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Triumph 68 [Khan vs Apila] PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Requiem for a Dream by Lux Aeterna as his entrance music. Gil Hernandez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remi Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gil Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Beauvais misses.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Beauvais circles away.
Beauvais looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Remi Beauvais seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beauvais as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Beauvais stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beauvais wants it to stay on the feet.
Beauvais tries to land a front kick but Hernandez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Beauvais misses.
Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beauvais looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hernandez wants to control but Beauvais is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez scores with punches from side control.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Beauvais is working from the bottom.
Beauvais tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Beauvais looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Beauvais tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez scoring with strikes but Beauvais is staying in there.
Hernandez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hernandez with a couple of short strikes.
Hernandez looking to control but Beauvais is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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!
Beauvais slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez decides to return to a standing position.
Hernandez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beauvais connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Remi Beauvais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gil Hernandez.
Beauvais tries a head kick but it misses.
Beauvais moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Hernandez gets tackled into the cage by Beauvais. Beauvais maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Beauvais's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beauvais tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beauvais tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hernandez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez drags the fight down to the ground.
Hernandez 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beauvais throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Beauvais is proving a slippery customer.
Beauvais might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beauvais has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throwing short punches from the bottom.
Hernandez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauvais wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Hernandez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beauvais ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Remi Beauvais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez darts in and clinches Beauvais up against the cage.
Beauvais fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hernandez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Beauvais holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
Beauvais tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Hernandez.
Hernandez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beauvais swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauvais wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez forces his way into half guard.
Beauvais trying to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Beauvais's temple.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is thwarting Beauvais's attempts to control the position.
Hernandez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hernandez stands up from half guard.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand
and Beauvais counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beauvais circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Beauvais sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beauvais stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beauvais wants it to stay on the feet.
Remi Beauvais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gil Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez scores with a head kick.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Beauvais fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beauvais moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Beauvais tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beauvais somewhat.
Beauvais drives through with a takedown into Hernandez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beauvais looking to pass the guard.
Beauvais advances to half guard.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beauvais pulls his head out easily.
Beauvais trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez pushes Beauvais off and gets back to his feet.
Beauvais stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauvais jumps guard but Hernandez stands there with Beauvais around his waist. Beauvais gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beauvais manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beauvais.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Beauvais shows good takedown defense.
Beauvais misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beauvais tries to clinch up
and Hernandez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gil Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez wants to stand but Beauvais is controlling the position.
Hernandez strikes from his own guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauvais tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Beauvais won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Beauvais wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez is trying to keep Beauvais in close.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Beauvais tries to pass.
Beauvais lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Hernandez is trying to keep Beauvais in close.
Beauvaisis looking to pass into half guard but Hernandez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hernandez is in guard.
Beauvais is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beauvais looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Beauvais keeps moving.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beauvais is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais striking off his back but it's not causing Hernandez any problems.
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Hernandez stays in close to Beauvais's body and controls the position.
Gil Hernandez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown into Beauvais's guard.
Beauvais wants to sweep but no luck.
Beauvais is working an open guard so Hernandez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beauvais throws a lazy head kick
and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez is looking to stall here but Beauvais recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez passes Beauvais's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beauvais avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beauvais defends it well.
Gil Hernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hernandez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Beauvais to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernandez 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Hernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie DeMarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Battle's choice of entrance music: Break Stuff. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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275 lbs
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28
275 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie DeMarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Battle!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarino throws a jab when Battle was well out of range.
Battle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Battle stuffs the takedown.
DeMarino moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Battle finds it's target.
DeMarino throws out a loose jab but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeMarino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battle momentarily.
DeMarino misses with a lunging right hand
and Battle counters with a straight right hand.
Battle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeMarino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battle throws a hook to the side of DeMarino's head but DeMarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battle throws out a loose jab but DeMarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle looks for a takedown but DeMarino sprawls well.
Battle with a nice cross.
DeMarino missing with a left hand there. Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battle connects with the punch.
It looks like Ronnie DeMarino has been cut.
Battle misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarino throws an off balance right hand
letting Battle counter with a right hand.
Battle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeMarino on the side of the head.
Battle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends DeMarino sprawling to the canvas! DeMarino rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Battle finish him?!
DeMarino is rocked!
DeMarino is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Battle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Battle lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Battle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carmine Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sando Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller Band. 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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178 lbs
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Good low kicks
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmine Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sando Han!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawkins.
Hawkins connects with a jab.
Han gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawkins trying to control the position but instead, Han has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawkins into the cage.
Hawkins lands a knee to the head.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Han.
Han tries a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks it.
Han lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawkins missing with knees to the body.
Hawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Han moved out of range nicely.
