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DEC WW Tournament PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Irby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monster Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Monster Mann was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waldo Irby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monster Mann!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Irby. Mann shrugs it off though.
Monster Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irby misses with a wild combination.
Mann looks for a takedown but Irby sprawls well.
Irby clinches with his opponent.
Mann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mann takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Monster Mann has been cut.
Irby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mann looks gassed!
Irby working Mann over with knees to the body.
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!
Knees to the body from Irby.
Irby lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Irby seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Irby manages to break the clinch.
Irby keeps Mann at a distance using the push kick.
Irby lands a with a good body shot.
Irby closes the distance and clinches.
Irby lands a takedown into guard.
Irby wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Irby decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mann, up you get!
Irby clinches.
Irby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Irby pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Irby seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irby wants to stand but Mann is controlling the position.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Irby controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
Irby manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Irby gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mann misses with a hook. Irby ducked under it nicely.
Irby displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That has opened up Monster Mann's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheers as Mann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Irby doesn't seem phased though.
Mann looks to land a right hand but Irby moved out of range.
Irby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irby closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irby.
Irby is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irby landing knees to the body.
Irby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irby closes the distance and clinches.
Irby manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Irby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irby scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick from Irby lands but Mann takes it in his stride.
Mann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irby.
Irby darts in and clinches Mann up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irby.
Irby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irby ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Irby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mann doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Irby does no damage.
Irby scores with a one two! Mann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Irby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irby instigates a clinch.
Irby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann swings for the body but Irby moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irby.
Irby lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Irby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mann.
Irby moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irby.
Irby lands a knee to the body.
Irby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irby lands with an uppercut that bounces Mann off the cage and back into rage.
The cut above Monster Mann's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Irby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irby lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irby lands a nice looking body kick.
Mann avoids the head kick by Irby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irby moves into range and clinches up with Mann.
Irby stalling the fight.
Irby manages to break the clinch.
Mann misses with a hook.
Irby scores with a sloppy right hand. Mann should have avoided that one.
Mann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irby clinches up with Mann and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Irby tries to land knees in the clinch but Mann avoids the damage to the body.
Mann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irby walks away with a smile on his face. Mann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Irby rushes Mann and presses him up against the cage.
Irby gets control of Mann's arms and successfully pulls guard. Irby will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Irby wants to stand but Mann is controlling the position.
Irby is trying to hold Mann in close to prevent damage but Mann has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Irby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irby missing with punches from the bottom.
Mann lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Irby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monster Mann'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.
Mann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mann throws a looping overhand right but Irby ducks down to avoid it.
Waldo Irby is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann misses with a looping left.
Mann cracks Irby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mann might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Irby has managed to clinch.
Irby has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mann uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mann throws a big right hand that misses.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Irby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Irby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Irby!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irby has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irby thuds his right hand into Mann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Irby lands with an uppercut that bounces Mann off the cage and back into rage.
Mann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irby throws a right and a left that Mann avoids nicely.
Mann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Irby.
Waldo Irby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irby pushes Mann away with a front kick.
Irby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?
Irby misses with the combination.
Irby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Waldo Irby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Irby smiles and moves away.
Mann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irby.
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irby circles away.
Irby has closed the distance and engaged Mann in a clinch.
Irby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Irby lands a knee to the body.
Irby decides to pull guard.
Irby manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Irby takes Mann's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Irby is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Mann's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Irby working for a choke but Mann is defending well.
Mann finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Irby avoids the attempt from Mann to control.
Mann can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Irby lands a heavy elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Monster Mann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Waldo Irby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Kazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Kazuki!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuki misses with the combination.
Kazuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Kazuki swinging wilding here.
Kazuki misses with a wild body shot.
Kazuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kazuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kazuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black has managed to clinch.
Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Black lands a body punch.
Kazuki blocks an uppercut.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Black.
A right hand to the body from Black.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Black lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kazuki looks gassed!
Black gets through Kazuki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Black digs a right hand underneath Kazuki's ribcage. Kazuki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Black.
Black lands an uppercut.
A short right from Black.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black lands a right hand.
Black is working Kazuki over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Black.
Black lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Black.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Black - that landed with a thud.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Kazuki is rocked!
