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FCD 24: Richardson vs Locke PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ibragimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Ibragimov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manuel Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Ibragimov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragimov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castro doesn't seem bothered though.
Castro fails with the takedown.
Ibragimov throws a right hand that misses
and Castro counters with a nice body kick.
Ibragimov looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro wants to clinch.
Castro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ibragimov is trying to control but can't.
Castro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibragimov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Castro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castro content to control 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.
Ibragimov wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
Castro is trying to control. Ibragimov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Castro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Manuel Castro just wasn't active enough.
Ibragimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Ibragimov slips the punch.
Ibragimov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ibragimov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Castro misses with a kick to the body.
Ibragimov cracks Castro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibragimov throws a right hand that Castro ducks under and follows up with a left that Castro also avoids with ease.
Castro tries to clinch there but Ibragimov circles away.
Ibragimov swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
Manuel Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro fails to land the takedown.
Castro shoots in and gets a takedown into Ibragimov's guard.
Castro gets to his feet. Ibragimov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ibragimov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses with a body punch
and Ibragimov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castro thinking.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibragimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibragimov throws a one two combo.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro tries to clinch up but Ibragimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibragimov misses with a jab to the body
so Castro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ibragimov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibragimov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castro defends well.
Castro trying to control but Ibragimov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ibragimov pushes a forearm under Castro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Castro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Ibragimov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's A Fight. Andre Alvarez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Sierra's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Sierra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sierra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Sierra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sierra tries for a takedown but Alvarez manages to get underhooks.
Sierra blocks an uppercut.
Sierra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Andre Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sierra.
Alvarez is pressed up against the cage. Sierra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alvarez down to the mat. Alvarez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alvarez misses with a double jab
and Sierra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sierra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sierra 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.
Sierra works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sierra stands up and beckons Alvarez to join him on the feet.
A head kick from Sierra lands but Alvarez takes it in his stride.
It looks like Andre Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Sierra avoids the damage to the body.
Alvarez missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Sierra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sierra's elbow.
Alvarez prevents the takedown attempt.
Sierra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sierra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sierra is on top in guard.
Sierra wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Sierra advances to half guard.
Sierra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sierra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control but Sierra is having none of it.
Sierra prevents Alvarez from getting the reversal.
Alvarez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sierra.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sierra on the ground.
Sierra looking to finish with strikes here!
Sierra controlling from the full mount.
Sierra raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sierra.
Sierra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Sierra has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alvarez's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sierra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sierra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sierra working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sierra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sierra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sierra off to one side.
Sierra looks to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sierra is defended easily by Alvarez.
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sierra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andre Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sierra.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Sierra wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alvarez is pressed up against the cage. Sierra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alvarez down to the mat. Alvarez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez.
Horrible takedown by Sierra or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez which made him look bad.
Sierra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sierra is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sierra.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Sierra on that attempt.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sierra looks for a takedown but Alvarez sprawls well.
Sierra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sierra in his tracks.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sierra misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Sierra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sierra misses with a head kick.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Sierra to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sierra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No luck for Sierra with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Sierra.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Sierra is working for takedown but Alvarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alvarez digs a right hand into Sierra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sierra's gas tank.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body. Sierra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Sierra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Sierra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Alvarez.
Sierra gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
Sierra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Sierra won't want to take too many of those.
Alvarez cracks Sierra with a nice body shot.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez works on Sierra's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez stalls.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sierra wants a takedown.
Alvarez has Sierra pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sierra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sierras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sierra tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez jabs Sierra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez is looking to wear down Sierra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sierra dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Sierra's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andre Alvarez's cut.
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!
Alvarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sierra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alvarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sierra. Sierra gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alvarez.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sierras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Sierra in a clinch.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Sierra, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Sierra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez keeps control of Sierra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sierra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andre Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sierra.
Sierra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sierra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez is leaning against Sierra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alvarez.
Sierra takes one on the button.
Sierra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alvarez leaves Sierra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Sierra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Alvarez.
Sierra shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sierra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sierra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Sierra throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez pushes Sierra up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez is working Sierra over against the cage.
Alvarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sierra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra takes one on the button.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Sierra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sierra tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sierra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvarez.
Sierra closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Sierra pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sierra shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Sierra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sierra doesn't seem phased though.
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.
Sierra fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sierra doesn't seem phased though.
