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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Batang Makisig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Koala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Koala has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Batang Makisig's chin.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Batang Makisig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Koala!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koala throws a series of strikes that have Makisig backpedaling.
It looks like Batang Makisig has been cut.
Makisig with a poor takedown
enabling Koala to counter with a crisp jab.
Makisig is rocked!
Koala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makisig.
Oh Makisig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makisig has his takedown stuffed
and Koala counters with a huge left! Makisig is in big trouble! He's backing up but Koala isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Makisig from any more damage. A dominating finish by Koala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Koala!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel comes to the cage accompanied by Get Out Of My Room. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Masters!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Masters throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gabriel.
It looks like Justin Gabriel has been cut.
Masters keeps Gabriel at a distance using the push kick.
Masters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gabriel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masters is fending him off so far but Gabriel persists. Nope, Masters circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the liver by Masters. Beautiful body shot.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Masters connects with a leg kick. Gabriel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masters lands a nice looking body shot.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masters.
Masters scoring well with a low kick there.
Masters lands a big head kick that sends Gabriel to the canvas! Masters follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Masters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kokou Dossevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dossevi has chosen "Killers" by Motörhead as his entrance music. Kokou Dossevi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kokou Dossevi!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray walks into a jab.
Murray tries to clinch there but Dossevi circles away.
Murray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murray throws a combination. Dossevi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dossevi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murray sprawls well initially but Dossevi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dossevi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murray's head.
Dossevi is looking to take a break and control but Murray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dossevi.
Dossevi throwing shots but Murray is blocking nicely.
Dossevi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dossevi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Dossevi stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dossevi wants to take a breather but Murray is having none of it.
Dossevi stalling away here and it's allowed Murray to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dossevi wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kokou Dossevi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dossevi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dossevi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murray's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dossevi is working Murray over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dossevi throws an elbow but Murray slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Dossevi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dossevi working the ground and pound.
Dossevi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dossevi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dossevi is trying to ground and pound but Murray uses the momentary lack of control by Dossevi to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
Dossevi is working for a kimura but Murray is defending it quite comfortably.
Dossevi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Still in half guard, Dossevi seems content to control.
Dossevi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dossevi.
Dossevi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dossevi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dossevi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dossevi trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kokou Dossevi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dossevi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dossevi.
Dossevi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top!
Murray wanted to stand there but Dossevi had control of the position.
Dossevi seems keen to control Murray's posture.
Dossevi kicks Murray off and gets to his feet.
Dossevi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dossevi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Dossevi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Dossevi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dossevi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dossevi throws a big right hand that misses.
Dossevi trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Dossevi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dossevi throwing strikes from guard but Murray blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dossevi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murray is looking to stand up but Dossevi isn't so interested in that idea.
Kokou Dossevi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dossevi wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Dossevi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murray is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dossevi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dossevi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dossevi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dossevi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dossevi scores a takedown into full mount!
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
Dossevi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dossevi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murray because Dossevi loaded up on that one.
Dossevi controlling his opponent.
Dossevi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dossevi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murray can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kokou Dossevi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Dossevi misses the target.
Dossevi lands a slapping body shot.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dossevi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a series of strikes. Dossevi will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Dossevi misses with a looping left.
Dossevi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dossevi wants to take a breather but Murray is having none of it.
Dossevi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dossevi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murray is staying active underneath Dossevi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dossevi looks to land a strike but Murray avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Murray controlling the position.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Dossevi from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dossevi throws and elbow that misses. Murray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dossevi's guard. Nice move by Murray!
Murray wants to stand and escape but instead Dossevi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dossevi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dossevi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dossevi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dossevi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murray's head.
Dossevi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paul Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dossevi wants to pass the guard but Murray is keeping the position.
Murray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Dossevi from controlling successfully.
Dossevi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Dossevi from controlling successfully.
Dossevi looking to sit in guard and control but Murray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dossevi has his feet on Murray's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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.
Dossevi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dossevi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paul Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dossevi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dossevi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murray throws a series of strikes that have Dossevi backpedaling.
Murray works over Dossevi's head and body with a nice combination.
Murray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dossevi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murray on the side of the head.
Kokou Dossevi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dossevi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kokou Dossevi.
I've got Dossevi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kokou Dossevi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jet Li has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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24
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jet Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Li pinned against the cage. Li gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Li throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Li's guard.
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz prevents Li from standing back up.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Li pushes Cruz off looking to stand but Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Cruz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Li is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyson Cruz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egil Grim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Armor King as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Armor King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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236 lbs
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277 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Egil Grim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armor King!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grim thows a left - swing and a miss!
King moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and King manages to end up in side control.
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grim is trying to get back to half guard.
Grim is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
King decides to stand back up.
King blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Grim.
Grim lands a slapping body shot.
Grim throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Grim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King rushes Grim and presses him up against the cage.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
King takes a shot to the head.
Grim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King scores with a shot to the side of Grim's head.
Grim looking to stall.
Grim looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Grim throws an elbow but it misses.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Grim, looking for a takedown. King pushes Grim against the cage but Grim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws out a loose jab but Grim uses good head movement to avoid it.
King closes the distance but Grim moves to the side
and Grim counters with a nice uppercut.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grim napping and manages to drive through into side control!
King looks gassed!
King working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control the position but Grim is working away.
King has hold of Grim's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Grim seems comfortable defending it but King has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Grim is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Grim is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but King couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Armor King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosme Cosme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Zewlakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zewlakovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Twin Peaks Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cosme Cosme had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cosme Cosme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krzysztof Zewlakovic!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosme fails with the takedown
and Zewlakovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zewlakovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zewlakovic tries a body shot but Cosme blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Zewlakovic.
Zewlakovic misses with some punches.
Zewlakovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cosme backwards.
Zewlakovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cosme turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cosme manages to end up in side control.
Cosme goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zewlakovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cosme's guard! Nice work there by Zewlakovic!
Zewlakovic stands and throws Cosme's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Zewlakovic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zewlakovic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Zewlakovic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosme tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zewlakovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cosme is working hard here to advance position.
Cosme is being controlled here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cosme is looking for a sweep.
Zewlakovic cracks Cosme with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here as Zewlakovic stalls from top position.
Cosme is trying to get back to half guard.
Zewlakovic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zewlakovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Cosme is defending well.
Cosme is looking for a sweep.
Zewlakovic just content to control the position.
Cosme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosme manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cosme looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Zewlakovic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zewlakovic wants to take a breather but Cosme is having none of it.
Cosme looking for submissions off his back.
Cosme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cosme works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zewlakovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cosme is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zewlakovic defends well.
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.
Cosme has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zewlakovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zewlakovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zewlakovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosme is retaining full guard.
Zewlakovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cosme looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zewlakovic passes into side control.
Zewlakovic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zewlakovic scores with punches from side control.
Cosme tries to buck Zewlakovic off but Zewlakovic is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Zewlakovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cosme looks to land a combination. Zewlakovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cosme Cosme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cosme gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Zewlakovic counter with a right hand.
Cosme shoots and misses
and Zewlakovic counters by clinching up.
Zewlakovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zewlakovic is pushing Cosme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zewlakovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cosme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Zewlakovic.
Zewlakovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cosme tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosme Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Zewlakovic.
Zewlakovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cosme letting Zewlakovic take a breather here.
Zewlakovic lands a shot to the body.
Zewlakovic is leaning against Cosme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zewlakovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cosme.
Zewlakovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zewlakovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zewlakovic is working Cosme over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Zewlakovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zewlakovic lands a right hand.
Cosme changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zewlakovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cosme tries for a takedown but Zewlakovic circles away easily
and Zewlakovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zewlakovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Zewlakovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cosme backwards.
Zewlakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zewlakovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zewlakovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zewlakovic misses with the head strike.
Zewlakovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zewlakovic stops a takedown attempt from Cosme.
Zewlakovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cosme drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zewlakovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cosme with a poor takedown
and Zewlakovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zewlakovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cosme tries to clinch
and Zewlakovic counters by clinching up.
Zewlakovic digs a right hand underneath Cosme's ribcage. Cosme let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zewlakovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zewlakovic lands with a left to the head.
Zewlakovic lands a nice uppercut.
Zewlakovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zewlakovic lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Zewlakovic on the inside.
Zewlakovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cosme backwards.
Still in the clinch, Zewlakovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zewlakovic is working Cosme over against the cage.
Zewlakovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zewlakovic.
A body shot lands from Zewlakovic.
A short body shot lands from Zewlakovic as the two fighters clinch.
Zewlakovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cosme up against the cage.
Zewlakovic lands a body punch.
Krzysztof Zewlakovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zewlakovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cosme backwards.
Zewlakovic lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Zewlakovic 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!
Cosme slips under a jab from Zewlakovic.
Zewlakovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosme.
