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AXF 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Barraclough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barraclough has chosen MGMT - Electric Feel as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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23
184 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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188 cm
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180 lbs
8 - 2 - 3 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Barraclough!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barraclough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jordan slips a straight right by Barraclough.
Jordan stuffs the takedown attempt from Barraclough. Barraclough gets slowly back to his feet.
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barraclough looks to score with a jab to the body but Jordan is just out of range.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
Barraclough misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
Jordan rushes Barraclough and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan effectively controlling the action here.
Barraclough dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barraclough tries to score a body lock takedown but Jordan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barraclough is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordan is defending well for now.
Barraclough has picked Jordan up - he's going for a ride! Barraclough dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Barraclough working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barraclough with the ground and pound but Jordan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jordan is pulling down on Barraclough's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraclough wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Barraclough has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barraclough throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jordan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barraclough gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barraclough trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan trying to control the position.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Barraclough from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barraclough has a takedown stuffed.
Jake Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barraclough.
Barraclough tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
Barraclough ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barraclough takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Barraclough.
Jordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barraclough circles away quickly and effectively.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barraclough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barraclough bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Barraclough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Barraclough misses.
Jordan wants to land a leg kick but Barraclough is out of range.
Barraclough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordan slips under a jab from Barraclough.
Jordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barraclough circles away quickly and effectively.
Barraclough misses with a looping right.
Jordan throws a leg kick but Barraclough moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough lands with a kick to the temple. Jordan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barraclough stalks Jordan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jordan's face. Jordan staggers backwards, shaken.
Barraclough tries to clinch up
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jordan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barraclough has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barraclough and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barraclough scores with a body shot.
Barraclough with a poor takedown
and Jordan counters with a single leg into guard. Barraclough didn't expect that.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barraclough pushes Jordan off and gets back to his feet.
Barraclough takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Jordan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barraclough in his tracks.
Jordan lands with an uppercut that bounces Barraclough off the cage and back into rage.
Jordan swats away the attempt to clinch by Barraclough.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Barraclough. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Barraclough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Barraclough scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barraclough misses with a hook to the body
and Jordan counters with a thumping low kick.
Barraclough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barraclough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barraclough throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barraclough scores with a shot to the body.
Barraclough darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barraclough instigates a clinch.
Barraclough using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barraclough gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jordan regains guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barraclough trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jordan is trying to control the position but Barraclough postures up.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Barraclough from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barraclough dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Barraclough.
Barraclough throws out a loose jab but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barraclough tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Barraclough does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Jordan. No joy for Barraclough on that attempt.
Mike Barraclough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barraclough tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barraclough looks to score with a jab to the body but Jordan is just out of range.
Barraclough slips under a jab.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Barraclough moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Barraclough misses the target.
Barraclough showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Barraclough.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan closes the distance and pushes Barraclough back into the cage.
Jordan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barraclough's defenses.
Barraclough is leaning against Jordan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barraclough tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraclough gets through Jordan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barraclough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barraclough tries a knee to the head but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan blocks the elbow strike.
Barraclough has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jordan has Barraclough pushed against the cage.
Barraclough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barraclough tries to land a knee to the head but Jordan blocks with his arms.
Barraclough throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Barraclough controls the action.
Barraclough leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Barraclough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barraclough is trying to maintain a safe position but Jordan gets an underhook and turns Barraclough into the cage.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barraclough's defenses.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barraclough avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barraclough looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jordan pushes off an throws an elbow but Barraclough leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barraclough tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barraclough using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barraclough works on Jordan's body with a couple of short punches.
Barraclough lands with a left to the head.
Jordan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barraclough.
Barraclough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barraclough lands the left hand.
Barraclough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barraclough scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Jordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jordan shoots for a double leg takedown but Barraclough sprawls well. He's pushed Jordan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jordan moves out of range as Barraclough throws a body kick.
Barraclough throws a head kick that Jordan semi-blocks.
Barraclough is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jordan counters with a series of strikes. Barraclough will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barraclough throws a hook but Jordan blocks it.
Barraclough stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jordan.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Barraclough avoids them all with ease.
Jordan fails to land with a series of punches.
Barraclough falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barraclough clinches with his opponent.
Jordan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Barraclough scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Barraclough.
Barraclough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barraclough with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barraclough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jordan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barraclough's brow.
Barraclough blocks an elbow strike from Jordan.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan'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.
Jordan lands an elbow inside that Barraclough shrugs off.
Jordan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barraclough is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barraclough presses Jordan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jordan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barraclough.
Jordan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barraclough is defending well for now.
Barraclough'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.
Barraclough lands a good knee to the midsection. Jordan won't want to take too many of those.
Jordan missing with knees to the body.
Jordan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Jordan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Barraclough tries to clinch up.
Barraclough throws a hook but Jordan blocks it.
No joy there for Barraclough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jordan throws a head kick but Barraclough moves out of range.