Andre Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sierra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sierra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sierra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sierra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sierra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Sierra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sierra shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Alvarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carl Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero tests Baldwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero throws a combination that misses
and Baldwin counters with a takedown into side control.
Baldwin is putting a hurting on Romero here, landing some big shots from side control.
Baldwin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
Baldwin cracks Romero with a big right hand but Romero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin cracks Romero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baldwin staying calm.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Romero prevents Baldwin from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baldwin tries to advance to mount but Romero denies him.
Baldwin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
Romero is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baldwin is controlling him well.
Baldwin wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.
Romero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
Romero is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Baldwin tries to move to mount but Romero blocks the move with his legs.
Baldwin trying to control the position but Romero is working away.
Baldwin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Baldwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baldwin looks gassed!
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.
Romero takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Baldwin taking a breather here.
Romero sneaks back into half guard.
Baldwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
Romero trying to control here.
Romero actively working from the bottom here.
Romero wants to control but Baldwin is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Romero.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
Baldwin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Romero is trying to control Baldwin's posture but Baldwin avoids it.
Baldwin tries for a kimura but Romero is defending well.
Romero is pushing Baldwin's head away, looking to escape. Baldwin manages to hold on to the position though.
Baldwin in side control, throwing shots but Romero defends.
Baldwin tries to advance to mount but Romero denies him.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romero tries to bench press Baldwin off him but Baldwin keeps the position.
Romero is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Romero struggling a bit here.
Romero wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baldwin tries to score with some ground and pound. Romero controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Baldwin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Romero!
Romero tries to hold on but Baldwin postures up.
Baldwin with shots to the head and body - Romero looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Baldwin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Romero lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero misses with the combination.
Baldwin dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Romero throws a combination that misses
and Baldwin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romero won't be happy with that.
Baldwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romero has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Baldwin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baldwin trying to control the position but Romero is working away.
Baldwin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Romero's legs.
Baldwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
Baldwin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is trying to get back to his feet.
Baldwin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baldwin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Romero pushes Baldwin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baldwin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Baldwin crashes against the mat.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Baldwin drags him back down.
Romero struggling a bit here.
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.
Baldwin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Romero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Romero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Romero trying to control here.
Romero is trying to stand back up but Baldwin is controlling him
Romero actively working from the bottom here.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Baldwin moves into full mount! Romero won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to control but Baldwin is having none of it.
Baldwin looking to finish Romero with some ground and pound. This is bad for Romero!
Romero regains half guard.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Romero won't allow Baldwin to pass to mount.
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baldwin is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin working Romero over with strikes.
Baldwin wants to pass the guard but Romero is defending well.
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baldwin pulls his head out easily.
Romero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romero.
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baldwin is aware though and is defending well.
Baldwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Baldwin looking to pass the guard.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Baldwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Romero connects with a right hand. Baldwin shakes it off.
Baldwin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
Romero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Baldwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Baldwin forces Romero back against the cage and clinches.
Baldwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Romero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baldwin has picked Romero up - he's going for a ride! Baldwin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Romero trying to control from the bottom.
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baldwin pulls his head out easily.
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baldwin pulls his head out easily.
Romero pushes Baldwin off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Romero.
Donk. Romero catches Baldwin right on the button with a cross.
Romero tries to bum rush Baldwin with a series of wild strikes but Baldwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baldwin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Romero trying to control here.
Romero tries to roll over but Baldwin keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Baldwin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Baldwin scoring with strikes but Romero is staying in there.
Romero is trying desperately to improve position.
Baldwin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Romero tries to hold on but Baldwin pushes him away.
Romero slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin wants to pass the guard but Romero is defending well.
Romero is trying to stand.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baldwin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Romero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baldwin connects with a nice short shot to Romero's temple.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baldwin is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Romero wants to control but Baldwin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baldwin is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Baldwin seems to be looking for submissions.
Baldwin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Baldwin is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Baldwin is keen to just control but Romero is a slippery customer.
Carl Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baldwin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Baldwin stops Romero from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Baldwin.
I've got Baldwin 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Baldwin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burrhus Frederic Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skinner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brother Ali-The Preacher. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Stuart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Burrhus Frederic Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stuart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stuart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skinner.
Stuart goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stuart lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Skinner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stuart counters with a leg kick.
Stuart throws a series of punches but Skinner moves out of range.
Skinner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skinner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skinner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stuart counters with a body kick.
Skinner looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skinner darts in trying to clinch
and Stuart counters with a nice leg kick.