Cosme misses with a double jab
and Zewlakovic scores with a counter punch that sends Cosme to the canvas! Zewlakovic smells blood - he's punishing Cosme with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cosme has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Zewlakovic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Kim (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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198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
200 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Kim!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Kim tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morgan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kim - just one landing.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim cracks Morgan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morgan throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
A big left from Kim misses.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim with a jab.
Kim swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kim misses.
Morgan takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Kim misses.
Morgan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kim's calf.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Kim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Morgan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Morgan scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Kim misses.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Morgan scores with the left hand. Kim knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Kim misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Kim. Those never looked like landing.
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Morgan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Kim's body.
Kim looks gassed!
Kim stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kim with a nice cross.
Kim slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan darts in and clinches Kim up against the cage.
Morgan stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kim is trying to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morgan stalling the fight.
Morgan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Morgan.
Morgan lands with a left to the head.
Kim being controlled against the cage.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike.
Kim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morgan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morgan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morgan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kim being controlled against the cage.
Morgan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Kim is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Morgan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morgan.
The referee calls for Morgan to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morgan as Kim tries to tie him up.
Morgan taking a breather.
Kim just leaning against Morgan, taking a breather.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Morgan.
Morgan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan pushes Kim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kim up against the cage.
Morgan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Kim misses the jab.
Kim scores with a jab.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Kim.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Kim.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into rage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Kim defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Kim thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan counters with a low kick, right behind Kim 's knee.
Morgan throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Kim misses with a body punch
and Morgan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A body shot lands from Morgan.
Kim wants to get back to striking at distance but Morgan won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Kim.
Morgan prevents Kim from breaking the clinch.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim stalling in the clinch but Morgan improves position.
Kim is trying to push Morgan away but Morgan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morgan lands a left hand.
Morgan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Morgan.
Kim looking to stall.
Kim slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is trying to break free.
Morgan 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.
A right hand to the body from Morgan.
Morgan pushes Kim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Morgan.
Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morgan lands a right hand.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morgan lands an uppercut.
Morgan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim is rocked!
Morgan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Kim stalling in the clinch but Morgan improves position.
Morgan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kim with a big uppercut! Kim tries to clinch up but Morgan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kim to the mat! Kim covers up and Morgan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dexter Morgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cup Coffee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dread Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
197 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cup Coffee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coffee tries to work over Nygard's front leg with a kick but Nygard checks it.
Coffee catches Nygard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coffee with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coffee digs a good hook to Nygard's body.
Nygard misses the jab.
Nygard misses with a lunging right hand
and Coffee counters with a shoot takedown. Nygard fights it but they end up in guard.
Nygard keeping full guard, as Coffee tries to pass.
Coffee is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coffee looking to sit in guard and control but Nygard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coffee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nygard manages to get himself to full guard.
Coffee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nygard is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nygard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coffee forces his way into half guard.
Nygard is defending against the submission attempts here by Coffee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nygard wants to improve his position but Coffee is controlling well.
Coffee is taking a breather. Nygard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Coffee is looking for a kimura but Nygard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coffee to get the leverage.
Coffee seems to be working for a kimura but Nygard defends the submission attempt.
Coffee is trying to work for a kimura but Nygard is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Coffee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coffee is trying to control. Nygard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Coffee uses his free foot to push down on Nygard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nygard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coffee controlling the pace for now.
Coffee thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Coffee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nygard has worked his arm free - good work by Nygard!
Nygard is looking to regain half guard here but Coffee keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cup Coffee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coffee misses with an uppercut.
Coffee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cup Coffee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nygard misses with a body kick.
Nygard avoids the body shot from Coffee.
Cup Coffee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Coffee lands.
Coffee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nygard misses with a hook. Coffee ducked under it nicely.
Coffee falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coffee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nygard in his tracks.
Coffee blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nygard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Cup Coffee has been cut.
Nygard is looking to land body kicks.
Coffee throws a sloppy body shot
and Nygard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coffee looks for a takedown but Nygard sprawls well.
Coffee throws a right hand that Nygard ducks under and follows up with a left that Nygard also avoids with ease.
Coffee misses with a right hand
and Nygard counters with a head kick that drops Coffee to the mat! Coffee scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coffee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Coffee tries to clinch up.
Coffee throws a poor cross that misses
and Nygard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coffee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nygard manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coffee misses with a takedown attempt - Nygard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cup Coffee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Coffee blocks the low kick.
Nygard blocks a leg kick.
Coffee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Coffee wants to pass the guard but Nygard is defending well.