Jordan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Barraclough. That snapped Jordan's head back.
Jake Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barraclough cracks a nice hook into Jordan's ribs.
Barraclough rushes Jordan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Barraclough backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barraclough takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barraclough scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barraclough as Jordan tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barraclough landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barraclough tries to score a body lock takedown but Jordan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barraclough is working Jordan over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Barraclough as the two fighters clinch.
Barraclough landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Barraclough.
Barraclough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Barraclough looking for a takedown.
Barraclough has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jake Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barraclough.
A short uppercut from Jordan.
Jordan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barraclough in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barraclough trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barraclough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barraclough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barraclough landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barraclough.
Jordan digs a right hand underneath Barraclough's ribcage. Barraclough let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jordan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Barraclough avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Barraclough lands a knee to the head.
Jordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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.
Barraclough tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
Jordan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barraclough.
Jordan lands a shot to the body.
Barraclough is trying to break free.
Jordan lands a right hand.
Jordan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barraclough is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jordan as Barraclough tries to tie him up.
Barraclough misses with a knee strike.
Jordan stalling in the clinch.
Barraclough misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barraclough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barraclough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jordan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barraclough moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barraclough scores with a decent looking hook.
Jordan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough looks to land a combination. Jordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barraclough misses with a wild body shot.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barraclough.
Some bone on bone action there as Barraclough checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jordan checks a leg kick nicely.
Barraclough scores with a shot to the body.
Jordan gets a clinch.
Barraclough goes for a takedown attempt but Jordan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jordan feints and as Barraclough raises his hands in defense, Jordan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barraclough has his foot on Jordan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jordan works his way back into a safe position though.
Barraclough keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan drops back looking for a leg! Barraclough is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barraclough manages to kick Jordan off! Jordan jumps back into Barraclough's guard.
Barraclough manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jordan manages to get himself to full guard.
Barraclough working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barraclough slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jordan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Barraclough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barraclough has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Barraclough!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Magoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Joe Esposito - You're the best. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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183 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Magoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Kidd!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magoo is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Magoo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kidd. That one must have hurt.
Magoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kidd.
Magoo misses with a body shot.
Kidd has closed the distance and engaged Magoo in a clinch.
Magoo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kidd has him pressed against the cage.
Kidd keeps control of Magoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kidd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kidd is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Magoo is breathing heavily.
Kidd has had enough of the clinch but Magoo keeps him there for the moment.
Kidd effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Kidd.
Kidd has Magoo pressed against the cage, preventing Magoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kidd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Magoo moved out of range nicely.
Kidd throws a hook to the side of Magoo's head but Magoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magoo wants to clinch
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd misses with a kick to the body.
Magoo tries to clinch but Kidd moves out of range.
Magoo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kidd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magoo on the side of the head.
Magoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Magoo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Magoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magoo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kidd.
Maximus Magoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magoo closes the distance but Kidd moves to the side
and Kidd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Magoo misses.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magoo tries to clinch but Kidd moves away
and Kidd counters with a one-two to the body.
Kidd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magoo moves into the clinch.
Kidd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magoo blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Kidd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kidd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magoo has a couple of punches blocked by Kidd.
Kidd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magoos head.
A nice left hand lands by Magoo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidd's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kidd duly obliges.
Kidd throws a front kick that sends Magoo stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd defending well as Magoo loads up on a big left hand.
Magoo tries to clinch there but Kidd circles away.
Nice shot by Magoo.
Magoo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magoo throws a nice looking combination but Kidd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Magoo.
Magoo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kidd misses with a punch on the inside.
Kidd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magoo up against the cage.
Magoo managing to block the knees to the body from Kidd.
Kidd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magoo manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Kidd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Magoo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd tries a head kick but it misses.
Kidd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magoo's head.
Magoo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kidd cracks Magoo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kidd counters with a left to the body.
Kidd dodges the punch combination from Magoo.
Magoo looks to clinch
and Kidd counters by clinching up.
Kidd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Kidd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kidd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magoo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kidd throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Magoo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kidd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kidd lands a head kick!
Magoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kidd.
Magoo misses with a double jab
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magoo tries to clinch but Kidd moves out of range.
Dick Kidd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Magoo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kidd doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magoo rushes Kidd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magoo stalling against the cage.
Kidd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magoo closes the distance but Kidd moves to the side
and Kidd counters with a left and a right that stings Magoo.
Kidd lands a glancing blow to the side of Magoo's head.
Kidd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magoo misses with the combination.
Magoo throws a series of punches but Kidd avoids them all with ease.
Kidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Magoo.
Magoo throws a combination that misses
and Kidd counters with a left to the body.
Magoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magoo scores with a jab.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
Magoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kidd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magoo's knee momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kidd, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kidd counters with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kidd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magoo misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick from Kidd.
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!
Magoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magoo swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd connects with a nice looking jab.
Kidd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kidd slips a straight right by Magoo.