Black pushes Kazuki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Black lands a body punch.
Kazuki takes a shot to the head.
Kazuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
Kazuki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black lands a big right hand that drops Kazuki! The killer instinct kicks in and Black finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koala Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spoilin For A Fight . Koala Bear will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koala Bear!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bear connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bear!
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bear changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mir tries to improve position but can't.
Mir is not content to let Bear control the position.
Bear tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bear has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bear looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Mir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mir is working away from the top position though.
Mir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bear is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bear keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bear wants to control but Mir is keeping busy.
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.
Mir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bear!
Bear takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mir looking to control but Bear is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir is really struggling to control Bear but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bear tries to buck Mir off but he can't manage it.
Bear tries to hold on but Mir postures up.
Mir content just to control the position here.
Bear tries to lock up and control but Mir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear tries to hold on but Mir postures up.
Mir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bear is looking to escape.
Bear taking shots to the head.
Mir throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bear working to try and regain half guard.
Mir wants to control the pace but Bear is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mir.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mir.
Bear is looking to improve his position but Mir isn't that keen on the idea.
Bear tries to lock up and control but Mir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bear tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mir is landing with some decent strikes but Bear is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mir throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bear can't escape the position.
Bear wants to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Bear has left one of his arms exposed and Mir doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bear screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Mir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sisqo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hajime Susumu (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sisqo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hajime Susumu!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Susumu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Susumu motions for Jackson to come forward. Susumu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Susumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Susumu throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson cracks Susumu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Susumu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Susumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Susumu.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susumu just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Susumu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson moves out of range as Susumu throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stuns Susumu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Susumu swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Susumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Susumu stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Susumu wants to stall.
Susumu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Susumu stalls.
Susumu tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Susumu breaks the clinch.
Susumu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susumu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hajime Susumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Susumu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Susumu tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Susumu.
A shot to the body from Susumu misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Susumu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Susumu pushes him off.
Jackson moves out of range as Susumu throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susumu throws a head kick that misses.
Susumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Susumu looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Susumu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Susumu misses the body punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Susumu tries to tie him up.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Susumu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisqo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susumu circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Susumu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Susumu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Susumu throws a leg kick that misses.
Susumu misses with a head kick.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson has Susumu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Susumu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson prevents Susumu from breaking the clinch.
Susumu is trying to stall.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Susumu is trying to stall.
Jackson keeps control of Susumu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisqo Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from Susumu is predictable there
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but Susumu moves out of range.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Susumu misses with a body kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Susumu.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson has Susumu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Susumu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Susumu can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Susumu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Susumu is retaining full guard.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Susumu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Susumu has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Susumu wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Susumu is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Susumu stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Susumu advances to half guard.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Susumu working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Susumu wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susumu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Susumu with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson wants to control but Susumu is having none of it.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Susumu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Susumu thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson wants to hold on but Susumu pushes him away.
Susumu with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Susumu's attempts to control the action.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Susumu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Susumu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Susumu raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Susumu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Susumu keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Susumu as he jumps to the side.
Susumu throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Susumu
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Susumu thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susumu throws a lazy body kick
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Susumu's waist but Susumu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susumu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Susumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hajime Susumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Susumu clinches but Jackson breaks the clinch
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson is looking to wear down Susumu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Susumu in a clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisqo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Susumu stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Susumu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Susumu.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Susumu manages to get underhooks.
Jackson is working for takedown but Susumu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Susumu tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Susumu seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Susumu controlling the action here for a moment.
Susumu trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Susumu into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susumu scores a nice knee to the body.
Susumu is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Susumu has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hajime Susumu.
Susumu throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Susumu is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Susumu down to the mat. Susumu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson moves out of range as Susumu throws a body kick.
Susumu throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Susumu throws a head kick that misses.
Susumu throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Susumu.
Jackson dives in and grabs Susumu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Susumu pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Susumu avoids it well.
Susumu has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Susumu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Susumu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
A body shot lands from Susumu.
Susumu wants to stall.
Susumu misses with some punches.
Come on Susumu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Susumu manages to break the clinch.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Susumu pushes him off.
