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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kristofferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Kristofferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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215 cm
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Kristofferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Powers!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers stuns Kristofferson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kristofferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kristofferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Powers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristofferson tries to clinch but Powers moves out of range.
Powers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kristofferson is breathing heavily.
Powers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kristofferson.
Powers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kristofferson at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristofferson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kristofferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Chris Kristofferson has been cut.
Powers lands a nice shot that snaps Kristofferson's head back.
Powers clinches.
Powers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powers drops Kristofferson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kristofferson looks back up at him and smiles so Powers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Powers lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kristofferson - he's out on his feet here! Powers follows up with another monster hook that separates Kristofferson from consciousness! Kristofferson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Powers stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Austin Powers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chicharito Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coronel Avas (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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155 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chicharito Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coronel Avas!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Avas!
Velasquez scoring with strikes but Avas is staying in there.
Avas wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez unloads with some shots from mount but Avas bucks and avoids them well.
Velasquez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Avas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Velasquez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Velasquez is working for a guillotine from mount but Avas frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Velasquez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Velasquez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Avas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Velasquez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Velasquez extends the arm and Avas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chicharito Velasquez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cj Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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178 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cj Bower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bower darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
Bower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bower wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bower takes the fight into the clinch.
Bower wants a takedown.
Bower lands an elbow that stopped Rivers in his tracks for a moment.
Bower manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rivers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers with a jab.
Bower tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bower scores with a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Bower wants to stand but Rivers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivers wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bower's hands.
Rivers scores with a hook to the body. Bower takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivers drops Bower with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bower looks back up at him and smiles so Rivers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bower is rocked!
Eric Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BAM! Rivers delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bower like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Eric Rivers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Sayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayer has chosen Don't Let Me Fall as his entrance music. Hassan Sayer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sonny Malone's chin.
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonny Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hassan Sayer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Malone catches Sayer right on the button with a cross.
Malone lands a big uppercut and Sayer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sayer looks OK. Malone waves Sayer back to his feet!
Sayer is rocked!
It looks like Hassan Sayer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayer glances at the clock... BAM! Malone nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Sayer crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Sayer is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonny Malone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Riseman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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186 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Riseman.
Riseman tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riseman wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Riseman, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Riseman against the cage but Riseman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riseman tries a head kick but it misses.
Riseman tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Riseman tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riseman circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riseman sprawls well. Riseman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riseman drags the fight down to the ground.
Riseman working a defensive guard here.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Riseman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Riseman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Riseman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riseman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Riseman stands up from half guard.
Riseman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Riseman's half guard.
Johnson looks gassed!
Riseman manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Riseman won't let him.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riseman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riseman has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riseman passes into side control.
Riseman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Riseman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Riseman to get to half guard.
Riseman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Riseman closes the distance and clinches.
Riseman working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Riseman prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Riseman effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riseman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riseman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riseman stands up from Johnson's guard - Riseman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Riseman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riseman moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Riseman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Riseman throws a shot to the body.
Riseman moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Riseman dominated that round.
That's time! Riseman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riseman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Riseman.
Riseman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riseman walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riseman is looking to clinch.
Riseman scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Riseman is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Riseman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riseman closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Riseman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riseman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riseman has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riseman with a knee to the head.
Riseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riseman obliges.
Riseman landing knees to the head.
Riseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Riseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Riseman breaks the clinch.
Riseman slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jonathan Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Johnson.
Riseman tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riseman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riseman forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Riseman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Riseman pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riseman misses with a knee to the head.
Riseman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Riseman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Riseman breaks from the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riseman is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Riseman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Riseman defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Riseman trying to control here.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Riseman manages to get to full guard.
Riseman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Riseman is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Riseman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Riseman throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Riseman throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riseman sprawls well. Riseman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Riseman wants to clinch.
A head kick from Riseman lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Jonathan Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riseman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Riseman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson wants to escape the position.
Johnson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Johnson tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Riseman has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Johnson is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Riseman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Noke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genzo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Genzo Smith enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Noke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Genzo Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noke pinned against the cage. Noke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Noke is keeping him busy.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noke is breathing heavily.
Noke makes his way to full guard, as Smith worked for a kimura.
Noke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith distracts Noke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith pushes down on Noke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith prevents Noke from improving his position.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is keen to just control but Noke is a slippery customer.
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Noke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Noke's face.
Smith working Noke over with strikes here.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Noke hang on?