Stuart lands with a good body shot.
Stuart scores with a kick to the body.
Stuart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stuart instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Stuart.
Stuart lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Burrhus Frederic Skinner has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stuart.
Stuart lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Stuart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart lands a body shot.
Skinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Skinner blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Stuart.
Stuart lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skinner's brow.
Stuart lands an elbow just above Skinner 's eye.
Nice elbow from Stuart.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skinner's brow.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stuart lands a nice shot to the body.
Stuart scores with a shot to the side of Skinner's head.
Stuart presses Skinner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stuart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skinner backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skinner's brow.
Stuart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stuart missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skinner's brow.
Stuart lands an elbow just above Skinner 's eye.
Stuart lands a nice shot to the body.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
Stuart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stuart.
Stuart lands an elbow inside that Skinner shrugs off.
Skinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Stuart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
Stuart presses Skinner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stuart lands a nice elbow.
Stuart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stuart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Stuart lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stuart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stuart.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stuart.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stuart lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skinner's brow.
Stuart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stuart landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skinner blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Skinner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stuart is defending well for now.
Stuart lands an elbow inside.
Skinner avoids the elbow strike from Stuart, against the cage.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Skinner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skinner's brow.
Stuart unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skinner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skinner blocks an elbow strike.
Stuart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skinner's defenses.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stuart missing with knees to the body.
Skinner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stuart is defending well for now.
Stuart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skinner.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skinner takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skinner's brow.
Skinner misses with a knee to the head.
Skinner throws an elbow that misses.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Stuart lands an elbow just above Skinner 's eye.
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stuart blocks the elbow strike.
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skinner's brow.
Knees to the body from Skinner.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
Skinner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Skinner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stuart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Stuart.
Skinner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stuart avoids it.
Stuart lands an elbow that stopped Skinner in his tracks for a moment.
Stuart lands a shoulder strike.
Stuart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skinner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stuart lands a nice knee to the body.
Skinner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stuart backwards.
Stuart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stuart.
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.
Skinner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skinner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Stuart scores with a shot to the side of Skinner's head.
Skinner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stuart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skinners head.
Skinner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
Stuart trying to land knees to the body.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Skinner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Stuart.
A short right from Skinner on the inside.
Stuart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skinner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skinner.
Stuart blocks the elbow strike.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
Skinner misses with a knee to the head.
Skinner avoids a wild elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skinner avoids a wild elbow strike from Stuart.
Skinner tries to land a knee to the head but Stuart blocks with his arms.
Stuart scores with a shot to the side of Skinner's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Stuart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burrhus Frederic Skinner's cut.
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.
Stuart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skinner.
Skinner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stuart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stuart thows a body shot but no joy.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skinner in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A right-left combo lands from Stuart.
Stuart is looking to slow Skinner down with leg kicks.
Stuart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skinner can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Stuart.
Stuart lands a leg kick that knocks Skinner off balance momentarily.
Skinner closes the distance but Stuart moves to the side
and Stuart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skinner thinking.
Stuart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stuart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stuart lands with a nice body punch.
Stuart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stuart connects with a body shot.
Skinner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stuart lands with a kick to the temple. Skinner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Skinner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stuart can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skinner's sensitive parts.
Dane Stuart is winning the standup battle so far.
Stuart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stuart clinches with his opponent.
Skinner avoiding damage as Stuart throws knees to the body.
Stuart lands an elbow inside.
Stuart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skinner is defending well for now.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Skinner avoids the elbow strike from Stuart, against the cage.
Stuart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skinner is defending well for now.
Stuart trying to land knees to the body.
Skinner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stuart missing with knees to the body.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Stuart misses with the head strike.
Skinner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stuart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
Skinner lands a body punch.
Stuart lands an uppercut.
Skinner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Skinner as the two fighters clinch.
Skinner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skinner has a couple of punches blocked by Stuart.
Stuart lands an elbow inside that Skinner shrugs off.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stuart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skinner's defenses.
Stuart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart gets through Skinner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stuart throws a punch but it's blocked by Skinner.
Skinner lands a good knee to the midsection. Stuart won't want to take too many of those.
Skinner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stuart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stuart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stuart lands a damaging elbow.
Stuart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skinner avoids it.
Skinner blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Skinner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stuart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but Stuart blocks it.
Skinner blocks the elbow strike.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Skinner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stuart.
