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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quattro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aybara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Skinny Puppy Protest kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Perrin Aybara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Quattro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Perrin Aybara!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quattro is looking to clinch but Aybara is avoiding it.
Aybara looks to score with a jab to the body but Quattro is just out of range.
Aybara shoots in and drives through. Quattro sprawls well.
Johnny Quattro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aybara throws a front kick that sends Quattro stumbling back into the cage.
Quattro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aybara's guard.
Quattro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Quattro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quattro throws a strike but Aybara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Quattro is controlling Aybara's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quattro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aybara!
Aybara tries to hold on but Quattro pushes him away.
Aybara working to try and regain half guard.
Quattro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quattro stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Aybara looks gassed!
Quattro wants to clinch up but Aybara keeps it at a distance.
Aybara misses with a double jab.
Quattro shoots in and bounces Aybara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quattro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Quattro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aybara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quattro closes the distance looking for a takedown. Aybara stuffs it but Quattro still has hold of him. Quattro picks Aybara up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Quattro slams Aybara to the floor and that's really hurt Aybara - he doesn't know where he is! Quattro throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Quattro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carwin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mama Said Knock You Out. Jackson Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carwin.
Carwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab-cross combination lands for Carwin and sends Thompson crashing to the mat! Carwin follows him down to the mat - Thompson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Thompson is rocked!
It looks like Jackson Thompson has been cut.
Thompson looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is in trouble now - Carwin has advanced to mount!
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Carwin finish him?
Carwin postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Thompson out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Carwin goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Carwin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rancid-Last one to Die. Esko Takanen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nate Davis's chin.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 New York, Nate Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esko Takanen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanen throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Takanen misses the target.
Takanen drops his shoulder and cracks Davis with a huge uppercut! Davis goes down! Can Takanen finish him?
Davis is rocked!
It looks like Nate Davis has been cut.
Takanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takanen stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Takanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Takanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Takanen.
A lazy left from Davis finds it's target.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Takanen.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Takanen throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Takanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis looks to land a combination. Takanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Davis lands a high kick!
Takanen swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Takanen with a hook.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Takanen.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Takanen.
Takanen looks gassed!
Takanen misses with a two punch combination.
Takanen misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis lunges at Takanen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takanen's hand.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esko Takanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takanen takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Takanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Takanen misses.
Takanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takanen has time to react.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Takanen's head.
Davis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Takanen misses its intended target.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Takanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to de liver by Takanen. Beautiful body shot.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis swings around for an armbar but Takanen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanen wants to get up but he can't break Davis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takanen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esko Takanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nate Davis'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.
Takanen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Takanen.
Davis connects with a jab.
Takanen jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Takanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
A low kick from Takanen misses
and Davis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Takanen misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Esko Takanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Takanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Davis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takanen throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Esko Takanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Takanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Davis misses.
Takanen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen slips a jab from Davis.
Takanen misses with a looping right.
Jab from Davis.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Takanen.
Takanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Takanen misses with a double jab.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Takanen misses.
Takanen misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Takanen avoids the head kick by Davis.
Takanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Takanen avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takanen tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takanen to the ground. Takanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Takanen.
Davis moves out of range as Takanen strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takanen throws a big shot that misses.
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Takanen loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
The fighters circling - Takanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takanen misses with a hook.
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Takanen misses.
Davis avoids the body shot from Takanen.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davis.
Takanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Davis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Takanen is looking for a sweep.
Davis working away.
Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takanen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Davis.
Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takanen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takanen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takanen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Takanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Takanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Davis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Takanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Takanen misses.
Davis throws a push kick but Takanen slaps the foot to one side.
Takanen misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Davis takes one on the button.
Takanen looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis clobbers Takanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Davisis looking to pass into half guard but Takanen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takanen is in guard.
Davis has his foot on Takanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Takanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takanen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Takanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanen cracks Davis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davis blocks a jab.
Takanen throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takanen.
The fighters circling - Takanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis cracks Takanen with a good jab.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Takanen misses its intended target.
Takanen blocks a head kick by Davis.
Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davis throws the left hand but Takanen avoids the punch easily.
Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takanen circles away.
Davis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis slips a straight right by Takanen.
No joy there for Takanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takanen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Esko Takanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanen trying to control but Davis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nate Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takanen trying to control but Davis postures up.
