Joseph Muir's cut even more.
Chernyshevsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernyshevsky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chernyshevsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chernyshevsky is taking a breather. Muir 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.
Nice strikes from Chernyshevsky there.
Chernyshevsky working Muir over with strikes.
Chernyshevsky wants to take a breather but Muir is having none of it.
Muir pushes Chernyshevsky off looking to stand but Chernyshevsky dives back in and keeps control.
Chernyshevsky working over Muir with some ground and pound. Muir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chernyshevsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Chernyshevsky there.
The cut above Joseph Muir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chernyshevsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chernyshevsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernyshevsky is pressing down on Muir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muir is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Muir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muir misses with a jab to the body
and Chernyshevsky counters with a right hand to the body.
Chernyshevsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muir napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chernyshevsky looks up at the clock and then as Muir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chernyshevsky smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muir takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Joseph Muir's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joseph Muir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Buktu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kain comes to the cage accompanied by Irresponsible Hate Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Buktu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Buktu.
Buktu leaves Kain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buktu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buktu sprawls well. Buktu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kain gets slowly back to his feet.
Buktu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buktu misses with a looping left.
Buktu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buktu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Buktu. No joy for Kain on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Kain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buktu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buktu is looking to clinch.
Buktu throws out a leg kick but Kain moves out of range and Buktu only half commits.
Buktu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kain is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buktu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buktu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kain's brow.
Buktu lands a knee to the head.
Kain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kain takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jason Kain has been cut.
Buktu lands a knee to the head.
Buktu tries to land a knee to the head but Kain blocks with his arms.
Kain pulls Buktu into guard.
Kain 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.
Kain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buktu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buktu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buktu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kain wants to sweep here but Buktu controlling him for the moment.
Buktu postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buktu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kain's guard.
Buktu stopping the sweep attempt from Kain.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Buktu throws a leg kick which misses Kain's front leg but catches the back leg as Kain tries to avoid it.
Kain is breathing heavily.
Kain keeps the fight on the outside.
Buktu wants to slow Kain down by chopping away at his legs.
Buktu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kain wants to clinch but Buktu slips to the side
and Buktu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kain's knee momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Kain or perhaps it was just good defense by Buktu which made him look bad.
Kain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buktu can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buktu wants to clinch but Kain slips to the side
and Kain counters with a shoot takedown. Buktu fights it but they end up in guard.
Kain wants to control from the top but Buktu keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kain!
Kain takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Buktu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Buktu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kain holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Buktu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kain blocking the ground and pound.
Buktu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kain bucks Buktu off and manages to get back to his feet!
Tim Buktu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buktu but Buktu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buktu cracks the inside of Kain's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buktu is looking to chop away at Kain's legs.
Buktu tries to clinch there but Kain circles away.
Buktu misses with a wild body shot.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buktu as he jumps to the side.
Kain swats away the attempt to clinch by Buktu.
Kain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Buktu counters with a head kick. That will keep Kain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Buktu feints and then cracks Kain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kain down.
Kain staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buktu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buktu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buktu blocks it with crossed arms.
Buktu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buktu lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Buktu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Kain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buktu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kain.
Buktu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kain.
Buktu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buktu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kain misses with a series of wild punches.
Buktu throws a front kick aimed at Kain's knee but Kain avoids it well.
Buktu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Kain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kain slips under a jab from Buktu.
Buktu thows a body shot but no joy.
Kain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buktu counters with a body kick that stops Kain in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktu misses with a looping left.
Kain shoots in and drives through. Buktu sprawls well.
Kain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buktu tries to clinch there but Kain circles away.
Buktu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buktu moves in looking to clinch but Kain pushes him off.
Buktu tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Buktu.
Buktu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kain moves away.
A nice combination there by Kain.
It looks like Tim Buktu has been cut.
Buktu is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kain avoids a kick to the body.
Buktu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buktu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buktu to the mat! Buktu manages to get full guard.
Buktu is looking to stand up but Kain isn't so interested in that idea.
Buktu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kain.
Buktu keeping full guard, as Kain tries to pass.
Kain scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Buktu dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buktu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buktu wants to get up but he can't break Kain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buktu throwing strikes but missing.
Kain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buktu throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buktu is one step ahead there.
Kain trying to strike off his back.
Buktu wants to get up but he can't break Kain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kain looking for a guillotine here but Buktu defends easily.
Buktu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buktu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kain trying to keep a closed guard but Buktu is proving a slippery customer.