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Noke can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Noke is rocked!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Noke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Noke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith cracks Noke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Noke seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith wants to control the pace but Noke is squirming around nicely.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Noke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Noke looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Noke hang on?
Noke taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genzo Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Noke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Genzo Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noke keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Noke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Noke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Noke's temple.
Smith throwing shots but Noke is blocking nicely.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Noke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith cracks Noke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Noke's face.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Noke?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Noke?
Smith has control of Noke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Noke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith trying to control but Noke is having none of it.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith working Noke over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Noke is in trouble!
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Noke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scoring with strikes but Noke is staying in there.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Noke is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genzo Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith tries for a takedown but Noke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Noke keeps moving.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Noke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noke wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Noke has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Noke is keeping the position.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but Noke keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith wants to control from the top but Noke keeps moving.
Kyle Noke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noke defends it nicely.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noke is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Noke circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyle Noke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genzo Smith.
Noke misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noke is not content to let Smith control the position.
Noke wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noke is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Noke working a defensive guard here.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Noke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Genzo Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genzo Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genzo Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel comes to the cage accompanied by Get Out Of My Room. Remo Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
225 lbs
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250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crunch! Williams slams his shin into Gabriel's torso.
Gabriel could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Williams drops Gabriel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gabriel looks back up at him and smiles so Williams waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gabriel is rocked!
It looks like Justin Gabriel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gabriel ducks into an uppercut from Williams and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remo Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa comes to the cage accompanied by mindshift genki sudo. Akira Ishikawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Semmy Bonjasky!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjasky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ishikawa is able to avoid easily.
Ishikawa wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bonjasky. That's going to slow Ishikawa down.
Bonjasky throws a shot from downtown. Ishikawa moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonjasky scores with a head kick.
It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.
Bonjasky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky motions for Ishikawa to come forward. Bonjasky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ishikawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonjasky avoids it really well and circles away.
Bonjasky tried to score with a low kick but Ishikawa checks it.
Ishikawa clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonjasky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ishikawa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bonjasky working for a triangle but Ishikawa defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonjasky keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonjasky is controlling Ishikawa's posture.
Bonjasky is looking for a triangle but Ishikawa pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Bonjasky keeps moving.
Ishikawa passes Bonjasky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ishikawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonjasky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ishikawa.
Ishikawa is pressing down on Bonjasky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bonjasky is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ishikawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ishikawa wants to free his trapped foot but Bonjasky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ishikawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonjasky's head.
Bonjasky has hold of Ishikawa's hands but Ishikawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishikawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonjasky is just riding it out for now. Ishikawa eventually gives up the hold.
Bonjasky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bonjasky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bonjasky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick by Ishikawa misses
and Bonjasky counters with an inside leg kick.
Ishikawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonjasky counters with a solid body kick.
Ishikawa checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bonjasky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ishikawa blocks the leg kick.
Ishikawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Bonjasky is having none of it.
Bonjasky tries to land a leg kick but Ishikawa saw it coming and moves away.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses.
Ishikawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ishikawa tries to break the clinch but Bonjasky is controlling the position.
Bonjasky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ishikawa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ishikawa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ishikawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ishikawa postures up in Bonjasky's guard and throws a big left but Bonjasky blocks it.
Bonjasky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bonjasky working a defensive guard here.
Bonjasky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bonjasky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ishikawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Semmy Bonjasky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ishikawa throws a lazy head kick
and Bonjasky counters with a good, hard body kick but Ishikawa shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonjasky, right into the meat.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up.
Bonjasky misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bonjasky.
Ishikawa checks a leg kick.
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.
Bonjasky tries to keep at a distance but Ishikawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ishikawa goes for a takedown attempt but Bonjasky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ishikawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonjasky tries to avoid it but Ishikawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonjasky to the ground. Bonjasky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonjasky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Bonjasky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bonjasky tries a low kick but Ishikawa avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonjasky.
Ishikawa misses with a takedown
and Bonjasky finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ishikawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonjasky. Bonjasky obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick from Bonjasky lands but Ishikawa takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ishikawa takes a step back to recover.
Bonjasky throws a leg kick but Ishikawa moved away.
Good work by Ishikawa as he checks the leg kick.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonjasky but Bonjasky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ishikawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ishikawa is able to avoid easily.
Bonjasky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semmy Bonjasky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonjasky.
Ishikawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa trying to control the position but Bonjasky is working away.
Ishikawa scores with punches from side control.
Ishikawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ishikawa trying to control the action but Bonjasky is working from the bottom.
Bonjasky parries the strikes from Ishikawa easily there. Ishikawa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bonjasky to escape.
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.
Bonjasky struggling a bit here.
Ishikawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ishikawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bonjasky, who protects the arm well.
Bonjasky parries the strikes from Ishikawa easily there. Ishikawa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bonjasky to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Semmy Bonjasky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonjasky 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Bonjasky!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Faroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
181 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Faroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazushi Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faroni throws a series of punches but Sakurai moves out of range.
Faroni misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Faroni misses.
Faroni throws a series of punches but Sakurai avoids them all with ease.
Sakurai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Faroni does no damage.
A head kick misses from Faroni.
Faroni swinging wildly here.
Faroni swinging wildly here.
Faroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faroni misses with a few strikes there.
Sakurai shoots in for a double leg but Faroni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faroni swinging wildly here.
Faroni scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faroni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benny Faroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faroni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakurai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sakurai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faroni tries a head kick but it misses.
Faroni throws a head kick but Sakurai moves out of range.
Faroni lands a really nice looking cross but Sakurai seems unphased.
Faroni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakurai.
Faroni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faroni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faroni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakurai.
Benny Faroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakurai.
Faroni ducks under a wild hook from Sakurai.
Faroni throws a nice looking combination but Sakurai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Faroni misses.
Faroni misses with a wild combination.
Faroni throws a one two combo.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sakurai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Faroni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakurai wants to pass the guard but Faroni is keeping the position.
Sakurai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Faroni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakurai prevents Faroni from getting back to his feet.
Sakurai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Faroni is retaining full guard.
Sakurai advances to half guard.
Sakurai uses his free foot to push down on Faroni's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faroni.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakurai get's back to his feet.
Sakurai throws a hook to the side of Faroni's head but Faroni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faroni looks to land a right hand but Sakurai moved out of range.
Faroni throws a lazy right hand but Sakurai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faroni misses with a two punch combination.
Faroni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakurai.
Sakurai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Faroni misses.
Faroni scores with a nice right hand.
Faroni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Faroni, as that shot connected.
Sakurai slips a straight right by Faroni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Faroni dominated that round.
That's time! Faroni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Faroni throws a sloppy head kick and Sakurai moves out of range easily.
Faroni sizes up Sakurai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sakurai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faroni.
Faroni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benny Faroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faroni fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakurai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sakurai stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakurai. Faroni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Faroni.
Faroni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Faroni misses its intended target.
Faroni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakurai misses with a looping left.
Danga de danga de dang - Faroni scores with a four punch combination!
Faroni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakurai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faroni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakurai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Faroni misses with a head kick.
Sakurai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Faroni tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakurai is in Faroni's guard.
Sakurai drops back looking for a leg! Faroni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Faroni manages to kick Sakurai off! Sakurai jumps back into Faroni's guard.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Faroni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai pushing down on Faroni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sakurai tries to pass to full mount but Faroni defends it.
Sakurai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Faroni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakurai.
Sakurai is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faroni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Faroni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakurai trying to control the action but Faroni is working from the bottom.
Sakurai wants to pass to mount but Faroni is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakurai is looking for a kimura here.
Sakurai postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Faroni to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakurai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sakurai throws a shot from downtown. Faroni moves away and avoids it.
Faroni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakurai slips a jab and a cross from Faroni.
Sakurai missing with a left hand there. Faroni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakurai throws out a loose jab but Faroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faroni scores with a nice right hand.
Faroni scores with a hook.
Faroni scores with the left hand. Sakurai knows he should have avoided that one.
Faroni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Faroni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faroni lands a high kick!
Faroni throws a series of punches but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai dodges the punch combination from Faroni.
Faroni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Faroni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faroni throws a sloppy head kick and Sakurai moves out of range easily.
Sakurai takes one to the chin there.
Sakurai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Faroni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakurai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faroni.
Faroni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faroni throws a hook but Sakurai avoids it easily.
Faroni tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakurai scores with a jab.
Faroni misses with a head kick.
Faroni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakurai.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut. Faroni saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sakurai looks to land a left hand but Faroni moved out of range nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a strike aimed at the side of Faroni's head but Faroni avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakurai prevents Faroni from escaping the position.
Sakurai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakurai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sakurai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sakurai trying to control the position but Faroni is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakurai is trying to get an arm triangle but Faroni is defending well.
Sakurai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Faroni sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sakurai takes a little break here. Faroni wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazushi Sakurai.