Susumu throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susumu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Susumu throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Susumu tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Susumu's hands.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Susumu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Susumu misses with a body kick.
Susumu fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Susumu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hajime Susumu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Susumu 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hajime Susumu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langston comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies-Youre going down. James has chosen Limp Bizkit Eat You Alive as his entrance music. Helio James acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Langston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helio James!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Langston misses the shot to the body.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Langston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by James.
James misses with a jab to the body
and Langston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James throws out a loose jab but Langston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Langston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James avoids the body shot from Langston.
Nice defenses there by Langston.
Langston throws a predictable looking body shot
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Langston misses its intended target.
Langston slips a jab from James.
James misses with a straight left.
Langston moves away from the strike by James.
Langston misses with a few strikes there.
Langston misses with an uppercut.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Langston. Langston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Langston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James throws a looping overhand right but Langston ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by James.
James scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
James misses with a straight right.
James sizes up Langston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James cracks Langston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Langston counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Langston to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from James.
James scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langston misses the jab.
Langston falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Langston throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Langston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from James.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James throws a hook but Langston blocks it.
A right-left combo lands from James.
It looks like Hank Langston has been cut.
The fighters circling - Langston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James staying out of range there.
Langston lands a right hook to the body.
Langston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James catches Langston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from James misses.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Langston.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Langston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Langston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Langston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Langston doesn't seem bothered though.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Langston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Langston moves out of range as James strikes.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Langston counters with a one-two to the body.
James misses with a hook.
Langston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a series of strikes. Langston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Langston throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Langston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with an uppercut. Langston saw that one coming.
Langston throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Langston just misses with a punch to the body.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Langston's head backwards.
Langston moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands a jab to Langston's midsection.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Langston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Langston.
James scores with a punch to the head.
Langston slips under a jab from James.
James works over Langston's head and body with a nice combination.
Langston misses the shot to the body.
Langston is really struggling to find his range with his punches. James's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Langston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
Langston moves out of range as James strikes.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James slips a straight right by Langston.
James throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Langston lands a jab-cross combination.
James misses with a straight left.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Langston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Langston at a distance.
Langston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Langston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Langston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James moves away from the strike by Langston.
James misses with a hook.
James misses with a looping left.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James misses with a hook.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hank Langston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Langston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Langston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Helio James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James misses with an uppercut. Langston saw that one coming.
Langston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Langston misses with a combination
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Langston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Langston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James misses with an uppercut. Langston saw that one coming.
James lands with a nice combination. Langston backs away looking to recover.
Langston throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Langston throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice defenses there by Langston.
A big left from James misses.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James scores with a nice strike.
James looks to throw the jab but Langston is out of range.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a straight left.
Langston blocks a jab.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Langston.
Langston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James looks to land a combination but Langston avoids it well.
Langston cracks James with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Langston.
Langston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James misses with an uppercut. Langston saw that one coming.
Langston throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Langston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Langston - just one landing.
Langston sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston moves out of range as James strikes.
Langston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Langston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Langston falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James connects with a single shot there.
Langston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Langston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Langston's head.
Nice body punch from Langston.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Langston was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Langston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Langston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Langston misses with a combination
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James loads up on a big right hand but Langston slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston staying out of range there.
James works the jab nicely.
James defending well as Langston loads up on a big left hand.
Langston tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James connects with a single shot there.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Langston manages to avoid it.
James cracks a nice hook into Langston's ribs.
James needs to keep his hands up - Langston had a free shot at his head there.
James misses with a straight left.
Langston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Langston works James's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from James.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Langston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Helio James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hank Langston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Langston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Langston.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Langston seems unphased.
Langston lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Langston misses with a few strikes there.
Langston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Langston blocks a jab.
Langston takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James lunges at Langston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Langston's hand.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
Langston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Langston throws a sloppy body shot
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Langston thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston just misses with a punch to the body.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Langston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James throws a shot from downtown. Langston moves away and avoids it.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James misses the shot to the body.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Langston doesn't seem bothered though.
Langston swinging wilding here.
Langston misses with a double jab
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James cracks Langston with a good jab.
A punch combination from Langston misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James loads up on a big right hand but Langston slips the punch.