Buktu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Kain dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kain has Buktu up against the cage in a clinch.
Buktu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buktu smiles and moves away.
Kain darts in and clinches Buktu up against the cage.
Buktu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kain slowing the pace effectively.
Kain wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buktu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kain's brow.
Buktu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kain trying to land knees to the body.
Kain manages to pull guard.
Buktu stands up and waves to Kain to follow him.
Kain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Kain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain misses with a takedown attempt - Buktu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kain counters with a takedown into side control.
Buktu is pushing Kain's head away, looking to escape. Kain manages to hold on to the position though.
Buktu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kain.
Kain prevents Buktu from escaping the position.
Kain working the body and head with strikes.
Kain working the head with strikes.
Kain tries for a kimura but Buktu is defending well.
Buktu is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buktu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kain.
Kain wants to control but Buktu is keeping him busy.
Jason Kain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Buktu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kain cracks Buktu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buktu has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buktu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kain working the ground and pound but Buktu is defending the strikes.
Kain working the head with strikes.
Buktu is looking to reverse the position.
Kain tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Buktu is looking to regain half guard here but Kain keeps moving and retains side control.
Kain scoring with punches and elbows.
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.
Kain scoring with punches from side control.
Kain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Buktu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buktu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kain wants to control but Buktu is keeping him busy.
Buktu gets back to half guard.
Kain works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Kain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Kain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and faga oot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lou Dog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to faga oot's chin.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lou Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, faga oot!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
oot tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
oot misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from oot.
Dog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dog slips under a jab.
Dog misses with a telegraphed body shot
and oot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
oot misses with a body shot
and Dog counters with a one-two to the body.
oot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Lou Dog has been cut.
oot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog slips under a jab.
No joy there for oot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
oot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oot misses the body punch
and Dog counters with a two punch combo.
oot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
faga oot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
oot misses with a body shot
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from oot.
oot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dog counters with a left and a right that stings oot.
oot just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
oot throws a sloppy body shot
and Dog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dog.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if oot can do anything to dispel that myth.
oot is trying to hold Dog in close to prevent damage but Dog has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to pass to full mount but oot defends it.
Dog throwing shots but oot is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog is working for a submission of some sort.
oot wants to improve his position but Dog is controlling well.
Dog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed oot's head.
oot tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
Dog working over oot with some ground and pound. oot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dog trying to control the action but oot is working from the bottom.
Dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
oot tries to kick Dog off but Dog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but oot sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Dog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dog wants to pass to mount but oot is defending the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dog scores with the left hand. oot knows he should have avoided that one.
oot throws a combination that misses
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oot.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but faga oot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Dog's cut.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from oot misses.
oot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
oot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
oot just misses with a punch to the body.
oot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dog rather than just go for the knockout.
oot misses with a combination
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
oot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a combination that misses
and oot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dog throws a one two combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dog, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oot misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination
and oot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
oot jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
oot misses with a combination
and Dog counters with a series of strikes. oot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but oot circles away quickly and effectively.
faga oot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
oot swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
oot throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
oot jabs at Dog's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog throws a left and a right that both miss
and oot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from oot.
oot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and oot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
oot scores with a jab. Dog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
oot throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog.
oot drops Dog with a huge uppercut! Dog drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. oot is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). faga oot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ding Aling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen "Sandstorm" - Darude as his entrance music. Tommy Henderson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ding Aling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Henderson sprawls well initially but Aling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aling is working for a submission of some sort.
Henderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aling is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aling is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Henderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Aling's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aling 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.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aling was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aling lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Henderson regains half guard.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Aling is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aling working for a guillotine from mount but Henderson is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aling moves to the back position.
Henderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Aling gets his hands free.
Aling looking to break Henderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Aling will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Aling doesn't have the hooks in and Henderson manages to turn into his guard.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Aling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aling manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Aling's guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aling keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Aling can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aling is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard.
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ding Aling will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Aling tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aling is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henderson.
Aling tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily
and Henderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aling thinking.
Aling has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ding Aling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aling keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson looking to sit in guard and control but Aling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Henderson working for a triangle but Aling defends it easily.
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aling defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aling sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henderson's guard.
Aling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Aling wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aling is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aling pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson is looking to control Aling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aling scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aling pulls his head out easily.
Aling wants to advance to full mount but Henderson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Aling sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henderson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is pressing down on Aling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Aling tries to pass.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aling forces his way into half guard.
Aling wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
Aling passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henderson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aling tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson connects with a single shot there.
