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FCD 19: Klopfenstein vs Yuudai PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between george hiorie duke de vir lotonial ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, george hiorie duke de vir lotonial ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Hale!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
de vir lotonial ronaldo is thwarting Hale's attempts to control the position.
de vir lotonial ronaldo prevents Hale from improving his position.
Hale is trying to maintain the position but de vir lotonial ronaldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hale tries to get to full guard but de vir lotonial ronaldo has control of the leg.
Hale trying to control but de vir lotonial ronaldo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of de vir lotonial ronaldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take de vir lotonial ronaldo's back!
Hale has his opponent's back but de vir lotonial ronaldo is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Hale.
de vir lotonial ronaldo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hale trying to hold on to de vir lotonial ronaldo's head to control him but de vir lotonial ronaldo postures up.
Hale wants to get back to full guard.
Hale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of de vir lotonial ronaldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take de vir lotonial ronaldo's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale tries to keep control of the position but de vir lotonial ronaldo is staying busy.
de vir lotonial ronaldo is trying to get back to his feet but Hale has full control of the position and if anything, de vir lotonial ronaldo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
de vir lotonial ronaldo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hale lands a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale is looking for the choke from the back position but de vir lotonial ronaldo is controlling his hands well.
de vir lotonial ronaldo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hale's arms.
Hale has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, de vir lotonial ronaldo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hale working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Hale manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hale somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
de vir lotonial ronaldo is breathing heavily.
Hale misses with a punch to the head.
Hale working for the choke.
de vir lotonial ronaldo finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Hale.
Hale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hale throws a right and a left that de vir lotonial ronaldo avoids nicely.
Hale misses with a straight right.
Hale tries to clinch up but de vir lotonial ronaldo circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Hale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
de vir lotonial ronaldo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hale counters with a stiff right hand.
de vir lotonial ronaldo walks into a straight right hand from Hale.
Hale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hale.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hale scoring well with a low kick there.
de vir lotonial ronaldo avoids the body shot from Hale.
de vir lotonial ronaldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
de vir lotonial ronaldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
de vir lotonial ronaldo is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for george hiorie duke de vir lotonial ronaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hale throws a right and a left that de vir lotonial ronaldo avoids nicely.
Oh de vir lotonial ronaldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hale cracks de vir lotonial ronaldo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends de vir lotonial ronaldo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hale pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! de vir lotonial ronaldo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Hale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawk Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Behind Closed Doors - Rise Against as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Kabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hawk Price!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Price counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Price.
Kabal keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Price throws and elbow that misses. Kabal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Price's guard. Nice move by Kabal!
Price looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kabal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabal wants to stand and escape but instead Price has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kabal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Price dives into side control.
Price slows the pace down.
Price is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kabal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Price tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Price has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kabal, who protects the arm well.
Price in side control, throwing shots but Kabal defends.
Price has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Price counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kabal's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Price jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Price wants to control from the top but Kabal keeps moving.
Kabal can't keep his opponent in guard - Price advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Price works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kabal bucks Price off and manages to get back to his feet!
Price misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kabal wants to clinch
and Price counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kabal's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Price dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kabal tries for a takedown but Price circles away easily
and Price counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kabal won't be happy with that.
Price decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kabal to his feet.
Kabal throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Kabal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Price.
Price tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kabal swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Price with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price trying to control but Kabal is working from the bottom.
Price not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kabal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Price on the ground.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kabal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Price jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawk Price has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kabal wants to stand and escape but Price is having none of it.
Price is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hawk Price hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt
so Price counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Price wants to control from the top but Kabal keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kabal keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Kabal trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hawk Price was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kabal moves to clinch but Price breaks away
and Price counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kabal looks to clinch
and Price counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Price slows the pace down in half guard.
Kabal pushes Price off but Price dives into side control.
Kabal is not content to let Price control the position.
Price is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kabal is trying to escape and Price transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kabal is forced to tap! Nice work there by Price! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hawk Price!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wintzloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wintzloff comes into the arena with Eminem Ft Kuniva, Swifty Mcvay - Going Crazy blaring out of the sound system. Jack Wintzloff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Sierra's chin.
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Wintzloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wintzloff digs a good body shot into Sierra's ribs.
Sierra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a good low kick that Sierra was not able to check.
Sierra misses with a takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a head kick.
Sierra looks to land a body kick but Wintzloff moved away.
Wintzloff lands with a shot to the body.