Coffee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coffee wants to free his trapped foot but Nygard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard tries to roll over but Coffee keeps him under control.
Coffee is trying to control. Nygard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coffee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coffee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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.
Coffee thowing shots but they're missing.
Coffee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nygard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Coffee tries to control but Nygard wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nygard is looking to improve his position but Coffee isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Nygard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cup Coffee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coffee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nygard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coffee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nygard in his tracks.
Nygard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nygard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coffee throws a combination that misses
and Nygard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coffee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nygard. Nygard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coffee throws a right hand that Nygard ducks under and follows up with a left that Nygard also avoids with ease.
Nygard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffee throws a lazy uppercut
and Nygard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nygard slips under a jab from Coffee.
Coffee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coffee misses with a combination
and Nygard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coffee misses with a leg kick
and Nygard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Leif Nygard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nygard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coffee has his takedown stuffed
and Nygard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coffee throws a lazy uppercut
and Nygard counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nygard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coffee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nygard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nygard scores with a nice body kick.
Nygard thuds his shin into the meat of Coffee's side.
Coffee slips a straight right by Nygard.
Coffee shoots and misses
and Nygard counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cup Coffee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nygard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nygard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nygard looks to land a right hand but Coffee moved out of range.
Coffee misses with a left hand
and Nygard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coffee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nygard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coffee shoots for a double leg takedown but Nygard sprawls well. He's pushed Coffee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick from Coffee is predictable there
and Nygard counters with a body kick.
Nygard throws a jab but it's blocked by Coffee.
Nice cross by Nygard.
Nygard scores with a shot to the body.
Leif Nygard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coffee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nygard.
Nygard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coffee at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nygard, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nygard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coffee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nygard counters with a body kick that stops Coffee in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard loads up on a big right hand but Coffee slips the punch.
Nygard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coffee misses with a takedown attempt
and Nygard counters with a body kick that stops Coffee in his tracks momentarily.
Nygard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Nygard lands.
Coffee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nygard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coffee throws a combination that misses
and Nygard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nygard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nygard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coffee fails with the takedown
and Nygard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Nygard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nygard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Nygard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Quall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beach Blast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
202 lbs
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196 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Latka Gravas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Quall!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quall.
Gravas shoots for a takedown but Quall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gravas closes the distance and clinches up with Quall, looking for a takedown. Gravas pushes Quall against the cage but Quall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Quall misses the target.
Gravas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas shoots and misses
and Quall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Latka Gravas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quall counters with a good low kick that Gravas was not able to check.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quall cracks a nice hook into Gravas's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quall cracks a nice hook into Gravas's ribs.
Gravas shoots and misses
and Quall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gravas misses with a body shot
and Quall counters with a thumping low kick.
Gravas takes a swing at Quall's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Gravas misses
and Quall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gravas.
Gravas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gravas tries to move into range but Quall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Quall misses.
Gravas moves away from the strike by Quall.
Quall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Quall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gravas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gravas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gravas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quall!
Gravas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Quall turns into him and now he's in Gravas's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gravas holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas has a closed guard, preventing Quall from standing up.
Gravas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Quall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gravas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quall as he jumps to the side.
Gravas swings widly with a right hand
and Quall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Quall throws out a leg kick but Gravas moves out of range and Quall only half commits.
Gravas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quall counters with a two punch combo.
Gravas misses with a takedown attempt
and Quall counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Latka Gravas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravas misses with a takedown attempt
and Quall counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quall misses with a hook
and Gravas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quall is pressing down on Gravas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gravas tries to free his leg and advance position but Quall is retaining full guard.
Quall wants to sweep here but Gravas controlling him for the moment.
Gravas forces his way into half guard.
Gravas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quall regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gravas.
Gravas has gone for a leg lock! Quall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gravas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quall won't allow Gravas to sweep him here.
Gravas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gravas has a closed guard, preventing Quall from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas wants to sweep here but Quall controlling him for the moment.
Quall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Quall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gravas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gravas shoots in and drives through. Quall sprawls well.
Gravas misses with a right hand
letting Quall counter with a right hand.
Gravas is looking to wear down Quall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gravas throws a body punch but Quall moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Quall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gravas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gravas closes the distance and clinches up with Quall, looking for a takedown. Gravas pushes Quall against the cage but Quall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gravas staying out of range there.
Quall misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas looks to score with a jab to the body but Quall is just out of range.
Gravas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas dodges the punch combination from Quall.