Henderson scores with a one two! Aling had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
Aling tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aling gets back to half guard.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Aling defending well.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Aling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aling.
Henderson has gone for a leg lock! Aling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henderson's guard.
That's two 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.
Henderson has his foot on Aling's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aling works his way back into a safe position though.
Aling forces his way into half guard.
Aling wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aling is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aling passes Henderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aling is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aling stands and throws Henderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aling advances to full mount.
Henderson stops Aling from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Aling avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
Tommy Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aling has control of Henderson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Henderson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DONOVAN BAGCAL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BAGCAL has chosen careful click,click by the WUTANG CLAN as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DONOVAN BAGCAL!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell tests BAGCAL's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BAGCAL shoots in for a takedown but Howell shows good takedown defense.
A slapping leg kick lands for BAGCAL.
BAGCAL drops his hands momentarily and Howell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Howell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howell throws a series of punches but BAGCAL moves out of range.
Howell connects with a jab.
BAGCAL doesn't manage to clinch there - Howell circles away.
Howell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
BAGCAL tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BAGCAL is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howell keeps the fight on the outside.
Howell lands a two punch combo.
BAGCAL is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howell darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! BAGCAL's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Howell before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Howell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mondial Dos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mondial Dos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mondial Dos!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irwin finds it's way round the side to connect with Dos's head.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos.
Dos fails with a takedown attempt.
Mondial Dos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Irwin sprawls well. Irwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos gets slowly back to his feet.
Irwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Irwin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Irwin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Irwin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dos trying to control the position but Irwin is working away.
Dos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos wants to control but Irwin is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mondial Dos.
Irwin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos.
Paul Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mondial Dos.
Dos misses with a two punch combination.
That's two 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.
Dos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irwin lands a glancing blow to the side of Dos's head.
Irwin swings for the body but Dos moves out of range.
Dos throws a looping overhand right but Irwin ducks down to avoid it.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Dos's shoulder, as Dos tries to avoid the shot.
Dos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Irwin. No joy for Dos on that attempt.
Dos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irwin.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Dos.
Dos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Irwin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irwin slips a straight right by Dos.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos.
Dos misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Dos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irwin lands with a right hand.
Irwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos throws a head kick that Irwin semi-blocks.
Dos staying out of range there.
Dos shoots for a double leg takedown but Irwin sprawls well. He's pushed Dos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dos misses with a jab to the body
and Irwin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos with a poor takedown
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos tries to clinch but Irwin moves away
and Irwin counters with a right hand to the body.
Dos looks gassed!
Horrible takedown by Dos or perhaps it was just good defense by Irwin which made him look bad.
Irwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin looks to land a left hand but Dos moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin lands with a straight right. Dos didn't see that one coming.
Dos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Irwin counters with a nice leg kick.
Irwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos's hands.
Irwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Irwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Irwin digs a good hook to Dos's body.
Irwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dos misses with a takedown attempt - Irwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos wants to clinch
enabling Irwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irwin to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irwin circles away.
Dos closes the distance but Irwin moves to the side
and Irwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dos wants to clinch up but Irwin keeps it at a distance.
Mondial Dos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos tries to clinch up
and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin cracks Dos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Dos with that takedown attempt.
Dos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Irwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos looks to clinch
and Irwin counters with a body kick that stops Dos in his tracks momentarily.
Irwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irwin slips under a jab.
Dos throws a combination that misses
and Irwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos thinking.
Irwin cracks Dos with a good jab.
Irwin throws a right hand that Dos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos also avoids with ease.
Paul Irwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Irwin cracks Dos with a good jab.
Irwin scores with a nice strike.
Dos throws a leg kick but Irwin checks it.
Irwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irwin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos.
Irwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos wants to clinch
and Irwin counters with a straight right hand.
Paul Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos.
Irwin swinging wildly here.
Dos falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Irwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos can do to turn this around?
Irwin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos's hands.
Dos scores a takedown into full mount!
Dos wants to control the pace but Irwin is squirming around nicely.
Irwin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin is looking to get to half guard.
Dos looking to control but Irwin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Irwin tries to improve his position but instead Dos has taken his back!
Dos has the hooks in. Irwin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dos tries to keep control of the position but Irwin is staying busy.
Dos missing with punches from the back.
Dos trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dos working for the choke.
Irwin controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Irwin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irwin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dos closes the distance and clinches up with Irwin, looking for a takedown. Dos pushes Irwin against the cage but Irwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos tries to bum rush Irwin with a series of wild strikes but Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dos clinches but Irwin breaks the clinch
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Dos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dos closes the distance but Irwin moves to the side
letting Irwin counter with a right hand.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irwin lands a right hook to the body.