Sierra tries to clinch
and Wintzloff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sierra throws a combination that misses
and Wintzloff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sierra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack Wintzloff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sierra.
Sierra with a poor takedown
and Sierra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sierra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wintzloff counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wintzloff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sierra avoids it.
Wintzloff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sierra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wintzloff tries to clinch but Sierra is having none of it.
Sierra looks to score with a jab to the body but Wintzloff is just out of range.
Sierra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wintzloff counters with a single leg into guard. Sierra didn't expect that.
Wintzloff throws and elbow that misses. Sierra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wintzloff's guard. Nice move by Sierra!
Sierra seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra wants to pass the guard but Wintzloff is keeping the position.
Wintzloff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sierra controls the pace.
Sierra is looking to work some ground and pound but Wintzloff has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Sierra wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wintzloff moves out of range as Sierra throws a body kick.
Sierra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wintzloff counters with a straight right hand.
Wintzloff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sierra tries for a takedown but Wintzloff circles away easily
and Wintzloff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sierra thinking.
Wintzloff misses with a hook to the body
and Sierra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sierra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wintzloff's head.
Wintzloff is pressing down on Sierra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sierra wants to control from the top but Wintzloff keeps moving.
Sierra seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sierra throwing strikes from guard but Wintzloff blocks nicely.
Sierra trying to control the position from guard on top but Wintzloff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wintzloff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sierra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sierra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wintzloff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sierra manages to avoid it.
Sierra gets tackled into the cage by Wintzloff. Wintzloff maintains the clinch.
Wintzloff is pressed up against the cage. Sierra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wintzloff down to the mat. Wintzloff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sierra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sierra lands in his opponent's guard.
Sierra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra trying to control the position from guard on top but Wintzloff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wintzloff has his hands on Sierra's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frank Sierra has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sierra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wintzloff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jack Wintzloff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sierra.
Sierra misses with a takedown attempt
and Wintzloff counters with a nice body shot.
Frank Sierra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sierra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a single leg into guard. Sierra didn't expect that.
Wintzloff wants to pass the guard but Sierra is keeping the position.
Wintzloff throwing strikes from guard but Sierra blocks nicely.
Sierra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wintzloff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wintzloff won't allow Sierra to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wintzloff throws and elbow that misses. Sierra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wintzloff's guard. Nice move by Sierra!
Wintzloff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wintzloff keeping moving, preventing Sierra from controlling successfully.
Sierra throwing strikes from guard but Wintzloff blocks nicely.
Sierra tries to free his leg and advance position but Wintzloff is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wintzloff keeping moving, preventing Sierra from controlling successfully.
Sierra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sierra content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Sierra wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sierra fails with the takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a nice body shot.
Sierra fails with the takedown
and Wintzloff 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.
Jack Wintzloff dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sierra tries to clinch but Wintzloff is having none of it.
Wintzloff avoids a kick to the body.
Sierra misses with a low kick.
Wintzloff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sierra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sierra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a good low kick that Sierra was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sierra tries to clinch there but Wintzloff circles away.
Wintzloff takes a swing at Sierra's ribcage but misses.
Sierra with a poor takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jack Wintzloff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sierra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra closes the distance but Wintzloff moves to the side
and Wintzloff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wintzloff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wintzloff scores with a sloppy right hand. Sierra should have avoided that one.
Sierra misses with a takedown
and Wintzloff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sierra thinking.
Sierra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sierra checks a leg kick nicely.
Wintzloff cracks Sierra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frank Sierra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wintzloff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sierra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wintzloff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack Wintzloff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Wintzloff to counter with a crisp jab.
Wintzloff feints and then cracks Sierra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sierra down.
Sierra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wintzloff.
Sierra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sierra tries to score with some ground and pound. Wintzloff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sierra wants to control but Wintzloff is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wintzloff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sierra trying to control the position but Wintzloff is working away.
Frank Sierra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sierra taking a break here but Wintzloff is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sierra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Sierra hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sierra throws a head kick but Wintzloff moves out of range.
Sierra misses with a hook to the body
and Wintzloff counters with a left to the body.
Sierra has his takedown stuffed
and Wintzloff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sierra thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wintzloff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wintzloff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wintzloff!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doran Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell has chosen Rob Kelly - Rockstar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Doran Connell struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Great!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doran Connell!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Great counters with a nice body shot.
Connell darts in trying to clinch
and Great connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connell avoids the body shot from Great.
Connell is looking to chop away at Great's legs.