Kidd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kidd tries a head kick but it misses.
Kidd lunges at Magoo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magoo's hand.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Magoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magoo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kidd thumps Magoo with a low kick.
Magoo misses with a combination
and Kidd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magoo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magoo slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Maximus Magoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kidd throws a head kick but Magoo moves out of range.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kidd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kidd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kidd connects with a high kick.
Magoo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Kidd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Magoo tries to move into range but Kidd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kidd misses with a jab to the body
and Magoo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magoo.
Kidd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kidd breaks the clinch.
Magoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Kidd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kidd misses with a double jab
and Magoo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Magoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kidd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Magoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd lands a nice shot that snaps Magoo's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Magoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd throws out a leg kick but Magoo moves out of range and Kidd only half commits.
Magoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kidd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magoo.
Kidd misses with a shot to the body
and Magoo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kidd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magoo.
A shot to the body from Magoo misses
and Kidd counters with a series of strikes. Magoo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magoo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magoo throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Kidd.
Magoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kidd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magoo misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Kidd.
Magoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd.
Kidd takes one on the button.
Magoo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kidd at a distance.
Kidd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magoo lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Magoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kidd counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Magoo wants to clinch up but Kidd keeps it at a distance.
Magoo misses with a few strikes there.
Magoo misses with a looping left.
Magoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Magoo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidd keeps the fight on the outside.
Magoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kidd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magoo is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
Maximus Magoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magoo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Magoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Magoo moves in looking to clinch but Kidd pushes him off.
Magoo misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magoo lands with a nice body punch.
Kidd moves in looking to clinch but Magoo pushes him off.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Magoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magoo looks to clinch
and Kidd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kidd lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Kidd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kidd 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Kidd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell tries a head kick but it misses.
Howell throws a series of punches but Thorn avoids them all with ease.
Howell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorn throws and low kick but Howell moves out of range easily.
Howell staying out of range there.
Thorn throws the left hand but Howell avoids the punch easily.
Thorn cracks Howell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Howell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorn as he avoids it easily.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thorn throws a front kick aimed at Howell's knee but Howell avoids it well.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Howell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howell moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Howell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Howell throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howell.
Thorn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Howell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thorn is fending him off so far but Howell persists. Nope, Thorn circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeff Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Howell.
Howell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thorn 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.
Thorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Howell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorn tries to avoid it but Howell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorn to the ground. Thorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thorn throws a body punch but Howell moves out of range.
Thorn cracks a nice hook into Howell's ribs.
Thorn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howell counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Thorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Howell tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Thorn is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell wants to stand but Thorn has his arm trapped.
Howell controlling from side mount.
Thorn is pushing Howell's head away, looking to escape. Howell manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thorn tried to score with a low kick but Howell checks it.
Howell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Howell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorn avoids it really well and circles away.
Howell moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Howell or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorn which made him look bad.
Howell clinches but Thorn breaks the clinch
and Thorn counters with a good low kick that Howell was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Thorn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thorn throws the left hand but Howell avoids the punch easily.
Thorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn misses with a hook. Howell ducked under it nicely.
Howell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorn defends it nicely.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Howell slips a jab from Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Howell tries to move into range but Thorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Howell with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
Howell looks for a takedown but Thorn sprawls well.
Jeff Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Howell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell tries to land a leg kick but Thorn saw it coming and moves away.
Howell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Howell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Howell misses.
Howell walks into a straight right hand from Thorn.
Thorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Howell misses with a shot to the body
and Thorn counters with a good low kick that Howell was not able to check.
Thorn leaves Howell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Howell.
Jeff Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howell misses the shot to the body.
Thorn cracks Howell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Howell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thorn circles away.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Howell.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Howell.
Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howell is breathing heavily.
Thorn scores with a leg kick.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Howell's shoulder, as Howell tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Howell ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thorn is looking to chop away at Howell's legs.
Howell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howell moves forwards but Thorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell misses with a head kick.
Howell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Howell scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn throws a hook but Howell blocks it.
Thorn digs a good body shot into Howell's ribs.
Howell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thorn did well to prevent Howell getting side control.
Howell stops Thorn from getting back to his feet.
Thorn is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thorn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Thorn dominated that second round.
That's time! Thorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howell.
Howell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thorn pushes Howell off looking to stand but Howell dives back in and keeps control.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thorn is looking to improve his position.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Thorn defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell is thwarting Thorn's attempts to control the position.
Howell is trying to control. Thorn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thorn wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thorn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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.
Thorn walks into a straight right hand from Howell.
Thorn clobbers Howell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Howell shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorn sprawls well. He's pushed Howell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thorn feints and then cracks Howell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Howell down.
Howell loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Howell lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorn off the cage and back into rage.
A head kick misses from Howell.
Howell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown by Howell or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorn which made him look bad.
Jeff Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Howell.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thorn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Howell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Howell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howell checks a leg kick.
Howell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn lands with a hook. Howell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Howell is looking to clinch.