Skinner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stuart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skinner misses with a knee to the head.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stuart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skinner avoids the elbow strike from Stuart, against the cage.
Skinner lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skinner obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skinner avoids it.
Skinner lands a left hand.
Stuart lands with a short shot to the head.
Skinner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dane Stuart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skinner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skinner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skinner scores a nice knee to the body.
Stuart trying to land knees to the body.
Stuart lands a nice elbow.
Skinner lands an elbow just above Stuart 's eye.
Nice elbow from Stuart.
Skinner lands a nice knee to the body.
Skinner lands a body shot.
Skinner managing to block the knees to the body from Stuart.
Stuart lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skinner.
Still in the clinch, Skinner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skinner misses with a knee strike.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Skinner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stuart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skinner.
Skinner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skinner tries to land knees in the clinch but Stuart avoids the damage to the body.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Skinner.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart missing with knees to the body.
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.
Stuart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skinner is defending well for now.
Skinner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stuart throws an elbow that misses.
Skinner lands a left hand.
Skinner avoids the elbow strike from Stuart, against the cage.
Skinner blocks the elbow strike.
Skinner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stuart's face.
Nice elbow from Stuart.
Still in the clinch, Stuart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skinner tries to land a knee to the head but Stuart blocks with his arms.
A short right from Stuart.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stuart.
Skinner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stuart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skinner.
Skinner looking to throw knees to the head but Stuart is blocking nicely.
Stuart missing with knees to the body.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stuart lands an elbow just above Skinner 's eye.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stuart.
Skinner managing to block the knees to the body from Stuart.
Skinner looking to throw knees to the head but Stuart is blocking nicely.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stuart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Skinner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stuart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Stuart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Burrhus Frederic Skinner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Skinner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stuart counters with a nice uppercut.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stuart throws a head kick that misses.
Skinner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skinner wants to clinch.
Skinner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stuart.
Skinner darts in trying to clinch
and Stuart counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Stuart finds it's target.
Stuart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stuart tries to land knees in the clinch but Skinner avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stuart blocking some punches.
Skinner trying to land knees to the body.
Skinner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Skinner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Skinner throws a punch but it's blocked by Stuart.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
Skinner tries to work over Stuart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stuart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skinner's defenses.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
Stuart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skinner blocks an elbow strike.
Skinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Skinner misses with a knee strike.
Stuart throws an elbow that misses.
Skinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Skinner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stuart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Skinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Skinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Stuart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skinner.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stuart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
Skinner takes an elbow to the temple.
Stuart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skinner backwards.
Skinner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stuart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skinner's defenses.
Stuart lands with a left to the head.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stuart.
Skinner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stuart is defending well for now.
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.
Skinner avoids a wild elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart lands a damaging elbow.
Stuart gets through Skinner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skinner throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stuart throws an elbow but misses.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
Skinner managing to block the knees to the body from Stuart.
Stuart misses with the head strike.
Skinner lands a hook that snaps the head of Stuart backwards.
Skinner avoids the elbow strike from Stuart, against the cage.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Skinner looking to throw knees to the head but Stuart is blocking nicely.
Skinner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stuart cracks Skinner with a nice body shot.
Skinner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Stuart.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skinner is defending well for now.
Stuart avoiding damage as Skinner throws knees to the body.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stuart lands with a short shot to the head.
Stuart lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skinner throws an elbow but misses.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Skinner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skinner looking to throw knees to the head but Stuart is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but Stuart blocks it.
Skinner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stuart blocks it with crossed arms.
Skinner has a couple of punches blocked by Stuart.
Stuart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skinner backwards.
Stuart lands an elbow inside that Skinner shrugs off.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but Stuart blocks it.
Stuart lands an elbow just above Skinner 's eye.
Skinner managing to block the knees to the body from Stuart.
Skinner avoids a wild elbow strike from Stuart.
Skinner blocking some punches.
Skinner blocks the elbow strike.
Stuart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skinner working Stuart over with knees to the body.
Skinner scores with a shoulder strike.
Skinner blocks an elbow strike.
Stuart throws a head punch that misses.
Skinner dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart throws an elbow that misses.
Stuart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skinner.
Skinner managing to block the knees to the body from Stuart.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stuart.
Stuart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skinner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stuart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stuart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skinners head.
Stuart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skinner's defenses.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skinner misses with a knee strike.
Stuart lands with a right to the head.
Stuart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skinner blocks an elbow strike.