Langston walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Langston.
Langston throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Langston defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James misses with a straight left.
Langston tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hank Langston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Langston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Langston circles away quickly and effectively.
Langston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Langston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James throws a shot from downtown. Langston moves away and avoids it.
James slips a jab and a cross from Langston.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston misses with a combination
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Langston.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Langston takes one to the chin there.
Langston throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James staying out of range there.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James misses the body punch
and Langston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Langston on the side of the head.
Langston ducks under a wild hook from James.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Langston's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
James slips a jab and a cross from Langston.
Langston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Langston ducks under a wild hook from James.
James throws out a loose jab but Langston uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses the shot to the body.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Langston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Langston doesn't seem bothered though.
James misses with a hook. Langston ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by James.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Langston walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kha Ri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Foster (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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kha Ri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Foster!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ri misses the shot to the body.
Kha Ri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ri misses with a two punch combination.
Ri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foster slips a straight right by Ri.
Foster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Kha Ri has been cut.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ri misses with a double jab
and Foster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foster throws a body punch but Ri moves out of range.
Foster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ri circles away quickly and effectively.
Ri with a nice cross.
Ri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Foster throws a combination that misses
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like James Foster has been cut.
Foster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Foster lands a two punch combo.
Foster fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ri.
Ri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foster swinging wilding here.
Foster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foster misses the shot to the body.
Ri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foster counters with a right hand to the body.
Foster misses with a few strikes there.
Foster slips a jab and a cross from Ri.
Foster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ri rather than just go for the knockout.
Ri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Foster avoids the head kick by Ri.
Foster throws a series of punches but Ri avoids them all with ease.
Ri misses with a double jab
and Foster counters with a three punch combo that has Ri backing up. Ri nods at Foster to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ri lands a nice shot that snaps Foster's head back.
Ri misses with a hook to the body
and Foster counters with a straight right hand.
Foster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ri throws a jab when Foster was well out of range.
Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ri.
Foster swinging wilding here.
Foster staying out of range there.
Foster misses with a wild combination.
Foster misses with a double jab
and Ri counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ri!
Ri throws a head kick that misses.
Foster throws a combination that misses
and Ri counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Ri does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster looks to score with a jab to the body but Ri is just out of range.
A big right from Ri misses.
Foster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ri throws a sloppy body shot
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ri throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Ri.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Ri.
Ri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ri is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
Ri just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster misses with the combination.
Ri misses with a double jab
and Foster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ri misses with a combination
and Foster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Foster does no damage.
Foster cracks Ri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ri avoids the body shot from Foster.
Foster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ri.
Ri dodges the punch combination from Foster.
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ri.
Foster's corner calls for a 1-2. Foster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ri throws a looping overhand right but Foster ducks down to avoid it.
Foster with a nice cross.
Foster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ri. Ri obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Ri does it's job there.
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!
Ri misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Foster finds it's target.
Ri looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Foster dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Foster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ri throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
James Foster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Foster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ri throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster throws a series of strikes that have Ri backpedaling.
Foster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Ri misses.
Kha Ri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foster blocks a jab.
Ri misses with an uppercut.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ri.
Foster misses with a double jab
and Ri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster throws a combination that misses
letting Ri counter with a right hand.
Ri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ri counters with a right hand to the body.
Ri throws a hook but Foster blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ri. Foster shrugs it off though.
Foster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Foster throws a right hand that Ri ducks under and follows up with a left that Ri also avoids with ease.
Ri digs a good hook to Foster's body.
Foster throws a series of punches but Ri avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
Ri is looking to land body kicks.
Ri misses with a hook.
A combination from Foster does no damage.
Ri looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
Foster misses with a combination
and Ri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster slips under a jab.
Ri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foster counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Ri.
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ri throws a hook but Foster blocks it.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foster fails to land with a series of punches.
Foster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foster avoids the head kick by Ri.
Ri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Ri.
Foster avoids the head kick by Ri.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ri.
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ri.
Foster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kha Ri's cut is getting worse.
Foster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ri to score with a decent uppercut.
Foster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Foster misses with a two punch combination.