Takanen tries to kick Davis off in order to stand up. Davis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Davis in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Takanen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Davis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mat Cauton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cauton has chosen Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mat Cauton!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cauton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cauton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cauton throws a series of punches but Mir avoids them all with ease.
Mir throws a lazy head kick
and Cauton counters with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cauton.
Mir throws out a loose jab but Cauton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Mir.
Mir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cauton looking for submissions off his back.
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. Mir connects with a nice short shot to Cauton's temple.
Cauton wants to control but Mir is keeping busy.
Mir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauton is trying to control but Mir manages to pass to mount!
Mir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cauton is squirming around, avoiding Mir's attempts to control the action.
Cauton tries to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mir controlling the position easily from mount.
Mir looking to finish with strikes here!
Cauton is squirming around, avoiding Mir's attempts to control the action.
Mir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mir landing shots from mount.
It looks like Mat Cauton has been cut.
Mir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That has opened up Mat Cauton's cut even more.
Mir controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Mir.
Mat Cauton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mat Cauton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Mir!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Platero Scrappypants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Tua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Platero Scrappypants!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrappypants doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tua lands a nice looking body shot.
Scrappypants looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tua.
Tua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tua connects with a jab.
It looks like Platero Scrappypants has been cut.
Tua drops Scrappypants with a nice combination! Tua dives into Scrappypants's guard, looking to finish!
Scrappypants is rocked!
Scrappypants is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scrappypants is still in real trouble! Can Tua finish him?
Tua gets to his feet and stands over Scrappypants, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Scrappypants felt that one! Tua unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Scrappypants from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Moukako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sommers's choice of entrance music: Burn Burn. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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211 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Moukako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Sommers!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sommers throws a head kick that misses.
Sommers tries to clinch but Moukako moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sommers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moukako circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moukako gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moukako moves into full mount! Sommers won't be happy about that!
Sommers wants to control but Moukako is having none of it.
Sommers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moukako is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sommers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sommers is trying to escape the mount but Moukako keeps good control and instead manages to take Sommers's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukako is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moukako's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sommers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moukako. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moukako patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Moukako has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sommers is in real trouble here. Moukako gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sommers is tapping out! Moukako wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sammy Moukako!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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218 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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203 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Klein!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein blocks a head kick by Silva.
Klein looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Klein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stops Klein from passing to mount.
Klein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Klein's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
Klein looks gassed!
Klein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Klein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Silva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Klein to get to his feet.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Urijah Klein has been cut.
Klein avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva lands a head kick that stumbles Klein and the fighters go to the mat.
Klein is rocked!
Silva postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Klein covers up, he's hurt! Silva keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Silva and the ref steps in to end the fight! Silva can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Frank Baker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Slade!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade with a jab.
Slade ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baker's back!
Baker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Slade looks gassed!
Slade prevents Baker from getting the reversal.
Slade looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baker is looking to improve his position but Slade isn't that keen on the idea.
Baker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Baker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slade's guard.
Baker forces his way into half guard.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slade tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Baker is taking a breather. Slade says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baker slips a nice elbow through Slade's hands, connecting with Slade's forehead.
Baker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, if Baker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Slade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Slade bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard.
Slade being controlled here, momentarily.
Baker cracks Slade with a solid left hand.
Slade wants to sweep but no luck.
Slade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker working some strikes from top position.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baker lands a couple of digs.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baker is pushing down on Slade's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slade is fighting to maintain full guard but Baker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Slade is working to get back to half guard.
Slade in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Slade tries to reverse the position but Baker maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker content just to control the position here.
Baker landing punches.
Baker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
Slade is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Baker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Baker there.
Baker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slade!
Baker with the ground and pound from mount.
Baker content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slade is looking to improve his position but Baker isn't that keen on the idea.
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baker lands with some strikes.
Slade working to try and regain half guard.
Baker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baker working the ground and pound effectively.
Baker controlling from mount.
Baker working for a submission but Slade is keeping him at bay.
Baker breaks from Slade's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baker with a couple of short strikes.
Baker with the ground and pound from mount.
Baker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baker controlling the pace for now.
Baker breaks from Slade's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Slade swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Slade hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade is bucking up trying to escape but Baker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Slade looks a forlorn figure.
Slade is working to get back to half guard.
Slade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slade flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Slade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Slade is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Baker scoring with strikes but Slade is staying in there.