Stuart takes an elbow to the temple.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Stuart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stuart misses with a punch to the body.
Stuart takes an elbow to the temple.
Skinner lands with a short shot to the head.
Skinner blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Skinner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stuart lands a left hand.
Skinner avoids the elbow strike from Stuart, against the cage.
Skinner misses with a punch on the inside.
Stuart lands a damaging elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner avoiding damage as Stuart throws knees to the body.
Skinner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stuart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skinner throws a punch but it's blocked by Stuart.
Skinner blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dane Stuart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stuart throws a punch but it's blocked by Skinner.
Skinner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Stuart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stuart 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Stuart!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geter Done (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka comes to the cage accompanied by The Animals - House of the Rising Sun. Geter Done is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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255 lbs
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233 lbs
12 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geter Done!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Done tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Suokuokka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Done looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Done throws a combination that misses
and Suokuokka counters with a stiff right hand.
Done closes the distance looking to clinch
and Suokuokka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suokuokka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Done swivels and escapes.
Done shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suokuokka as he jumps to the side.
Done misses with a combination
and Suokuokka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Done wants to break free but Suokuokka has control.
Suokuokka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suokuokka breaks from the clinch.
Done fails with the takedown
and Suokuokka counters with a crisp right hand that drops Done! Suokuokka lets Done back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Done is rocked!
It looks like Geter Done has been cut.
Done looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Done tries to keep at a distance but Suokuokka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Done is trying to break free.
Suokuokka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suokuokka instigates a clinch.
Suokuokka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Done up against the cage.
Done is fighting off a takedown attempt but Suokuokka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Done to the mat. Done regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Done has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Suokuokka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Suokuokka jabs Done to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suokuokka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Suokuokka stands and throws Done's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Suokuokka gets a takedown into half guard.
Suokuokka stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka scores with a hook.
Done tries to close the distance and clinch but Suokuokka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suokuokka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Done looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Done misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Suokuokka counters with a left to the body.
Suokuokka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Done manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suokuokka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka stands and steps away. Done gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suokuokka lands a slapping body shot.
Suokuokka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suokuokka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geter Done'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.
Suokuokka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Done closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Done throws a lazy uppercut
and Suokuokka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Done.
Suokuokka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Done swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Suokuokka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Done is still in real trouble! Can Suokuokka finish him?
Suokuokka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Done seems to have recovered his senses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Done enables Suokuokka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Done manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka has gone for a leg lock! Done slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suokuokka's guard.
Done throwing strikes from guard but Suokuokka blocks nicely.
Done trying to stand up but can't free himself from Suokuokka's guard.
Suokuokka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Done stops Suokuokka from standing up.
Done stands up and waves to Suokuokka to follow him.
Akseli Suokuokka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Done throws a right and a left that Suokuokka avoids nicely.
Done throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suokuokka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Done throws the left hand but Suokuokka avoids the punch easily.
Suokuokka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suokuokka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Done tries to bum rush Suokuokka with a series of wild strikes but Suokuokka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suokuokka moves into the clinch.
Suokuokka has Done pressed against the cage, preventing Done from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suokuokka trying to control the position but instead, Done has worked for underhooks and has pushed Suokuokka into the cage.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch.
Done tries to clinch
and Suokuokka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Suokuokka shoots in looking for a takedown but Done manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suokuokka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Done closes the distance but Suokuokka moves to the side
and Suokuokka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Done rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suokuokka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Done tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suokuokka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Done doesn't manage to clinch there - Suokuokka circles away.
Done misses with a two punch combination.
Done closes the distance looking to clinch
and Suokuokka counters with a shoot takedown. Done fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suokuokka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Done wants to clinch
and Suokuokka counters with a shoot takedown. Done fights it but they end up in guard.
Done wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Geter Done's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Done throws a right hand that Suokuokka ducks under and follows up with a left that Suokuokka also avoids with ease.
Done gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Done throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suokuokka.
Done misses with a double jab
and Suokuokka counters with a takedown into side control.
Suokuokka stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Suokuokka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Done stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Done takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suokuokka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Done swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suokuokka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suokuokka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Done as he jumps to the side.
Done misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Done tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suokuokka counters by clinching up.
Done wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suokuokka keeps control of Done as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suokuokka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suokuokka lands a hook that snaps the head of Done backwards.
Done wants to get back to striking at distance but Suokuokka won't allow it.