Dos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Irwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Irwin misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Irwin lands but Dos takes it in his stride.
Irwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irwin lands a jab to the head.
Dos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Dos checks a low kick from Irwin.
Dos throws a big shot that misses.
Dos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mondial Dos.
Dos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Irwin as Dos shoots in.
Dos misses with a shot to the body
and Irwin counters with a left to the body.
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick and Dos moves out of range easily.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos moves away.
Irwin leaves Dos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dos tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Irwin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Irwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irwin throws a shot from downtown. Dos moves away and avoids it.
Irwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dos has Irwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dos is trying to drag Irwin to the mat but Irwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Irwin pulls guard.
Dos stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Dos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Irwin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dos, into his guard.
Mondial Dos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Irwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Irwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Dos pulls Irwin in to control the position.
Dos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.
Dos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dos has a closed guard, preventing Irwin from standing up.
Dos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Irwin, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Irwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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199 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cleveland Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
Cleveland Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida slips under a jab from Crosby.
Crosby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosby scores with a nice head shot.
Crosby tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machida is rocked!
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
Crosby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machida on the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Machida leaves Crosby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.
The fighters circling - Crosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crosby.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Crosby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Machida.
Machida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crosby fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida thuds a left hand into Crosby's body.
Crosby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machida lands an overhand right.
Crosby throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Crosby misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby.
Crosby slips a straight right by Machida.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machida.
Crosby wants to control but Machida postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby prevents Machida from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab lands there for Machida.
Cleveland Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Crosby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Crosby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Crosby!
Crosby working to try and regain half guard.
Machida trying to control but Crosby is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crosby is working hard here to advance position.
Machida looking to control and managing it successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby is squirming around, avoiding Machida's attempts to control the action.
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.
Machida controlling his opponent.
Crosby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Crosby throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
Crosby falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crosby misses with a takedown
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crosby thinking.
Machida slips under a jab from Crosby.
Crosby takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crosby checks a low kick from Machida.
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crosby walks into a jab.
Machida avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida blocks a jab.
Machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Machida wants to free his trapped foot but Crosby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machida is looking to stall here but Crosby recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida being controlled here momentarily.
Cleveland Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Smythinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera has chosen Romper Stomper as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
219 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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23
202 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Francis Smythinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dominic Vera!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smythinton. Vera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smythinton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smythinton. Vera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smythinton throws a looping overhand right but Vera ducks down to avoid it.
Vera lands a nice shot that snaps Smythinton's head back.
Vera throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Vera misses.
A head kick from Vera lands but Smythinton takes it in his stride.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Smythinton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smythinton walks into a stiff left hand from Vera.
A punch combination from Vera misses.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Dominic Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera looks to land a combination but Smythinton avoids it well.
Smythinton throws a hook to the side of Vera's head but Vera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Vera misses the target.
Smythinton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vera. Vera obviously looking to wear him down.
Smythinton lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smythinton avoids the body shot from Vera.
Vera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vera blocks a low kick nicely.
No joy there for Vera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smythinton avoids the head kick by Vera.
Vera moves out of range as Smythinton strikes.
Vera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smythinton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smythinton lands with a straight right. Vera didn't see that one coming.
Smythinton misses with a low kick.
Vera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera lands a head kick!
Vera connects with a high kick.
Smythinton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
Smythinton moves forwards but Vera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smythinton moves out of range as Vera strikes.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Smythinton counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Vera.
Smythinton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smythinton moves out of range as Vera strikes.
Vera lands a slapping body shot.
Vera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smythinton takes a swing at Vera's ribcage but misses.
Vera misses with a looping right.
Vera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vera digs a good hook to Smythinton's body.
Smythinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smythinton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vera.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smythinton circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vera, as that shot connected.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Vera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smythinton slips a jab and a cross from Vera.
Nice defenses there by Smythinton.
Vera checks a low kick from Smythinton.
Dominic Vera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smythinton misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Vera.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Smythinton walks into a left hand.
Dominic Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vera throws a hook to the side of Smythinton's head but Smythinton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smythinton ducks under a wild hook from Vera.
Vera throws a big shot that misses.
Vera slips a straight right by Smythinton.
Smythinton slips a jab and a cross from Vera.
Vera moves out of range of the strikes.
Smythinton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smythinton misses with a double jab
and Vera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smythinton blocks a head kick by Vera.