Slade tries to reverse the position but Baker maintains control.
Baker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baker breaks from Slade's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Slade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baker breaks from Slade's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
Slade is working to get back to half guard.
Baker working Slade over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Baker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slow jab from Slade misses its intended target.
A combination from Slade does no damage.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slade swivels and escapes.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but Slade slips the punch.
Baker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Slade!
Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baker controlling from mount.
Baker landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Slade working to try and regain half guard.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
Baker working Slade over with strikes here.
Baker is landing with some decent strikes but Slade is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Slade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baker blocks Slade's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Slade takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baker landing strikes from the mount and Slade is in trouble!
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Baker with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Baker.
Slade regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker lands a nice short elbow.
Baker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Baker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baker controlling the pace.
Slade missing with punches from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
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.
Slade tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.
Slade actively working from the bottom here.
Baker is controlling the pace.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jason Slade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker controlling the action here.
Slade is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Baker!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elkerton Scrappypants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Tep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tep is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You're the Best Around. Elkerton Scrappypants could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bubba Tep's chin.
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212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Determined |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elkerton Scrappypants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Tep!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tep misses with a looping right.
Tep ducks under a wild hook from Scrappypants.
Tep connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scrappypants's hands.
Tep throws a body punch but Scrappypants moves out of range.
Scrappypants takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tep clobbers Scrappypants with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Elkerton Scrappypants has been cut.
Tep throws a combination. Scrappypants tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scrappypants.
Tep lands a left and a right that sends Scrappypants crashing to the canvas! Tep dives into mount looking to finish!
Scrappypants tries to hold on but Tep pushes him away.
Tep punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Tep! Scrappypants is hurt baaadly! Tep is firing away with more strikes - Scrappypants is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bubba Tep!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veto Remmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Herbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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275 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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271 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Veto Remmi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Herbert!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herbert swinging wilding here.
Remmi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Herbert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Herbert 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.
Remmi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Remmi 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.
Remmi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Herbert defends it well.
Herbert is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Remmi pulls his head out easily.
Remmi blocks the strikes from Herbert.
Herbert wants to improve his position but Remmi is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remmi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Herbert defends it well.
Nice strikes from Remmi there.
Remmi prevents Herbert from improving his position.
Remmi tries to pass to full mount but Herbert defends it.
Remmi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Remmi tests Herbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Herbert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herbert takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Herbert looks gassed!
Remmi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Remmi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Herbert has time to react.
Remmi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remmi catches Herbert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Remmi 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.
Remmi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Remmi connects with a solid leg kick.
Herbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Remmi looks to land a combination. Herbert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Remmi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Herbert at a distance.
Herbert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Remmi can pounce on him.
Herbert has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Remmi.
Remmi throws a head kick that half lands.
Herbert misses with an uppercut.
Herbert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remmi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Remmi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Remmi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Herbert, up you get!
Remmi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remmi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Herbert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Remmi fakes the leg kick and cracks Herbert in the body.
Remmi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Remmi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Herbert takes a step back to recover.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Remmi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Remmi decides to stand back up. Remmi steps back and let's Herbert get back to his feet.
Herbert misses with a double jab
and Remmi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remmi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Herbert shoots for a double leg takedown but Remmi sprawls well. He's pushed Herbert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Remmi sizes up Herbert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herbert takes a kick to the side of the head.
Herbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Herbert blocks the body kick.
Remmi swinging wilding here.
Herbert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Remmi throws a sloppy head kick and Herbert moves out of range easily.
Remmi thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veto Remmi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Herbert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herbert lands in his opponent's guard.
Remmi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herbert can do to turn this around?
Remmi is looking to stand up but Herbert isn't so interested in that idea.
Herbert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Veto Remmi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herbert stopping the sweep attempt from Remmi.
Herbert postures up and lands a big shot to Remmi's brow.
Remmi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Herbert tries to roll over but Remmi keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Remmi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Remmi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remmi throws a nice head kick!
Herbert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Remmi circles away.
Remmi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Veto Remmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herbert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Herbert walks forward, straight into a front kick from Remmi.
A head kick from Remmi lands but Herbert takes it in his stride.
Remmi lands with a nice body kick.
Remmi throws a head kick that Herbert semi-blocks.
Herbert has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Remmi.
Remmi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Remmi lands a lovely overhand right.