Howell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howell misses with a takedown attempt - Thorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thorn throws a hook but Howell blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Thorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Howell doesn't seem phased though.
Howell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Howell in his tracks.
Howell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorn leaves Howell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by Howell misses
and Thorn counters with a thumping low kick.
Howell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thorn!
Good exchange - Thorn coming out on top.
Howell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Josh Howell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Thorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thorn, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Thorn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Scurlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josiah Scurlock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Larry Glover's chin.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josiah Scurlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Glover!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scurlock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glover scores with a nice right hand.
Glover takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scurlock lands a two punch combo.
Scurlock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Scurlock misses.
A big right from Scurlock misses.
Glover walks into a jab.
Glover stalks Scurlock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scurlock's face. Scurlock staggers backwards, shaken.
Scurlock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Glover misses with a combination
and Glover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scurlock misses with a double jab
and Glover counters with an outside leg kick.
Glover lands with a hook. Scurlock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scurlock misses with a hook.
Glover swinging wildly here.
Scurlock misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Scurlock misses.
Scurlock misses with a wild combination.
Glover throws a combination that misses
and Scurlock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glover throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scurlock on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scurlock tries to move into range but Glover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scurlock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glover to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scurlock lands a right hook to the body.
Scurlock misses with a body shot.
Scurlock misses with a two punch combination.
Glover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scurlock.
Glover digs a good body shot into Scurlock's ribs.
Glover defending well as Scurlock loads up on a big left hand.
Glover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scurlock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Glover darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Glover does no damage.
Glover cracks Scurlock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scurlock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scurlock at a distance.
Glover throws a nice looking combination but Scurlock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Glover fails to land with a series of punches.
Scurlock throws a big shot that misses.
Glover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scurlock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Glover dodges the punch combination from Scurlock.
Scurlock takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Glover is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scurlock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock throws a nice looking combination but Glover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scurlock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Glover.
Scurlock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scurlock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scurlock is rocked!
Glover tries to bum rush Scurlock with a series of wild strikes but Scurlock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Glover.
Oh Scurlock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scurlock's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Scurlock duly obliges.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scurlock seems to have got his legs back now.
Scurlock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scurlock looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Scurlock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glover circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Glover!
A punch combination from Scurlock misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scurlock.
Scurlock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Glover cracks Scurlock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Glover dips to his left and cracks Scurlock with an uppercut!
Glover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scurlock. Scurlock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Scurlock does no damage.
Glover throws a nice looking combination but Scurlock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Glover throws a lazy head kick
and Glover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scurlock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glover.
A clash of legs there as Scurlock blocks the low kick.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Scurlock is out of range.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Scurlock slips the punch.
Glover misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Glover.
Scurlock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scurlock throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
Scurlock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Scurlock avoids a kick to the body.
Scurlock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glover connects with a single shot there.
Scurlock throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Scurlock throws a right and a left that Glover avoids nicely.
Scurlock lands a slapping body shot.
That's four 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.
Glover scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scurlock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scurlock misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Glover.
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scurlock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scurlock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scurlock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glover counters with a series of strikes. Scurlock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Glover works Scurlock's body with a nice hook.
Scurlock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scurlock throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Glover tries to land a front kick but Scurlock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scurlock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scurlock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scurlock looks to land a combination but Glover avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Scurlock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Scurlock.
Scurlock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glover swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Glover lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scurlock doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Glover dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Glover looks to land a combination but Scurlock avoids it well.
Scurlock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Glover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glover tries to bum rush Scurlock with a series of wild strikes but Scurlock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glover cracks a nice hook into Scurlock's ribs.
Josiah Scurlock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glover misses with a straight right.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by Scurlock.
Scurlock works the jab nicely.
Scurlock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Glover.
Glover defending well as Scurlock loads up on a big left hand.
Scurlock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glover slips a jab from Scurlock.
A punch combination from Glover misses.
Scurlock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scurlock scores with the left hand. Glover knows he should have avoided that one.
Scurlock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Scurlock misses.
Scurlock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Scurlock scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Glover does no damage.
Glover connects with a crisp jab.
Scurlock with a jab.
Scurlock slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Scurlock misses with a straight right.
Scurlock slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Scurlock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Glover throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Scurlock to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover moves out of range as Scurlock strikes.
Nice jab there from Scurlock.
Larry Glover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scurlock slips under a jab.
Glover goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Scurlock moved out of range nicely.
Scurlock looks to land a combination but Glover avoids it well.
Scurlock works the jab nicely.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Scurlock is out of range.
Glover misses with a looping right.
Scurlock throws a combination. Glover tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scurlock throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scurlock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover cracks Scurlock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Glover throws a combination. Scurlock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scurlock looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Scurlock throws an overhand right that lands on Glover's shoulder, as Glover tries to avoid the shot.
Scurlock slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Scurlock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glover walks into a left hand.