Ri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Foster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Foster finds it's way through Ri's defenses.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ri.
Ri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foster drops Ri with a beautiful combination! Ri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Foster is looking for the KO!
Ri is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ri might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Foster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Ri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ri seems to have got his legs back now.
Ri misses with a combination
and Foster counters with a series of strikes. Ri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Foster lands a left and a right that send Ri crashing to the mat, dazed. Foster thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kha Ri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ri throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foster is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster throws a right and a left that Ri avoids nicely.
Ri throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster misses with a double jab
and Ri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Foster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Foster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Foster misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Ri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ri throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
Foster lands with a hook. Ri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Foster throws a combination that misses
enabling Ri to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Ri misses.
Jab, jab by Foster - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ri throws a hook to the side of Foster's head but Foster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ri tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ri dodges the punch combination from Foster.
Ri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Foster counters with a two punch combo.
Foster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foster swinging wilding here.
Foster misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ri.
Ri throws a looping overhand right but Foster ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ri scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ri's hands.
A big left from Foster misses.
Ri's corner calls for a 1-2. Ri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Foster misses with a few strikes there.
Foster scores with a nice right hand.
Foster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ri manages to avoid it.
Ri swinging wilding here.
Ri cracks Foster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Foster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ri was well out of range. Poor timing from Foster.
Nice uppercut lands for Ri. That snapped Foster's head back.
Foster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foster moves out of range as Ri strikes.
Ri throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster misses with a wild body shot.
Foster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Foster throws a series of punches but Ri avoids them all with ease.
Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ri.
Ri looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
Foster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ri connects with a crisp jab.
Foster swinging wilding here.
Foster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foster just misses with a punch to the body.
Ri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ri throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Foster staying out of range there.
James Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ri counters with a body kick that stops Foster in his tracks momentarily.
Ri lands with a cross.
Ri swinging wilding here.
A big right from Ri misses.
Ri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Ri.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Ri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Ri.
Foster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kha Ri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foster lands with a nice combination. Ri backs away looking to recover.
Ri misses with a double jab
and Foster counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kha Ri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Foster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaigo Leites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amato comes into the arena with Gonna Fly Now blaring out of the sound system. Leites has chosen Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2 as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Domenic Amato has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Domenic Amato seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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22
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domenic Amato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thaigo Leites!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amato misses with a straight right.
Amato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amato swinging wilding here.
Leites has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amato finds it's way round the side to connect with Leites's head.
Amato tests Leites's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leites slips a jab and a cross from Amato.
Amato throws a hook to the side of Leites's head but Leites sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leites looks to score with a jab to the body but Amato is just out of range.
Leites blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato misses with an uppercut.
Domenic Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amato doesn't manage to clinch there - Leites circles away.
No luck for Leites with that takedown attempt.
Leites takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amato throws a hook to the side of Leites's head but Leites sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leites misses with a takedown attempt - Amato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leites keeps the fight on the outside.
Amato scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leites moves out of range of the strikes.
Leites with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amato to score with a decent uppercut.
Amato misses with a few strikes there.
Amato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Leites. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leites.
Leites ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leites counters with a takedown into side control.
Amato tries to bench press Leites off him but Leites keeps the position.
Leites sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Amato is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Amato managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Leites.
Amato is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leites trying to control the position but Amato is working away.
Amato pushes Leites away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leites gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leites trying to control the position but Amato is working away.
Amato wants to control but Leites postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Amato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leites's waist but Leites gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amato off to one side.
Amato throws a big shot that misses.
Leites tries for a takedown but Amato circles away easily
and Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Domenic Amato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaigo Leites.
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.
A jab from Leites misses.
Leites changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amato wants to control but Leites postures up.
Amato is trying to improve his position.
Leites is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Amato will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Leites tries for a kimura but Amato is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Amato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Amato throws out a powerful jab.
Amato misses with a jab to the body
and Leites connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amato tries to clinch up but Leites circles away and keeps his distance.
Leites avoids the body shot from Amato.
Nice cross by Amato.
Amato misses with a looping left.
Leites shoots in for a takedown but Amato shows good takedown defense.
Amato throws a nice looking combination but Leites bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leites defending well as Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Leites keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amato.