Jason Herbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herbert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herbert tries to advance to mount but Remmi denies him.
Remmi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Herbert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Remmi lands with a few short shots to the body.
Herbert is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Remmi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Remmi trying to control here.
Herbert thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Remmi's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herbert takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Remmi.
A solid body kick from Remmi.
Remmi lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Remmi.
Remmi scores with a shot to the body.
Remmi scores with a punch to the head.
Remmi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Herbert's head.
Herbert scores a takedown into full mount!
Remmi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Remmi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Remmi tries to kick Herbert off but Herbert keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Remmi gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herbert won't allow Remmi to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remmi is trying to keep Herbert in close.
Herbert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Herbert prevents Remmi from getting back to his feet.
Herbert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Remmi's head.
Herbert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Remmi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Remmi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Remmi!
Herbert is trying to get back to half guard.
Remmi landing a few strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herbert is looking to regain half guard here but Remmi keeps moving and retains side control.
Remmi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veto Remmi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Remmi scoring well with a low kick there.
Herbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Remmi.
Remmi works the jab nicely.
Remmi lands a lovely overhand right.
Remmi lands a lovely overhand right.
Remmi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Herbert's head.
Remmi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Herbert's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Remmi is trying to trip Herbert. He has hold of a leg but Herbert is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Remmi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Remmi throwing strikes from guard but Herbert blocks nicely.
Herbert throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Remmi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remmi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Herbert can do anything to dispel that myth.
Remmi cracks Herbert with a solid left hand.
Remmi passes Herbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Remmi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Herbert tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Herbert punching from the bottom.
Remmi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Herbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Herbert missing with punches from the bottom.
Herbert tries to get to full guard but Remmi has control of the leg.
Remmi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Remmi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Remmi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Herbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Remmi's waist but Remmi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herbert off to one side.
Remmi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Remmi.
Both fighters circling a little - Remmi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Herbert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Herbert throws a combination that misses
and Remmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Herbert thinking.
Herbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veto Remmi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Herbert.
Herbert looks to land a combination but Remmi avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Remmi.
Herbert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Herbert misses.
Remmi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Herbert's calf.
Herbert missing with a left hand there. Remmi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Remmi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Remmi thuds his right hand into Herbert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Remmi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left and a right from Remmi both land. Nice combination.
Remmi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Herbert's head.
Herbert misses with an uppercut.
Herbert shoots for a double leg takedown but Remmi sprawls well. He's pushed Herbert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Remmi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Remmi connects with a nice looking jab.
Remmi throws a sloppy head kick and Herbert moves out of range easily.
Remmi swings for the body but Herbert moves out of range.
Herbert has managed to clinch.
Remmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Remmi presses Herbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbert wants the takedown. Remmi is fighting it off but Herbert persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Remmi's guard against the cage.
Herbert is in close to Remmi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Remmi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herbert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remmi is trying to control the position but Herbert postures up.
Herbert content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Herbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Remmi is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veto Remmi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Remmi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Herbert has his takedown stuffed
and Remmi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Remmi thuds his right hand into Herbert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herbert steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Remmi. That one must have hurt.
Remmi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herbert will feel that in the morning.
Remmi misses with a takedown attempt - Herbert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Remmi misses with a wild combination.
Herbert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remmi is pressing down on Herbert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Herbert won't allow Remmi to get back to his feet.
Remmi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Herbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Remmi wants to sweep here but Herbert controlling him for the moment.
Herbert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Herbert distracts Remmi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Herbert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Herbert won't allow Remmi to get back to his feet.
Herbert stands up over Remmi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Herbert connects with a couple of short punches.
Herbert lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herbert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Herbert stops Remmi from standing up.
Herbert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Herbert won't allow Remmi to get back to his feet.
Herbert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Remmi lands a head shot.
Remmi misses with a looping right.
Herbert looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Herbert landing some decent shots from guard.
Remmi pushes Herbert off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remmi lands a jab.
Herbert tries to clinch up
and Remmi counters with a big head kick but Herbert shrugs it off.
Herbert bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Herbert tries to score with some ground and pound. Remmi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Remmi gets back to half guard.
Herbert prevents Remmi from improving his position.
Herbert 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.
Herbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Remmi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbert is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Remmi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Herbert is looking to defend but Remmi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Herbert! Remmi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Herbert taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Veto Remmi!
Veto Remmi is the new heavyweight champion!
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