Connell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Great circles away from the clinch attempt
and Great counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Great is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Great seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Great is working for a submission of some sort.
Great is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Connell sees it coming and defends easily.
Great looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Connell is trying to stand back up but Great is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Connell wants to control but Great is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Great wants to pass to mount but Connell is defending the position.
Connell wants to improve his position but Great is controlling well.
Great throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Great is working for a kimura but Connell is defending it quite comfortably.
Great trying to pass the guard but Connell defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great seems to be looking for submissions.
Great is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Connell sees it coming and defends easily.
Great throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Connell wants to get back to full guard.
Great is working for a kimura but Connell is defending it quite comfortably.
Great is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Great is trying to work for a kimura but Connell is defending well.
Connell is trying to maintain the position but Great is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Great is looking to stall here but Connell recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Great dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Connell tries to clinch there but Great circles away.
Connell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Great will feel that in the morning.
Connell looks to clinch
and Great counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connell wants to clinch up but Great keeps it at a distance.
Connell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Connell wants to clinch but Great slips to the side
and Great counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Connell tries to clinch
and Great connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connell tries a head kick but it misses.
Connell tries to clinch up.
Great fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell tries to clinch but Great moves away
and Great connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Great scores with a nice strike.
Connell tries to clinch up but Great circles away and keeps his distance.
Doran Connell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connell avoids the body shot from Great.
Connell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Great manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connell lands with a kick to the temple. Great shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Great swings for the body but Connell moves out of range.
A head kick from Connell lands but Great takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Great misses its intended target.
Connell tries to clinch but Great moves away
and Great makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doran Connell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Great lands with a hook. Connell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Connell misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connell closes the distance but Great moves to the side
letting Great counter with a right hand.
Connell is looking to clinch.
Connell tries to clinch but Great moves away
and Great counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Great throws a jab but it's blocked by Connell.
Great tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connell was well out of range. Poor timing from Great.
Connell throws a head kick that misses.
Great misses with a hook. Connell ducked under it nicely.
Connell walks into a jab.
Connell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connell is breathing heavily.
Connell throws a leg kick that misses.
Connell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Great.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell moves in looking to clinch but Great pushes him off.
Great avoids the head kick by Connell.
Connell clinches up against the cage.
Great has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Connell regains guard immediately.
Connell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Connell keeping full guard, as Great tries to pass.
Great thows a big elbow that misses.
Great stands and throws Connell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Great tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Great has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Great has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Connell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Great swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Connell is now in Great's guard. A big mistake from Great there, giving up the dominant position!
Connell throws a big right hand that misses.
Connell trying to control the position from guard on top but Great is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Great has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Connell has managed to get both his arms back between Great's legs - danger averted.
Connell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Great keeping moving, preventing Connell from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doran Connell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Great waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connell.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Great paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Connell.
Connell throws a nice head kick!
Great thows a body shot but no joy.
Great moves out of range as Connell throws a body kick.
Connell throws a head kick but Great moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Great counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Connell.
Great thows a body shot but no joy.
Connell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connell throws a sloppy head kick and Great moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Great blocks a head kick by Connell.
Connell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Great.
A head kick misses from Connell.
Great gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Great tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Connell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Great avoids a wild elbow strike from Connell.
Great fails to pull guard.
Connell lands a nice elbow.
Great jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connell walks away with a smile on his face. Great gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Great. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Great counters with a left to the body.
Great scores with a jab.
Connell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Great manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Great misses the shot to the body.
Connell tries to clinch
and Great counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Connell is refusing to be controlled, as Great sits in half guard.
Great throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Connell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Great.
Great not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Great wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connell keeps working.
Great is looking for a kimura here.
Great thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Connell's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell tries to roll over but Great keeps him under control.
Great seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Connell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Great throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Great wants to work for an arm triangle but Connell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Great wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connell keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Great sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Connell defending well though.
Great looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Great is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Connell defends it well.
Great is thwarting Connell's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Great showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Great 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Great!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen "Ca Fait Mal (Remix)" by La Fouine (feat. Sefyu & Soprano) as his entrance music. George St Pierre has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Loose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre takes one to the chin there.
St Pierre walks into a straight right hand from Loose.
Loose tries to clinch
and St Pierre moves into the clinch.
Loose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Pierre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Loose - that landed with a thud.
St Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Loose walks away with a smile on his face. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Loose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loose misses with a double jab
and St Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Loose lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
St Pierre is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre is aggressively charging in as Loose backs up avoiding any damage. Loose tosses out a jab and St Pierre runs right into it face first! St Pierre is out cold! Loose dropped down on all fours and is barking in St Pierre's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Loose!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes into the arena with It's A Fight blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Huerta!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with a double jab
and Huerta counters with a straight right hand.
Huerta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Huerta slips the punch.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
letting Huerta counter with a right hand.
Alvarez tries to clinch
and Huerta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huerta looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Huerta to counter with a crisp jab.
Huerta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Huerta counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta misses with a double jab.
Huerta throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
Alvarez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Huerta counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the body
and Huerta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Huerta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huerta.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huerta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huerta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Huerta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez closes the distance but Huerta moves to the side
and Huerta counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Huerta is avoiding it.
Alvarez tries to clinch up
and Huerta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a body punch
and Huerta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huerta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Huerta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez misses with a combination
and Huerta counters with a stiff right hand.
Huerta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looks to clinch
and Huerta counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez tries to clinch
and Huerta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huerta looks to land a combination. Alvarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Huerta lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Huerta slips to the side
and Huerta counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Alvarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Huerta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Huerta slips to the side
and Huerta counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Huerta circles away.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Huerta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Huerta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Huerta loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Huerta circles away.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez misses with a jab to the body
and Huerta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huerta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Huerta moves away
and Huerta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a body punch
enabling Huerta to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Huerta. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Huerta to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez tries to clinch
letting Huerta counter with a right hand.
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Huerta counters with a two punch combo.
Andre Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez misses with a combination
and Huerta counters with a two punch combo.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Huerta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez stalks Huerta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Huerta's face. Huerta staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Huerta dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Huerta counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Huerta to counter with a crisp jab.
Huerta works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Huerta keeps the fight on the outside.
Huerta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Andre Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huerta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huerta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huerta misses with a double jab.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
letting Huerta counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Huerta with a series of wild strikes but Huerta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Huerta.
Huerta cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huerta loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Huerta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alvarez is looking to wear down Huerta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Huerta misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huerta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Huerta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huerta counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huerta.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez misses with a body punch
and Huerta counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Alvarez badly! He tries to strike back but Huerta puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Alvarez out cold! Oh man, Alvarez will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Huerta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Jafara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edwin Jafara!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jafara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jafara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy throws a head kick but Jafara moves out of range.
Murphy throws a head kick that half lands.
Jafara throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Jafara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jafara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Charlie Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
It looks like Edwin Jafara has been cut.
Murphy lands a head kick. Jafara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jafara misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jafara's head.
Jafara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jafara looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Jafara looks gassed!
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Jafara moves out of range easily.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jafara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy checks a low kick from Jafara.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jafara's head.
Murphy lands a head kick!
Murphy thuds his shin into the meat of Jafara's side.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Jafara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jafara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jafara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jafara swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafara tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Jafara moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Jafara moves out of range easily.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jafara counters with a straight right hand.
Jafara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murphy back to the cage. Jafara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jafara misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Jafara does no damage.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Jafara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
Jafara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
Jafara misses with a double jab.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jafara's head.
Jafara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jafara throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Jafara counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Jafara to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Jafara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Jafara'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.
Jafara scores with a three punch combo!
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Charlie Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jafara avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Jafara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jafara tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jafara ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Charlie Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jafara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jafara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Jafara counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Jafara throws a combination. Murphy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jafara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jafara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Jafara off balance momentarily.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jafara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jafara duly obliges.
Murphy throws a low kick but Jafara avoids it.
Murphy checks a low kick from Jafara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Jafara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jafara looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Jafara misses with a wild combination.
Murphy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Jafara misses.
Jafara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jafara.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafara misses with the combination.
Murphy slips under a jab.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Jafara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jafara fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Jafara moves out of range easily.
Jafara blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Jafara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Jafara does no damage.
Jafara swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jafara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Jafara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy lands with a kick to the temple. Jafara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murphy throws a hook but Jafara blocks it.
Jafara throws a combination. Murphy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jafara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jafara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Jafara throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Jafara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edwin Jafara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jafara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jafara misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Jafara misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Jafara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy swings for the body but Jafara moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a head kick but Jafara moves out of range.
Jafara misses with a series of wild punches.
Jafara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jafara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jafara blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jafara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Jafara jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Jafara moves out of range easily.