Done breaks from the clinch.
Suokuokka misses with a wild body shot.
Done throws a right hand that Suokuokka ducks under and follows up with a left that Suokuokka also avoids with ease.
Suokuokka clinches with his opponent.
Akseli Suokuokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Done tries to circle away but Suokuokka has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Done throws an elbow but misses.
Done wants to get back to striking at distance but Suokuokka won't allow it.
Done misses with some punches.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Done tries to clinch up
and Suokuokka counters with a single leg into guard. Done didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Done has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suokuokka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Done looking for a guillotine here but Suokuokka defends easily.
Geter Done has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka is stalling in the full guard.
Akseli Suokuokka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Done is looking for a triangle here but Suokuokka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akseli Suokuokka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suokuokka 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akseli Suokuokka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dane Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane Mack has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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20
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dane Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Huerta.
Huerta loads up on a big right hand but Mack slips the punch.
Huerta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huerta misses with a hook.
Mack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huerta manages to avoid it.
Huerta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huerta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mack was well out of range. Poor timing from Huerta.
Huerta misses with a few strikes there.
Huerta is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mack takes a swing at Huerta's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Huerta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huerta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mack's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta misses with a lunging right hand
and Mack counters with a left to the body.
Mack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Huerta throws a shot from downtown. Mack moves away and avoids it.
Huerta scores with a punch to the head.
Huerta lands a nice shot that snaps Mack's head back.
Huerta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huerta scores with a jab.
Mack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Huerta's half guard.
Huerta is staying active underneath Mack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mack prevents Huerta from improving his position.
Huerta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mack.
Mack works his way into side control.
Mack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Huerta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mack trying to control the action but Huerta is working from the bottom.
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.
Huerta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Huerta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huerta gets back to full guard.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Huerta is retaining full guard.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Huerta pulls Mack in to control the position.
Huerta wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Huerta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huerta.
Huerta swings widly with a right hand
and Mack counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Huerta's guard now.
Mack has gone for a leg lock! Huerta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mack's guard.
Huerta gets to his feet - Mack follows without any prompting.
Huerta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mack has his takedown stuffed
and Huerta counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack shoots for a double leg takedown but Huerta sprawls well. He's pushed Mack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huerta throws out the jab.
Chuck Huerta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huerta rushes Mack and presses him up against the cage.
Huerta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mack ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mack no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack looking for a guillotine here but Huerta defends easily.
Huerta forces his way into half guard.
Mack trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huerta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mack is looking for a sweep. Huerta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huerta seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mack is trying to get back to full guard.
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huerta pulls his head out easily.
Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta wants to stand up but Mack has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mack is trying to control but can't.
Huerta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huerta pulls his head out easily.
Mack trying to control here.
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.
Mack wants to get back to full guard.
Mack trying to hold on to Huerta's head to control him but Huerta postures up.
Huerta wants to stand up but Mack has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Huerta is looking to advance position but Mack won't allow it.
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Huerta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Huerta misses with a looping left.
Huerta tries to clinch there but Mack circles away.
Huerta sizes up Mack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mack slips under a jab.
Mack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Huerta counters with a three punch combo that has Mack backing up. Mack nods at Huerta to acknowledge the strikes.
Mack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huerta jabs at Mack's body.
Mack looks to score with a jab to the body but Huerta is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta works Mack's body with a nice hook.
Huerta dips to his left and cracks Mack with an uppercut!
Huerta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huerta with a jab.
Huerta misses the jab.
Huerta lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huerta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Huerta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mack's hands.
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!
Nice shot by Huerta.
Mack circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huerta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mack under the eye.
Mack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mack is rocked!
Huerta is looking to clinch but Mack is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Huerta.
Huerta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Huerta throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Mack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huerta feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mack sprawling to the canvas! Mack rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Huerta finish him?!
Huerta lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mack falls backwards - clearly groggy! Huerta dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Huerta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wylde Rhoads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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20
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
213 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Wylde Rhoads!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wylde Rhoads counter with a right hand.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wylde Rhoads defends it nicely.
Wylde Rhoads takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wylde Rhoads won't be happy with that.
Silva wants to control for a moment but Wylde Rhoads uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wylde Rhoads tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wylde Rhoads is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wylde Rhoads doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is nestled in close to Wylde Rhoads, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva thows a huge punch but Wylde Rhoads dodges it nicely.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Wylde Rhoads is defending well.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a strike but Wylde Rhoads avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wylde Rhoads really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Wylde Rhoads is blocking nicely.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wylde Rhoads does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva with the ground and pound but Wylde Rhoads uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Wylde Rhoads is keeping the position.