Glover throws a combination that misses
and Scurlock counters with a stiff right hand.
Glover misses with a body punch
and Scurlock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scurlock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Glover misses with a few strikes there.
Glover with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scurlock dips to his left and cracks Glover with an uppercut!
Scurlock throws a series of punches but Glover avoids them all with ease.
Scurlock takes one to the chin there.
Scurlock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scurlock throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Glover scores with a jab. Scurlock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scurlock tries to move into range but Glover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glover is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scurlock.
Scurlock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover misses with an uppercut.
Glover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scurlock momentarily.
Glover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left and a right from Glover both land. Nice combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glover. That's going to slow Scurlock down.
A shot to the body from Scurlock misses
and Glover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scurlock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover scores with a three punch combo!
Scurlock misses with the combination.
Scurlock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Scurlock moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Scurlock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scurlock misses with a series of wild punches.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scurlock manages to avoid it.
Glover connects with the punch.
Glover is working the combinations to good effect here.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scurlock moves away.
Glover throws a hook but Scurlock blocks it.
Scurlock throws a looping overhand right but Glover ducks down to avoid it.
Glover looks to land a right hand but Scurlock moved out of range.
Glover misses with a hook to the body
and Glover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scurlock misses with a looping left.
Glover slips under a jab from Scurlock.
Scurlock throws a right hand that Glover ducks under and follows up with a left that Glover also avoids with ease.
Glover throws a series of punches but Scurlock avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scurlock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scurlock is able to avoid easily.
Glover misses the jab.
Glover tries a low kick but Scurlock avoids it.
Glover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scurlock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Glover connects with a crisp jab.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scurlock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scurlock throws out a loose jab but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scurlock blocks a jab.
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
Glover lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scurlock takes a step back to recover.
Glover thows a body shot but no joy.
Scurlock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scurlock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover throws a right hand that Scurlock ducks under and follows up with a left that Scurlock also avoids with ease.
Glover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Scurlock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glover slips a jab from Scurlock.
Glover lands the left hand.
Scurlock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.
Glover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Glover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scurlock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover misses with a combination
letting Scurlock counter with a right hand.
Glover drops Scurlock with a beautiful combination! Scurlock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Glover is looking for the KO!
Glover scores with the left hand. Scurlock knows he should have avoided that one.
Scurlock loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Glover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scurlock doesn't seem bothered though.
Glover works over Scurlock's head and body with a nice combination.
Scurlock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glover counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Scurlock! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Glover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Glover!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glover has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music. Jason Glover has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Willy Sanchez's chin.
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211 lbs
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212 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willy Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Glover!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Glover is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Glover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
Glover is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Glover is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Glover makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Glover.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Glover throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Glover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Glover. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
A cross from Glover lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Glover.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glover sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
A cross from Glover lands.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Glover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Glover does it's job there.
Glover lands with a right hand.
Glover throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Glover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Glover thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jason Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Glover.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glover is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanchez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Glover lands a left and a right that send Sanchez crashing to the mat, dazed. Glover thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sanchez is rocked!
Glover lands a big uppercut and Sanchez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sanchez looks OK. Glover waves Sanchez back to his feet!
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez slips a jab from Glover.
Glover is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Sanchez hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Glover!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carmine Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abrahms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes into the arena with Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmine Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tank Abrahms!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins scores with the left hand. Abrahms knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawkins is looking to clinch but Abrahms is avoiding it.
Jab by Hawkins.
Abrahms moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
Hawkins tries to clinch
and Abrahms counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abrahms looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawkins connects with a knee to the head.
Abrahms fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hawkins lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hawkins.
Hawkins trying to land knees to the body.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Abrahms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abrahms.
Abrahms successfully pulls guard.
Hawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abrahms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawkins prevents Abrahms from getting back to his feet.
Hawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Abrahms keeps moving.
Hawkins stops Abrahms from standing up.
Hawkins stays in close to Abrahms's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Abrahms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abrahms misses with a body kick.
Hawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Abrahms.
Abrahms drives through and clinches with Hawkins against the cage.
Abrahms blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hawkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Abrahms avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
Hawkins is trying to stall.
Abrahms is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abrahms throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms tries to land a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks with his arms.
Hawkins works on Abrahms's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
Hawkins has Abrahms up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins working Abrahms over with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hawkins.
Hawkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abrahms tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawkins avoids it.
Abrahms lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abrahms lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hawkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abrahms has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body.
Abrahms looks gassed!
Hawkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrahms.
Abrahms tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carmine Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Abrahms.
Hawkins lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abrahms is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hawkins is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Hawkins as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Hawkins finds it's target.
Abrahms gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abrahms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Abrahms takes one to the chin there.
Hawkins clinches but Abrahms breaks the clinch
enabling Abrahms to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawkins sizes up Abrahms with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abrahms slips a jab and a cross from Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmine Hawkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Abrahms shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abrahms has managed to clinch.
Hawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrahms backwards.
Hawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrahms controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
Abrahms is looking to control Hawkins's arms but Hawkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abrahms has his back to the cage.
Hawkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abrahms is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawkins crunches a lovely knee into Abrahms's ribcage.
Hawkins digs a right hand underneath Abrahms's ribcage. Abrahms let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawkins lands a left hand.
Carmine Hawkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawkins'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.
Abrahms is breathing heavily.
Hawkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins taking a breather.
Hawkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abrahms backwards.
Abrahms drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hawkins lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Hawkins on the inside.
Hawkins scores with a knee to the head.
Hawkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abrahms blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawkins is leaning against Abrahms and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abrahms backwards.
Hawkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawkins with a knee to the head.
Abrahms throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawkins lands a right hand.
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hawkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawkins.
Abrahms lands an elbow that stopped Hawkins in his tracks for a moment.
Abrahms with a knee to the head.
Hawkins tries a knee to the head but Abrahms blocks it.
Hawkins tries to stall but Abrahms uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hawkins.
Abrahms slowing the pace effectively.
Abrahms misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms tries a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks it.
Abrahms prevents a body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abrahms misses with a knee to the head.
Abrahms tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carmine Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Abrahms.
Hawkins missing with knees to the body.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins avoiding damage as Abrahms throws knees to the body.
Abrahms misses with a knee strike.
Abrahms avoiding damage as Hawkins throws knees to the body.
Abrahms stalling.
Abrahms gets control of Hawkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abrahms will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrahms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins stops Abrahms from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abrahms can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hawkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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.
Hawkins misses with a knee to the head.
Hawkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawkins trying to stall but Abrahms improves his position.
Abrahms lands an elbow just above Hawkins 's eye.
Abrahms leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abrahms looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abrahms dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hawkins - that landed with a thud.
Abrahms manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Abrahms lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abrahms - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abrahms tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawkins tries to circle away but Abrahms has him pinned against the cage.
Abrahms's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abrahms shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmine Hawkins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Hawkins.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abrahms.
Abrahms closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkins circles away.
Hawkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abrahms stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawkins is looking to clinch.
Hawkins has managed to clinch.
Abrahms throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawkins is pressed up against the cage. Abrahms has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hawkins down to the mat. Hawkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Abrahms.
Nice cross by Hawkins.
Abrahms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Abrahms swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abrahms walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
Hawkins looks to land a right hand but Abrahms moved out of range.
Tank Abrahms is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carmine Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Abrahms.
Hawkins scores with a nice strike.
Hawkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abrahms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins looks to clinch
and Abrahms counters with a nice leg kick.
Carmine Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins leaves Abrahms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abrahms fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abrahms shoots in for a double leg but Hawkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawkins throws a jab when Abrahms was well out of range.
Abrahms shoots for a takedown but Hawkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abrahms shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkins pinned against the cage. Hawkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawkins lands with a hook. Abrahms tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawkins cracks Abrahms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins jabs Abrahms right on the nose. Abrahms blinks but takes it well.
Abrahms takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hawkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Abrahms counters by clinching up.
Hawkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawkins lands a knee to the head.
Abrahms avoiding damage as Hawkins throws knees to the body.
Hawkins trying to land knees to the body.
Abrahms breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Abrahms or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawkins which made him look bad.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkins punishes Abrahms's body with a nice straight punch.
Abrahms shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawkins tries to sprawl out of it but Abrahms keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abrahms ducks right into an uppercut from Hawkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abrahms tries for a takedown but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abrahms takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins darts in trying to clinch
and Abrahms counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abrahms wants to break free but Hawkins has control.
Abrahms throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawkins lands an uppercut.
Hawkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tank Abrahms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hawkins obliges.
A nice left hand lands by Hawkins.
Abrahms misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carmine Hawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmine Hawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Spicoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnaud Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spicoli comes to the cage accompanied by Wipe Out. Savage has chosen BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden" as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
198 lbs
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25
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Spicoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnaud Savage!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Spicoli.
A swing and a miss from Spicoli.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savage.
Spicoli misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a front kick aimed at Spicoli's knee but Spicoli avoids it well.
Spicoli misses with an uppercut.
Savage blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spicoli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Spicoli shows good takedown defense.
Spicoli lands a jab-cross combination.
Savage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spicoli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spicoli keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Savage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage passes into half guard.
Spicoli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savage is working away from the top position though.
Savage tries to pass to full mount but Spicoli defends it.
Savage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spicoli!
Savage swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Spicoli is now in Savage's guard. A big mistake from Savage there, giving up the dominant position!
Savage 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spicoli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spicoli tries to get out of the position.
Spicoli gets back to half guard.
Savage wants to pass to mount but Spicoli is defending the position.
Spicoli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savage is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spicoli is not content to let Savage control the position.
Savage works his foot free and advances to mount.
Savage moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spicoli has worked his arm free - good work by Spicoli!