Jafara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jafara tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Jafara.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jafara.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Jafara off balance momentarily.
Jafara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a high kick!
Jafara throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Jafara avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Jafara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Jafara. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jafara.
Jafara avoids a kick to the body.
Jafara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Jafara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jafara throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jafara.
Jafara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murphy lands a nice looking body kick.
Jafara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jafara throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jafara throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Murphy throws a head kick that Jafara semi-blocks.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie Murphy.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Murphy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All In The Family. Carl Romero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carl Romero!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thompson.
Romero misses with a combination
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Romero looks gassed!
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson lands a high kick!
It looks like Carl Romero has been cut.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a low kick, right behind Romero 's knee.
Thompson lands a jab.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thompson feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
Romero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thompson rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Romero misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That has opened up Carl Romero's cut even more.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Romero's defenses.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Carl Romero's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Romero shrugs off.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romero up against the cage.
Thompson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero fails to pull guard.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Romero really felt that one!
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Carl Romero's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carl Romero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Thompson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bitis Gabonica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernie Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernie Hart will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bitis Gabonica!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernie Hart!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart lands a body shot.
Hart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gabonica counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gabonica wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.
Gabonica working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Bernie Hart has been cut.
Gabonica tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard.
Hart is trying to hold Gabonica in close to prevent damage but Gabonica has managed to pass into half guard.
Hart wants to get back to full guard but Gabonica has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gabonica has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hart's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hart is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gabonica!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bitis Gabonica!
Bitis Gabonica retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klopfenstein comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Ichabod Klopfenstein is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeshi Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klopfenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Yuudai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuudai. Klopfenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Yuudai.
Yuudai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klopfenstein moves away.
Yuudai shoots and misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a leg kick.
Yuudai misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yuudai misses with a wild body shot.
Yuudai has his takedown stuffed
and Klopfenstein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Klopfenstein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Takeshi Yuudai has been cut.
Klopfenstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuudai lands with a shot to the body.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klopfenstein counters by clinching up.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yuudai.
Klopfenstein lands an elbow that stopped Yuudai in his tracks for a moment.
Klopfenstein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yuudai takes an elbow to the temple.
Klopfenstein misses with the head strike.
Yuudai blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Yuudai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yuudai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klopfenstein prevents it.
Yuudai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klopfenstein gets underhooks to prevent Yuudai's takedown attempt.
Yuudai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Klopfenstein 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klopfenstein manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yuudai's best efforts.
Yuudai trying to control from half guard but Klopfenstein is working away.
Klopfenstein is looking to improve his position.
Klopfenstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yuudai.
Yuudai is keen to just control but Klopfenstein is a slippery customer.
Klopfenstein is positioning himself well to prevent Yuudai advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai wants to control but Klopfenstein is keeping him busy.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but Klopfenstein defending well.
Yuudai is trying to work for a kimura but Klopfenstein is defending well.
Yuudai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klopfenstein is looking to control Yuudai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klopfenstein avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yuudai is trying to control. Klopfenstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Klopfenstein wants to get back to full guard.
Klopfenstein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yuudai on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klopfenstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klopfenstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klopfenstein tries to get out of the position.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klopfenstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yuudai pushes down on Klopfenstein 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yuudai trying to control the action but Klopfenstein is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ichabod Klopfenstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Yuudai'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.
Klopfenstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klopfenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Klopfenstein tries to work over Yuudai's front leg with a kick but Yuudai checks it.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick but Yuudai moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopfenstein throws a front kick aimed at Yuudai's knee but Yuudai avoids it well.
Yuudai shoots and misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a low kick, right behind Yuudai 's knee.
Klopfenstein tries to work over Yuudai's front leg with a kick but Yuudai checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai throws a right hand that Klopfenstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Klopfenstein also avoids with ease.
A jab from Yuudai does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Klopfenstein .
Yuudai misses with a shot to the body
and Klopfenstein counters with an inside leg kick.
Yuudai throws an overhand right that lands on Klopfenstein 's shoulder, as Klopfenstein tries to avoid the shot.
Yuudai throws a poor cross that misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yuudai won't be happy with that.
Yuudai regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein thows a huge punch but Yuudai dodges it nicely.
Yuudai is looking to control Klopfenstein 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yuudai avoid being mounted?
Klopfenstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yuudai wants to improve his position but Klopfenstein is controlling well.
Yuudai is positioning himself well to prevent Klopfenstein advancing to mount.
Klopfenstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yuudai defending well though.
Yuudai wants to control but Klopfenstein is keeping busy.
Yuudai taking some punishment here, with Klopfenstein in his half guard.
Yuudai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klopfenstein .
Yuudai trying to control here.
It looks like Klopfenstein is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai moves into full guard.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopfenstein is really struggling to control Yuudai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Klopfenstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Klopfenstein from controlling successfully.
Yuudai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klopfenstein manages to get himself to full guard.
Yuudai stands up over Klopfenstein , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yuudai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yuudai preventing the sweep.
Klopfenstein keeping full guard, as Yuudai tries to pass.
Yuudai passes Klopfenstein 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yuudai wants to take a breather but Klopfenstein is having none of it.
Yuudai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Yuudai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Klopfenstein moves away and avoids it.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.
Klopfenstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yuudai sprawls well initially but Klopfenstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yuudai is looking to improve his position.
Klopfenstein is keen to just control but Yuudai is a slippery customer.
Yuudai is looking for a sweep. Klopfenstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopfenstein wants to control but Yuudai is keeping him busy.
Yuudai wants to control but Klopfenstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Klopfenstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yuudai is pressing down on Klopfenstein 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Klopfenstein from controlling successfully.
Klopfenstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yuudai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yuudai looking to control.
Yuudai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Klopfenstein !
Klopfenstein wants to hold on but Yuudai pushes him away.
Yuudai postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Klopfenstein looks a forlorn figure.
Yuudai wants to control the pace but Klopfenstein is squirming around nicely.
Klopfenstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein tries to hold on but Yuudai postures up.
Klopfenstein is looking to get to half guard.
Yuudai working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yuudai wants to finish this one by submission but Klopfenstein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yuudai.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopfenstein is squirming around, avoiding Yuudai's attempts to control the action.
Klopfenstein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein tries to hold on but Yuudai postures up.
Yuudai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klopfenstein is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Klopfenstein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Klopfenstein is looking to get to half guard.
Yuudai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yuudai landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein tries to reverse the position but Yuudai maintains control.
Yuudai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yuudai landing shots from mount.
Klopfenstein tries to hold on but Yuudai pushes him away.
Klopfenstein gets back to half guard.
Yuudai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Klopfenstein is staying active underneath Yuudai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Yuudai'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.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut. Klopfenstein saw that one coming.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klopfenstein sprawls well. Klopfenstein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuudai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yuudai lands in his opponent's guard.
Yuudai thows a big elbow that misses.
Klopfenstein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yuudai is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai pushes down on Klopfenstein 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yuudai wants to take a breather but Klopfenstein is having none of it.
Yuudai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yuudai is trying to control. Klopfenstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takeshi Yuudai has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klopfenstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yuudai with a nice head shot there.
Klopfenstein keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Klopfenstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yuudai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Klopfenstein keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yuudai stopping the sweep attempt from Klopfenstein .
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yuudai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuudai fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai scores with a punch to the head.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Klopfenstein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Klopfenstein sneaks back into half guard.
Yuudai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klopfenstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yuudai.
Yuudai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai wants to free his trapped foot but Klopfenstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yuudai trying to control the action but Klopfenstein is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klopfenstein pushes Yuudai off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Yuudai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yuudai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuudai misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yuudai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick. That will keep Yuudai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yuudai throws a series of punches but Klopfenstein moves out of range.
Klopfenstein clinches.
Klopfenstein has Yuudai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yuudai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klopfenstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yuudai's brow.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow strike.
Klopfenstein lands a takedown into guard.
Yuudai is trying to keep Klopfenstein in close.
Klopfenstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai working a defensive guard here.
Yuudai pulls Klopfenstein in close to his closed guard and prevents Klopfenstein from doing any damage or advancing position.
Klopfenstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klopfenstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yuudai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yuudai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yuudai is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klopfenstein keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Takeshi Yuudai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yuudai misses with a looping right.
Yuudai swings widly with a right hand
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that stops Yuudai in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai with a poor takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yuudai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klopfenstein counters with a leg kick.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yuudai.
Yuudai has his takedown stuffed
and Klopfenstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yuudai's guard.
Yuudai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yuudai is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai preventing the sweep.
Yuudai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klopfenstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yuudai throwing strikes but missing.
Klopfenstein wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Klopfenstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klopfenstein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Klopfenstein !
Ichabod Klopfenstein retains his welterweight title!
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