I think Sakurai 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Sakurai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Umberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umberto has chosen Perry Como - Magic Moments as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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204 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Umberto!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umberto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas leaves Umberto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Darius Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Umberto.
Umberto fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Umberto shakes it off.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Umberto's head.
Umberto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umberto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umberto.
Umberto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umberto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umberto somewhat.
Umberto misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Umberto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Umberto fails with the takedown.
Umberto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Umberto is in Thomas's guard.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Umberto controlling him for the moment.
Thomas managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umberto trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Umberto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Umberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Umberto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Umberto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Umberto with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Umberto tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Umberto looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umberto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas cracks Umberto with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Umberto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umberto misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umberto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roberto Umberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Umberto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umberto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Umberto's belly button to the back.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Umberto at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Umberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umberto momentarily.
Umberto with a poor takedown
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Umberto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas catches Umberto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas cracks Umberto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Umberto.
Thomas jabs at Umberto's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Umberto's ribs.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas tests Umberto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thomas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Umberto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Darius Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a series of strikes. Umberto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Umberto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umberto slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Umberto shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umberto is breathing heavily.
Umberto misses the body punch
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umberto.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umberto can do to turn this around?
Umberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Darius Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Umberto.
Umberto misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darius Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Umberto knows he should have avoided that one.
Umberto walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Umberto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Umberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Umberto's body.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Umberto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Darius Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umberto tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umberto thinking.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umberto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Umberto has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Umberto.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Umberto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umberto takes one to the side of the head.
Umberto tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a three punch combo that has Umberto backing up. Umberto nods at Thomas to acknowledge the strikes.
Umberto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Umberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umberto doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Umberto's ribs.
Umberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas stalks Umberto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Umberto's face. Umberto staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas lands a jab to Umberto's midsection.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Umberto shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Umberto's ribs.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Umberto at a distance.
Umberto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a one two combo.
Umberto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Umberto backpedaling.
Umberto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Umberto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas tests Umberto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Umberto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thomas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Umberto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umberto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umberto.
Umberto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umberto thinking.
Umberto fails with the takedown
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darius Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Umberto.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Umberto needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Umberto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Umberto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umberto shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Umberto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thomas catches Umberto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Umberto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas jabs at Umberto's body.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Umberto's body.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Umberto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umberto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Umberto takes one on the button.
Umberto shoots and misses
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Thomas.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Umberto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umberto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Thomas.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.
Umberto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umberto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Umberto misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umberto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Umberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Umberto.
Thomas lunges at Umberto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umberto's hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.
Umberto fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Umberto backs up against the cage.
Thomas works Umberto's body with a nice hook.
Umberto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas tests Umberto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umberto fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umberto with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Umberto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Umberto wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umberto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thomas clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Umberto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umberto's hands.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Umberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umberto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umberto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Umberto has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Darius Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Umberto.
Umberto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umberto has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Umberto eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Umberto back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Umberto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umberto with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Umberto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Umberto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thomas throws a combination. Umberto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Umberto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umberto misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Umberto shakes it off.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Umberto misses with a takedown
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas sizes up Umberto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Umberto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umberto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umberto shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas punishes Umberto's body with a nice straight punch.
Umberto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Umberto tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas works Umberto's body with a nice hook.
Thomas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thomas.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Umberto shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas cracks Umberto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Umberto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas clobbers Umberto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Umberto tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Umberto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas 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.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Umberto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Umberto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas cracks Umberto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas cracks Umberto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thomas had his way with Roberto Umberto in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Umberto tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Umberto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Umberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Umberto's ribs.
Umberto moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas feints a jab promting Umberto to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Umberto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Umberto shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Darius Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Umberto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Umberto's head back.
Umberto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Umberto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Umberto's body. Umberto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Umberto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Umberto shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas sizes up Umberto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umberto momentarily.
Umberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Umberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umberto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas throws a one two combo.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Umberto's body.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umberto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Umberto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Umberto misses with a straight left.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Umberto in his tracks.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Umberto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Umberto with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas punishes Umberto's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas works over Umberto's head and body with a nice combination.
Thomas feints a jab promting Umberto to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Umberto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Umberto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Umberto shakes it off.
Umberto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Umberto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umberto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Umberto misses with a takedown
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas jabs Umberto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas slips a jab from Umberto.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a hook. Umberto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Umberto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Umberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Umberto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umberto tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:40
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:40
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Thomas!
Darius Thomas retains his light heavyweight title!
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