Amato throws a combination that misses
so Leites counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leites preventing the sweep.
Leites drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leites jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amato controls Leites momentarily but Leites frees himself.
Leites is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leites loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leites stopping the sweep attempt from Amato.
Amato wants to get back to his feet but Leites is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amato looks to land a right hand but Leites moved out of range.
Leites with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amato counters with a three punch combo that has Leites backing up. Leites nods at Amato to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Amato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leites stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Amato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato throws a hook but Leites blocks it.
Leites defending well as Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Leites throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Amato on the side of the head.
Amato tests Leites's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leites lands a jab to the head.
Amato throws a looping overhand right but Leites ducks down to avoid it.
Amato throws a lazy right hand but Leites sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leites shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Amato napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Amato wants to control but Leites postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amato tries to improve position but can't.
Amato is not content to let Leites control the position.
Amato is trying to control Leites's posture but Leites avoids it.
Amato tries to control but Leites manages to take his back.
Amato looking to control the position.
Amato is having to fend off submission attempts from Leites, who is looking to sink in the choke. Leites doesn't have the hooks in though and Amato manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thaigo Leites will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Amato looks to land a right hand but Leites moved out of range.
Leites misses the jab.
Leites slips under a jab from Amato.
Amato throws a hook to the side of Leites's head but Leites sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amato shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Amato seems to be working for a kimura but Leites defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leites is trying to control but can't.
Leites looking for submissions off his back.
Leites on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amato prevents Leites from improving his position.
Amato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leites is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amato pulls his head out easily.
Leites missing with punches from the bottom.
Leites takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leites wants to improve his position but Amato is controlling well.
Amato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amato tries to clinch up
and Leites counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leites keeps the fight on the outside.
Leites tries for a takedown but Amato circles away easily
and Amato counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leites avoids the body shot from Amato.
Leites looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leites gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leites takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Amato there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Leites.
Leites avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Amato missing with a left hand there. Leites was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Leites.
No joy there for Amato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Amato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Amato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. it was over kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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177 lbs
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22
173 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tane Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Thompson.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Jab from Thompson.
Carter thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Stan Carter has been cut.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson delivers a nice body kick.
Thompson stalks Carter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carter's face. Carter staggers backwards, shaken.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Carter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Thompson presses Carter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson scores with a push kick.
Thompson rushes Carter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stan Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Carter misses with a combination
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Carter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Carter is rocked!
Carter missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Carter stumbling backwards into the cage! Carter bounces back off the cage towards Thompson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Thompson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Thompson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tane Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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289 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Iverson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Dodger!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iverson sprawls well initially but Dodger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Iverson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iverson tries to get out of the position.
Iverson trying to hold on to Dodger's head to control him but Dodger postures up.
Iverson gets back to full guard.
Iverson wants to sweep here but Dodger controlling him for the moment.
Dodger trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dodger advances to half guard.
Iverson wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dodger in particular looking to stall.
I looks like Dodger might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dodger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Iverson!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dodger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Iverson's face.
Dodger trying to control but Iverson is having none of it.
Dodger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Iverson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dodger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iverson is working hard here to advance position.
Dodger breaks from Iverson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Iverson is desperately trying to improve his position but Dodger has a good base and remains in mount.
Dodger controlling the position easily from mount.
Dodger with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson wants to control but Dodger is having none of it.
Iverson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Iverson is trying to reverse the position but instead Dodger has taken his back - oops!
Dodger controlling the position well here. Iverson rolled but Dodger kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dodger tries to get the hooks in deep but Iverson pushed the leg off.
Iverson can't escape the position.
Dodger is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Iverson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dodger has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Iverson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dodger doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Dodger! Roger Dodger retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariano Filipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makungu comes into the arena with Nelly - Heart of a Champion blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mahdi Makungu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mariano Filipe !
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipe slips a straight right by Makungu.
Makungu looks to land a left hand but Filipe moved out of range nicely.
Makungu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Filipe .
Filipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makungu misses the shot to the body.
Filipe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makungu slips under a jab.
Filipe avoids the body shot from Makungu.
Makungu misses with a straight right.