Silva throws and elbow that misses. Wylde Rhoads uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Wylde Rhoads!
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.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wylde Rhoads is one step ahead there.
Wylde Rhoads must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wylde Rhoads doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wylde Rhoads manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Wylde Rhoads defends easily.
Wylde Rhoads wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wylde Rhoads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wylde Rhoads avoids the body shot from Silva.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Wylde Rhoads throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Wylde Rhoads sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wylde Rhoads throws a right hand that misses
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wylde Rhoads's guard.
Silva 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Wylde Rhoads is retaining full guard.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Wylde Rhoads blocks nicely.
Silva trying to control but Wylde Rhoads is working from the bottom.
Wylde Rhoads wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wylde Rhoads swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wylde Rhoads dives on top into guard.
Wylde Rhoads wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva looking to control.
Wylde Rhoads works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Wylde Rhoads is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is not content to let Wylde Rhoads control the position.
Wylde Rhoads wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Wylde Rhoads is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wylde Rhoads trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva dominating with strikes here.
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wylde Rhoads misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wylde Rhoads won't be happy with that.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wylde Rhoads bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wylde Rhoads throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wylde Rhoads throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wylde Rhoads won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wylde Rhoads sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wylde Rhoads tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva with the ground and pound but Wylde Rhoads regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Junior Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva moves into full mount! Wylde Rhoads won't be happy about that!
Jake Wylde Rhoads has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Wylde Rhoads is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wylde Rhoads bucks up and throws Silva to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nice takedown defense from Wylde Rhoads. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wylde Rhoads!
Silva controlling his opponent.
Wylde Rhoads is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva looking to ground and pound but Wylde Rhoads is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Wylde Rhoads really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonan has chosen Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites as his entrance music. Pixar Bonan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bonan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cook is in Bonan's guard.
Bonan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cook is controlling him.
Cook tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonan is retaining full guard.
Cook passes Bonan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bonan is looking to escape.
Cook uses his free foot to push down on Bonan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bonan.
Bonan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Pixar Bonan has been cut.
Cook working the ground and pound effectively.
Cook is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bonan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cook 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook dominating with strikes here.
Bonan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bonan is trying desperately to improve position.
Bonan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook landing punches.
Bonan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bonan wants to control but Cook is having none of it.
Cook fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The cut above Pixar Bonan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bonan can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee warns Bonan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cook pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cook lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bonan hang on?
Pixar Bonan'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 Pixar Bonan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Cook!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daley Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Highlights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Borisov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard looking to score a takedown here. Borisov is defending well but Bernard drives through and ends up in Borisov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bernard trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Bernard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bernard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borisov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bernard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bernard wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.
Borisov is adopting a defensive guard.
Borisov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bernard is aware though and is defending well.
Borisov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernard wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.
Bernard wants to pass the guard but Borisov is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.
Bernard wants to pass the guard but Borisov is keeping the position.
Borisov keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andy Bernard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bernard with a poor takedown
and Borisov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bernard fails with the takedown
so Borisov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bernard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borisov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borisov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
Borisov stands and throws Bernard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Borisov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bernard's legs.
Bernard gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bernard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bernard could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Borisov has cracked it and Bernard is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Borisov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daley Borisov!
Daley Borisov retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnell Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nester Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donnell Richardson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nester Locke!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richardson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Locke!
Richardson walks into a stiff left hand from Locke.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Locke slaps away a takedown attempt from Richardson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donnell Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnell Richardson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a three punch combo that has Richardson backing up. Richardson nods at Locke to acknowledge the strikes.
Richardson fails to land the takedown.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt - Locke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nester Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke throws a series of punches but Richardson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richardson is defended easily by Locke.
Locke misses with a double jab.
Richardson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Locke is fending him off so far but Richardson persists. Nope, Locke circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Locke defends it nicely.
Locke lands with a nice combination. Richardson backs away looking to recover.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Locke throws a lazy right hand but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Locke scores with the left hand. Richardson knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Locke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nester Locke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Richardson misses with a takedown
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Locke throws a lazy uppercut
and Richardson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Locke won't be happy with that.
Locke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Richardson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Locke looking for submissions off his back.
Richardson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Locke keeps working.