Spicoli is not content to let Savage control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spicoli tries to improve position but can't.
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 Jeff Spicoli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spicoli leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savage shoots in for a double leg but Spicoli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spicoli misses with a body shot.
Spicoli connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage moves out of range of the leg kick from Spicoli.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spicoli throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Spicoli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savage doesn't seem phased though.
Spicoli misses with a double jab.
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spicoli scores with a jab.
Spicoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeff Spicoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnaud Savage.
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.
A good leg kick by Savage.
Savage tries to clinch there but Spicoli circles away.
Spicoli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Savage backs up against the cage.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Spicoli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spicoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savage in his tracks.
Savage feints and as Spicoli raises his hands in defense, Savage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage postures up.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Spicoli is keeping the position.
Savage is looking to advance position but Spicoli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Savage is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Spicoli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savage bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Spicoli dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spicoli throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spicoli throws and low kick but Savage moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage looks for a takedown but Spicoli sprawls well.
Spicoli misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Spicoli misses its intended target.
Spicoli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Savage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spicoli won't be happy with that.
Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spicoli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savage swings around for an armbar but Spicoli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Savage's guard.
Arnaud Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savage is on top in guard.
Spicoli looking to control.
Spicoli managing to control the position.
Spicoli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Savage postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spicoli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Savage, into his guard.
Jeff Spicoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savage looking for subs off his back but Spicoli has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Savage wants to clinch up but Spicoli keeps it at a distance.
Spicoli throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spicoli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spicoli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage counters with a nice leg kick.
Spicoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spicoli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savage is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnaud Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spicoli 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silver Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boo comes into the arena with BLUNT- The Iron Maiden blaring out of the sound system. Silver Boo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
284 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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21
269 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silver Boo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emilio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boo connects with a right hand. Ramos shakes it off.
Ramos lands a head shot.
It looks like Silver Boo has been cut.
Ramos dips to his left and cracks Boo with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramos scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramos misses with a shot to the body
and Boo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boo throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Boo throws a series of punches but Ramos avoids them all with ease.
Boo throws out a powerful jab.
Ramos dodges the punch combination from Boo.
Boo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boo is breathing heavily.
Ramos lands a brutal head kick. Boo looks out on his feet and Ramos throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Emilio Ramos!
Emilio Ramos is the new heavyweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanom Tom 's entrance music is Round 5. A fine choice. Jamie Greywar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
180 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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23
142 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nai Khanom Tom !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Greywar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanom Tom looks to score with a jab to the body but Greywar is just out of range.
Khanom Tom works Greywar's body with a nice hook.
Khanom Tom motions for Greywar to come forward. Khanom Tom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khanom Tom is looking to land body kicks.
Khanom Tom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greywar.
Khanom Tom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khanom Tom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greywar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greywar drops his hands momentarily and Khanom Tom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Khanom Tom .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Khanom Tom misses its intended target.
Greywar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greywar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanom Tom throws out the jab.
Khanom Tom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greywar.
Khanom Tom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Greywar's head.
Khanom Tom lands with a slapping head kick.
Greywar is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Khanom Tom and Greywar falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Khanom Tom !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nai Khanom Tom !
Nai Khanom Tom retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shizuka Uesugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
202 lbs
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198 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Latka Gravas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shizuka Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi feints and as Gravas raises his hands in defense, Uesugi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gravas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gravas, not yet.
Gravas is working hard here to advance position.
Uesugi wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving.
Uesugi preventing the sweep.
Uesugiis looking to pass into half guard but Gravas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gravas is in guard.
Uesugi has momentary wrist control but Gravas slips an elbow through the middle.
Uesugi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gravas pushing down on Uesugi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Uesugi gets back to full guard.
Uesugi working for a triangle but Gravas defends it easily.
Gravas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas won't allow Uesugi to sweep him here.
Gravas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gravas is looking to advance position but Uesugi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Uesugi goes for an armbar but Gravas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gravas.
Gravas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uesugi looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uesugi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gravas won't allow Uesugi to sweep him here.
Uesugi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gravas.
Gravas advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi gets back to full guard.
Gravas postures up.
Uesugi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gravas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uesugi looks gassed!
Uesugi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gravas advances position into side control!
Gravas working away.
Gravas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Uesugi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi is working for a kimura but Gravas is defending it quite comfortably.
Gravas is pressing down on Uesugi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gravas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uesugi is aware though and is defending well.
Gravas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uesugi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gravas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uesugi is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Uesugi pushes down on Gravas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gravas is defending against the submission attempts here by Uesugi.
Gravas is looking to control Uesugi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gravas avoid being mounted?
Uesugi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shizuka Uesugi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Gravas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Gravas moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gravas is defended easily by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gravas.
Gravas misses with the combination.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi digs a good hook to Gravas's body.
Gravas takes one to the chin there.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Gravas's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gravas closes the distance and clinches up with Uesugi, looking for a takedown. Gravas pushes Uesugi against the cage but Uesugi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Latka Gravas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Gravas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Gravas moved out of range.