Makungu throws a shot from downtown. Filipe moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Makungu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Makungu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Filipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makungu misses the shot to the body.
Makungu thows a body shot but no joy.
Filipe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Filipe misses with a hook.
Filipe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makungu backs up against the cage.
Filipe misses with a jab to the body
and Makungu counters with a straight right hand.
Makungu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Makungu.
Makungu misses with a straight left.
Filipe connects with a right hand. Makungu shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Makungu.
Makungu misses with a body shot.
Filipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipe scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Makungu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Filipe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makungu moves away.
Filipe misses the body punch
and Makungu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filipe punishes Makungu's body with a nice straight punch.
Makungu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makungu drives through and clinches with Filipe against the cage.
Filipe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipe misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipe misses with a two punch combination.
Makungu moves away from the strike by Filipe .
Filipe lands a nice shot that snaps Makungu's head back.
Filipe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makungu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makungu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipe .
Filipe throws a lazy right hand but Makungu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipe lands a nice hook to Makungu's body. Makungu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Filipe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makungu. Makungu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Filipe lands the left hand.
Filipe throws out a loose jab but Makungu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makungu was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipe .
Filipe thows a body shot but no joy.
Filipe throws a shot to the body.
Filipe 's corner calls for a 1-2. Filipe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mariano Filipe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Filipe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makungu rather than just go for the knockout.
Filipe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makungu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipe works Makungu's body with a nice hook.
Mariano Filipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Makungu.
Filipe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makungu throws out the jab.
Makungu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Makungu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filipe digs a good body shot into Makungu's ribs.
Makungu swings for the body but Filipe moves out of range.
Makungu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makungu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makungu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filipe wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipe is trying to break the clinch but Makungu has him pressed against the cage.
Filipe breaks from the clinch.
Filipe throws a right and a left that Makungu avoids nicely.
Makungu throws a hook to the side of Filipe 's head but Filipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filipe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makungu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makungu just misses with a punch to the body.
Filipe throws a shot to the body.
Filipe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makungu.
Filipe misses with a hook.
Filipe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makungu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Filipe cracks Makungu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Makungu swings for the body but Filipe moves out of range.
Filipe throws a right hand that Makungu ducks under and follows up with a left that Makungu also avoids with ease.
Makungu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipe takes a swing at Makungu's ribcage but misses.
Makungu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Makungu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Filipe scores with a nice strike.
Filipe lands a nice shot that snaps Makungu's head back.
Filipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makungu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Filipe sizes up Makungu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makungu lands with a hook. Filipe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makungu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Filipe misses.
Filipe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Filipe , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipe staying out of range there.
Filipe punishes Makungu's body with a nice straight punch.
Filipe ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
Makungu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Filipe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipe scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Makungu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filipe missing with a left hand there. Makungu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makungu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipe lands a jab to the head.
Filipe thuds a left hand into Makungu's body.
Filipe moves out of range as Makungu strikes.
Makungu avoids the body shot from Filipe .
Makungu misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariano Filipe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Filipe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makungu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Filipe cracks Makungu with an open hand slap.
Filipe misses with a straight right.
Makungu lands a nice shot that snaps Filipe 's head back.
Filipe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makungu misses with a straight right.
Filipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipe throws a hook but Makungu blocks it.
Mariano Filipe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filipe looks to land a right hand but Makungu moved out of range.
Makungu misses the jab.
Filipe lands with a nice body punch.
Makungu throws a lazy right hand but Filipe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makungu throws a jab when Filipe was well out of range.
Filipe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makungu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makungu throws out a loose jab but Filipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipe connects with a jab.
A jab from Makungu does it's job there.
Filipe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipe fails to land with a series of punches.
Filipe jabs Makungu right on the nose. Makungu blinks but takes it well.
Filipe throws a looping overhand right but Makungu ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipe manages to avoid it.
Filipe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makungu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makungu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Filipe there.
Filipe scores with a decent looking hook.
Makungu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makungu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filipe drops his hands momentarily and Makungu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Filipe .
Filipe misses the body punch
and Makungu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipe is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Makungu knocks Filipe out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mahdi Makungu!
Mahdi Makungu is the new featherweight champion!
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