Richardson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Locke wants to control the action here but instead Richardson manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Richardson lands a nice shot to the head.
Richardson is working for a guillotine from mount but Locke frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Richardson unloads with some shots from mount but Locke bucks and avoids them well.
Locke can't escape the position.
Locke wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Locke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Richardson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Richardson tries to control but Locke wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Richardson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson with a couple of short strikes.
Locke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Richardson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Richardson.
Richardson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Locke because Richardson loaded up on that one.
Locke is in a horrible position here. Richardson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locke avoids a series of strikes thrown by Richardson.
Locke is working to get back to half guard.
Richardson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Locke hang on?
Richardson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Richardson looking to finish with strikes here!
Locke is looking to improve his position but Richardson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke tries to lock up and control but Richardson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Locke working to try and regain half guard.
Locke regains half guard.
Richardson is thwarting Locke's attempts to control the position.
Richardson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Locke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Locke wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richardson working over Locke with some ground and pound. Locke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Locke is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Locke avoid being mounted?
Richardson 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.
Locke keeping hold of Richardson's head, controlling as best he can.
Richardson thows a huge punch but Locke dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Locke's head.
Richardson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Locke is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Locke avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Richardson stops Locke from getting back to his feet.
Richardson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richardson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Locke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richardson pushes down on Locke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Locke is trying is best to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Locke trying to control but Richardson postures up.
Richardson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Locke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richardson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnell Richardson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Richardson fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke throws a lazy uppercut
and Richardson counters with a takedown into side control.
Donnell Richardson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richardson misses with the ground and pound.
Richardson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Locke is not content to let Richardson control the position.
Locke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Richardson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Locke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Richardson.
Richardson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Locke is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Richardson working away.
Richardson looks up at the clock and then as Locke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richardson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Richardson trying to control the position but Locke is working away.
Richardson misses with the ground and pound.
Richardson working the ground and pound from side control.
Locke is looking to reverse the position.
Locke can't do much from the bottom here.
Richardson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Locke can't do much from the bottom here.
Locke is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson in side control, throwing shots but Locke defends.
Locke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richardson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Locke gets back to half guard.
Locke manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richardson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richardson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richardson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Locke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Locke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Locke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richardson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richardson preventing the sweep.
Richardson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richardson distracts Locke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Locke working for a triangle but Richardson defends it easily.
Locke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Locke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richardson looking to pass the guard.
Locke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nester Locke.
Richardson shoots in looking for a takedown. Locke tries to sprawl out of it but Richardson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Locke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnell Richardson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Richardson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Locke pinned against the cage. Locke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke works over Richardson's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Locke throws a series of punches but Richardson moves out of range.
Locke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richardson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke 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.
Locke looking to control.
Richardson landing some decent shots from guard.
Richardson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Locke's head.
Richardson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Locke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Locke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richardson lands a couple of elbows.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving.
Richardson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richardson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Locke is trying to control the position but Richardson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Locke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richardson postures up and lands a big shot to Locke's brow.
Locke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Locke tries to control but Richardson wriggling away.
Locke is looking to stand but Locke has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Locke prevents Richardson from getting the reversal.
Richardson gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to control his opponent's hands but Locke gets his hands free.
Locke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Locke is persistently looking for the submission but Richardson is defending it well.
Locke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Richardson tries to break free.
Locke 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, Richardson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnell Richardson had his way with Nester Locke in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Richardson with that takedown attempt.
Locke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richardson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Locke's guard now.
Richardson postures up in Locke's guard and throws a big left but Locke blocks it.
Locke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richardson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richardson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Locke is looking to work his way around to Richardson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Locke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richardson is looking to escape.
Locke prevents Richardson from getting the reversal.
Locke avoids the attempt from Richardson to control.
Locke fails to advance to Richardson's back.
Locke wants to control the pace but Richardson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richardson reaches up to try and control the position but Locke seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Richardson rolls and tries to escape and now Locke has his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Locke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Richardson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Locke's guard. Nice work there by Richardson.
Donnell Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Locke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Locke controlling Richardson's posture.
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.
Locke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Locke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richardson.
Locke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richardson postures up in Locke's guard and throws a big left but Locke blocks it.
Locke controls Richardson momentarily but Richardson frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nester Locke was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richardson is defended easily by Locke.
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 Donnell Richardson.
I think Richardson 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnell Richardson!
Donnell Richardson retains his middleweight title!
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