Smythinton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera misses with a two punch combination.
Vera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smythinton.
Vera lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Vera.
Vera misses with a looping right.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smythinton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smythinton lands a nice looking body shot.
Vera throws a head kick but Smythinton moves out of range.
Vera slips a jab from Smythinton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Vera misses
and Smythinton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smythinton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smythinton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vera.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smythinton counters with a nice uppercut.
Smythinton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vera connects with a solid leg kick.
Smythinton misses the shot to the body.
Smythinton throws an overhand right that lands on Vera's shoulder, as Vera tries to avoid the shot.
Vera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Smythinton misses with a wild body shot.
Vera throws a head kick that half lands.
Smythinton throws a shot from downtown. Vera moves away and avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vera in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smythinton scores with a nice right hand.
Vera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera connects with a looping right hand.
Vera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smythinton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smythinton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Vera.
A head kick by Vera misses
and Smythinton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Dominic Vera has been cut.
Vera looks to throw the jab but Smythinton is out of range.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Vera lands a jab to the nose.
Smythinton throws a hook but Vera blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Vera.
Vera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smythinton dodges the punch combination from Vera.
Smythinton connects with the punch.
Smythinton moves out of range of the strikes.
Smythinton blocks a head kick by Vera.
Vera looks to land a combination but Smythinton avoids it well.
A head kick by Vera misses
and Smythinton counters with a nice uppercut.
Smythinton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smythinton throws a hook but Vera blocks it.
Smythinton scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Vera misses.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smythinton counters with a straight right hand.
Smythinton throws an overhand right that lands on Vera's shoulder, as Vera tries to avoid the shot.
Smythinton misses with a hook.
Smythinton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vera.
Smythinton blocks a head kick by Vera.
Vera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Smythinton moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera lands with a hook. Smythinton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smythinton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Vera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera lands a head kick. Smythinton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Smythinton moves out of range easily.
Smythinton blocks a head kick by Vera.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smythinton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Smythinton does no damage.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Vera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smythinton.
Smythinton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smythinton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Francis Smythinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smythinton misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominic Vera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vera misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Smythinton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vera 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Vera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drake might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ACDC black ice - spoilin for a fight. Danny Drake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
280 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Drake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obworth thows a body shot but no joy.
Obworth misses with a body shot.
Drake tries to clinch up but Obworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Obworth slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obworth.
Obworth scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obworth misses with a straight right.
Obworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Obworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Obworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
Obworth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a single leg into guard. Obworth didn't expect that.
Obworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obworth looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Drake should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Obworth has tightened it up now! Drake should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacob Obworth!
Jacob Obworth is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes into the arena with Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McClane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt - McClane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McClane throws the left hand but Ashton avoids the punch easily.
McClane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashton.
McClane misses with a straight right.
McClane is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Ashton or perhaps it was just good defense by McClane which made him look bad.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McClane sprawls well. McClane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ashton.
Ashton keeps the fight on the outside.
Ashton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McClane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ashton postures up in McClane's guard and throws a big left but McClane blocks it.
McClane 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.
Ashton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McClane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ashton has McClane in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McClane stands and throws Ashton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McClane is looking to take a break and control but Ashton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton is looking for a sweep.
McClane wants to control but Ashton is keeping him busy.
Ashton taking a bit of punishment here - McClane scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ashton works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McClane thows a huge punch but Ashton dodges it nicely.
McClane prevents Ashton from improving his position.
McClane trying to control from half guard but Ashton is working away.
Ashton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McClane pulls his head out easily.
Ashton wants to improve his position but McClane is controlling well.
McClane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ashton trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ashton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ashton swings around for an armbar but McClane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ashton's guard.
McClane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ashton working for a triangle but McClane defends it easily.
Ashton looks gassed!
McClane throws a big right hand that misses.
McClane tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
McClane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ashton on the ground.
Ashton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ashton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane preventing the sweep.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McClane keeps Ashton at a distance using the push kick.
McClane tries to clinch but Ashton is having none of it.
McClane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ashton lands an elbow just above McClane 's eye.
Ashton can't get the takedown.
McClane is pressed up against the cage. Ashton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McClane down to the mat. McClane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McClane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ashton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McClane slowing the pace effectively.
McClane lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McClane.
McClane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McClane cracks Ashton with a nice body shot.
McClane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ashton or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McClane misses with a body shot.
Albert Ashton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McClane lands a shot to the body.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McClane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClane digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
A short uppercut from McClane.