Gravas shoots in and bounces Quall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quall can't keep his opponent in guard - Gravas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gravas moves into full mount! Quall won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas landing strikes from the mount and Quall is in trouble!
Gravas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gravas looking to finish with strikes here!
Gravas looking to ground and pound but Quall is blocking nicely.
Gravas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Quall looks a forlorn figure.
Quall is trying desperately to improve position.
Gravas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws some wild stikes that Quall manages to avoid easily.
A nice elbow there by Gravas.
Gravas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Quall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Quall shrugs it off.
Gravas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
James Quall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quall is looking to improve his position but Gravas isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Gravas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gravas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Quall has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Quall!
Gravas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Quall tries to stand but Gravas is controlling from the bottom.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gravas holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Latka Gravas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quall 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Quall!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Living Colour - Cult Of Personality. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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20
250 lbs
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265 lbs
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Granite chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remo Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a big head kick but Capone shrugs it off.
Capone tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a body kick.
Al Capone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capone looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Capone counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Capone to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Capone moves out of range of the body kick.
Capone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Remo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Capone.
Capone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Capone was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Capone throws a lazy body kick
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Capone tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Capone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Al Capone has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Capone's belly button to the back.
Williams feints and then cracks Capone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capone down.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Capone off balance momentarily.
Jab from Williams.
Williams scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Capone is just out of range.
Capone throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a nice right hand that sends Capone toppling to the canvas! Capone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Williams finish him?!
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Williams. Capone shrugs it off though.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Capone seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Capone takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Capone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams jabs at Capone's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Williams.
A solid body kick from Williams.
Capone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Williams counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remo Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Capone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Williams.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capone can do to turn this around?
Capone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams punishes Capone's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Capone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Capone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capone doesn't seem phased though.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Capone's shoulder, as Capone tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Capone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
Capone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pushes Capone away with a front kick.
Williams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Capone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Capone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Capone avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Remo Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Capone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Capone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Capone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a head kick. That will keep Capone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Capone tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Capone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Capone is rocked!
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Capone misses with a double jab
and Williams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Capone really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a front kick that sends Capone stumbling back into the cage.
Capone fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a head kick that drops Capone to the mat! Capone scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Capone is trying desperately to land a takedown but Williams is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Capone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Capone tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Capone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Capone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams clobbers Capone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Capone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Capone counters with a two punch combo.
Capone fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Capone fails with the takedown
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remo Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Capone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab lands there for Williams.
No joy there for Capone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Capone shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Capone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Capone shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a body kick that stops Capone in his tracks momentarily.
Remo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Capone.
Capone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a nice kick to the body.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Capone tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Capone's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Capone on the side of the head.
Capone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
Capone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Williams.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Nice jab there from Williams.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Williams scores with a push kick.
Capone moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Capone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Capone.
Capone misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Capone's knee momentarily.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Capone moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Capone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Capone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Capone is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone prevents Williams from improving his position.
Capone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Williams wants to control but Capone is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams is pressing down on Capone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remo Williams clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Al Capone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Capone. That did some damage!
Capone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
Williams connects with the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
Capone misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Capone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Capone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams punishes Capone's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Williams!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Williams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Capone really felt that one!
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Remo Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Capone moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Williams clobbers Capone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Capone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Capone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Remo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Capone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Capone moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Capone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Capone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Capone tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Capone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Capone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Capone is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Capone seems to have recovered his senses.
Capone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Capone tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Capone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Capone is rocked!
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Capone takes a step back to recover.
Williams lands a big right hand that sends Capone crashing to the mat! Williams stays standing though and waves Capone back to his feet!
Capone is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams misses with a body kick.
Capone seems to have recovered his senses.
A lazy body kick from Capone
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remo Williams had his way with Al Capone in that round.
The cut man is working on Al Capone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Capone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Capone's knee momentarily.
Capone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Capone sprawling to the canvas! Capone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Williams finish him?!
Capone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Capone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams cracks the inside of Capone's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
Capone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams. That one must have hurt.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Capone sees coming a mile off.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Capone off balance momentarily.
Williams lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams keeps Capone at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a head kick. Capone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams cracks Capone with a good jab.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Williams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Williams throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Capone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Capone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Al Capone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Capone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Capone was not able to check.
Remo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Capone.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Capone's side.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
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!
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Capone tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Capone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Capone is rocked!
Williams connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Capone out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remo Williams!
Remo Williams retains his heavyweight title!
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