Uesugi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gravas's guard.
Uesugi wants to pass the guard but Gravas is keeping the position.
Uesugi is pushing down on Gravas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gravas is fighting to maintain full guard but Uesugi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Uesugi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gravas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uesugi works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi controlling the position from side mount.
Uesugi wants to control but Gravas is keeping him busy.
Uesugi avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gravas.
Uesugi is trying to get an arm triangle but Gravas is defending well.
Gravas is looking for a sweep.
Gravas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Uesugi's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uesugi trying to control but Gravas is working from the bottom.
Gravas keeping full guard, as Uesugi tries to pass.
Uesugi trying to control but Gravas is working from the bottom.
Uesugi content to stall in guard here.
Uesugi stopping the sweep attempt from Gravas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Uesugi forces his way into half guard.
Gravas is trying to get back to full guard.
Uesugi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gravas is just riding it out for now. Uesugi eventually gives up the hold.
Uesugi works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shizuka Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gravas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left lands for Uesugi.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shizuka Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi stuns Gravas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gravas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uesugi's guard.
Uesugi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uesugi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uesugi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uesugi has his foot on Gravas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gravas works his way back into a safe position though.
Uesugi keeping full guard, as Gravas tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gravas throwing strikes from guard but Uesugi blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi looking for a guillotine here but Gravas defends easily.
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gravas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gravas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gravas is looking for submissions but instead, Uesugi has regained full guard.
Uesugi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uesugi is trying to keep Gravas in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi keeping full guard, as Gravas tries to pass.
Uesugi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gravas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uesugi taking some punishment here, with Gravas in his half guard.
Uesugi is looking to improve his position.
Uesugi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gravas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gravas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Uesugi is trying to control Gravas's posture but Gravas avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas working the strikes but Uesugi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Uesugi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uesugi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Uesugi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gravas is on top in guard.
Gravas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uesugi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Uesugi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas with a nice head shot there.
Uesugi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gravas is trying to control but can't.
Uesugi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gravas!
Uesugi prevents Gravas from getting the reversal.
Gravas is squirming around, avoiding Uesugi's attempts to control the action.
Uesugi avoids the attempt from Gravas to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shizuka Uesugi just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gravas.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Uesugi tries to move into range but Gravas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gravas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.
Gravas moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas scores a takedown into full mount!
Uesugi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gravas avoids the attempt from Uesugi to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Uesugi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gravas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uesugi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gravas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gravas's back!
Uesugi looking for the RNC.
Uesugi wants to control the position but Gravas frees himself and scrambles - Uesugi manages to regain control in side control.
You can see the frustration on Gravas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uesugi advances to full mount.
Uesugi tries to control but Gravas wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gravas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gravas!
Gravas preventing the sweep.
Gravas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uesugi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uesugi is trying to keep Gravas in close.
Gravas postures up and lands a big shot to Uesugi's brow.
Gravas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gravas throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi trying to keep a closed guard but Gravas is proving a slippery customer.
Gravas is working Uesugi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gravas tries to free his leg and advance position but Uesugi is retaining full guard.
Uesugi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gravas manages to get himself to full guard.
Uesugi advances position into side control!
Gravas struggling a bit here.
Uesugi swings around for an armbar but Gravas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Uesugi's guard.
Uesugi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uesugi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uesugi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uesugi has his foot on Gravas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gravas works his way back into a safe position though.
Uesugi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gravas is aware though and is defending well.
Uesugi looking for a guillotine here but Gravas defends easily.
Uesugi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gravas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gravas wants to pass the guard but Uesugi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Latka Gravas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gravas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uesugi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gravas somewhat.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Gravas throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi thows a body shot but no joy.
Gravas slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas.
Uesugi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Uesugi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gravas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shizuka Uesugi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gravas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gravas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Uesugi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gravas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gravas 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.
Uesugi drops back looking for a leg! Gravas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gravas manages to kick Uesugi off! Uesugi jumps back into Gravas's guard.
Uesugi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gravas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gravas is pressing down on Uesugi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uesugi wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving.
Uesugi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gravas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Uesugi regains half guard.
Gravas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uesugi trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas prevents Uesugi from improving his position.
Gravas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gravas slips a nice elbow through Uesugi's hands, connecting with Uesugi's forehead.
Uesugi moves into full guard.
Gravas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uesugi looking for a guillotine here but Gravas defends easily.
Gravas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uesugi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gravas has managed to get both his arms back between Uesugi's legs - danger averted.
Gravas pushing down on Uesugi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gravas lands with a punch from half guard.
Uesugi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gravas wants to pass to mount but Uesugi is defending the position.
Gravas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gravas wants to pass to mount but Uesugi is defending the position.
Uesugi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gravas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Uesugi has tightened it up now! Gravas 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 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shizuka Uesugi!
Shizuka Uesugi is the new middleweight champion!
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