McClane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McClane leaning against his opponent.
McClane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ashton.
A short body shot lands from McClane as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from McClane.
McClane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ashton up against the cage.
McClane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McClane lands an uppercut.
McClane is leaning against Ashton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McClane.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
McClane lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by McClane.
McClane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McClane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
McClane lands an uppercut.
McClane lands with a left to the head.
McClane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from McClane.
McClane controlling the action here for a moment.
McClane is working Ashton over against the cage.
McClane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McClane digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
McClane lands with a light punch inside.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McClane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from McClane.
A short right from McClane.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ashton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McClane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ashton.
A nice left hand lands by McClane.
Ashton letting McClane take a breather here.
McClane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane works on Ashton's body with a couple of short punches.
McClane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from McClane.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClane lands a nice uppercut.
McClane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
A hook to the body from McClane.
McClane prevents a takedown attempt there.
McClane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McClane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from McClane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McClane walks away with a smile on his face. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McClane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McClane misses with the combination.
McClane clinches up with Ashton and pushes him back against the cage.
McClane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ashton or not.
Still in the clinch, McClane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ashton is working for takedown but McClane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from McClane - that landed with a thud.
McClane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashton.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClane is leaning against Ashton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ashton goes for a takedown in the clinch but McClane prevents it.
A shot in the inside from McClane.
A short left from McClane.
Ashton wants to stall.
McClane lands an uppercut.
McClane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John McClane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McClane lands a right hand.
McClane digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
A body shot lands from McClane.
McClane lands a body shot.
McClane is working Ashton over against the cage.
Ashton takes a shot to the head.
McClane pushes Ashton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McClane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McClane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McClane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McClane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McClane trying to stall but Ashton improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from McClane.
McClane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ashton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McClane walks away with a smile on his face. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McClane connects with a right hand. Ashton shakes it off.
John McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane throws a series of punches but Ashton avoids them all with ease.
Ashton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McClane pinned against the cage. McClane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashton was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton walks into a straight right hand from McClane.
McClane tries to work over Ashton's front leg with a kick but Ashton checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McClane leaves Ashton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ashton dives in and grabs McClane's left leg, looking for a takedown. McClane pushes down on Ashton's head and hops out.
McClane throws a hook but Ashton blocks it.
Ashton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClane as he jumps to the side.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ashton.
Ashton swats away the attempt to clinch by McClane.
McClane throws a hook but Ashton blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton shoots in for a double leg but McClane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McClane fails in his attempt to clinch.
McClane misses with the combination.
McClane stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane darts in and clinches Ashton up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ashton is trying to drag McClane to the mat but McClane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McClane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McClane lands a shoulder strike.
McClane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
McClane lands an uppercut.
A short right from McClane.
McClane lands a right hand.
McClane lands a shot to the body.
McClane lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from McClane as the two fighters clinch.
McClane has Ashton pressed against the cage.
McClane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashtons head.
McClane lands a body punch in the clinch.
McClane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McClane lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McClane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McClane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ashton is trying to drag McClane to the mat but McClane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McClane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McClane prevents the takedown attempt.
McClane scores with a shot to the side of Ashton's head.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McClane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from McClane.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClane effectively controlling the action here.
McClane pushes Ashton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McClane.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ashton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McClane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClane lands with a light punch inside.
McClane pushes Ashton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McClane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McClane.
McClane has control of Ashton's left arm, preventing Ashton from doing any damage.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClane is pulling down on Ashton's head. It's preventing any offense from Ashton, at least for the moment.
McClane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashton can do to turn this around?
McClane keeping full guard, as Ashton tries to pass.
Ashton trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.
McClane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McClane tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McClane is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClane keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body kick there by McClane.
A jab from McClane misses.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashton moves away.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McClane as he avoids it easily.
McClane clinches up against the cage.
McClane lands with a right to the head.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ashton walks into a jab.
Ashton wants to clinch but McClane slips to the side
and McClane counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from McClane.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClane.
Ashton is trying hard to land a takedown here. McClane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton walks into a stiff left hand from McClane.
The crowd cheers as McClane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ashton doesn't seem phased though.
Ashton is rocked!
McClane cracks Ashton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ashton is still on wobbly legs! Can McClane finish him?
Ashton staying out of range there.
McClane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ashton in his tracks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle, before McClane throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ashton's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McClane lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John McClane!
John McClane retains his middleweight title!
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