Han clinches up with Hawkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Han blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Han.
Hawkins looking to throw knees to the head but Han is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Han being controlled against the cage.
Hawkins tries to break free but Han pushes him back against the cage.
Han breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Han clinches.
Hawkins wants to stall.
Hawkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hawkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Han has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Han looking to throw knees to the head but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Han.
Han misses with a knee to the head.
Hawkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Han's efforts to push away.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Han blocks with his arms.
Han lands an uppercut.
Hawkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Han has had enough of the clinch but Hawkins keeps him there for the moment.
Han breaks the clinch.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the head.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Han moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Han fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Han has managed to clinch.
Hawkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Han.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Han tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Han misses with a hook to the ribs.
Han escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Han swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Han clinches.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Han blocks with his arms.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Han blocks with his arms.
Han pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Han scores with a one two! Hawkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Han tries to bum rush Hawkins with a series of wild strikes but Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Han, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Han lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawkins instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Han utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hawkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Han has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Hawkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Han can't break the clinch.
Han looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Han lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawkins.
Hawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Han.
Hawkins looking to throw knees to the head but Han is blocking nicely.
Han lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Han lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Han's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Han duly obliges.
A thudding body kick lands there by Han!
Han connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawkins. Hawkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Han gets a clinch.
Han has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawkins scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Han tries a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins effectively controlling the action here.
Han can't break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Han lands a body shot.
Hawkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Han.
Hawkins trying to control the position but instead, Han has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawkins into the cage.
Han throws an elbow but it misses.
Hawkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Han breaks from the clinch.
Hawkins swings for the body but Han moves out of range.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Han's head but Han sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Han closes the distance and clinches.
Hawkins lands a knee to the head.
Han with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawkins tries a knee to the head but Han blocks it.
Hawkins landing knees to the head.
Han tries to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling the position.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Han blocks with his arms.
Han breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Han tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Han delivers a nice body kick.
Han lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hawkins takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Han looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Han moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sando Han dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Han looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Han moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Han.
Han tries to circle away but Hawkins has him pinned against the cage.
Hawkins looking to throw knees to the head but Han is blocking nicely.
Hawkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Han is defending well for now.
Han managing to block the knees to the body from Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Han blocks with his arms.
Hawkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Han blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawkins misses with a knee strike.
Han utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Han breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Han thows a body kick. Hawkins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Han wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Han closes the distance and clinches.
Sando Han seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Han wants to break the clinch but can't.
Han breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Han connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Han throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han moves into the clinch.
Han manages to break the clinch.
Han lands with a kick to the ribs.
Han throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
Han fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Han misses with the combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Han finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Han rushes Hawkins and presses him up against the cage.
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Han is controlling the position.
Han breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Han counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Han.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Han moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins moves out of range as Han throws a body kick.
Han ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Han lands.
Han lands with a slapping head kick.
Han moves into the clinch.
Hawkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hawkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Han lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Han.
Hawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Han avoids the damage to the body.
Han breaks from the clinch.
Han avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Han rushes Hawkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Han utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Han lands a body shot.
Hawkins looking to throw knees to the head but Han is blocking nicely.
Han breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Han scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Han throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han stalks Hawkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawkins's face. Hawkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Han keeps the fight on the outside.
Han misses with a head kick.
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Han slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Han throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Sando Han is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Han.
Han slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Han forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hawkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Han has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Han breaks the clinch.
Han misses with a few strikes there.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Han.
Hawkins lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Han counters with a straight right hand.
Hawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Han counters with a nice body kick.
Hawkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Han throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Han instigates a clinch.
Han trying to land knees to the body.
Han missing with knees to the body.
Hawkins trying to stall but Han improves his position.
Han throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Han.
Han has had enough of the clinch but Hawkins keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Han blocks with his arms.
Han makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Han working hard to break the clinch.
Hawkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Han is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins dodges an elbow strike from Han.
Han landing knees to the head.
Hawkins dodges an elbow strike from Han.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Han obliges.
Han is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawkins has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sando Han showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Han fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Han has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawkins looking to throw knees to the head but Han is blocking nicely.
Han unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Han wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Han is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawkins has double underhooks.
Han pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Han clinches up against the cage.
Hawkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Han lands with a short shot to the head.
Han breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Han throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hawkins's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Han uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Han connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Han forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Han's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Han has taken the fight to the clinch.
Han with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Han misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Han connects with a knee to the head.
Han using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Han.
Hawkins stalling in the clinch but Han improves position.
Han manages to break the clinch.
Han lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hawkins tried to score with a low kick but Han checks it.
Hawkins takes a swing at Han's ribcage but misses.
Han gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hawkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Han.
Han has had enough of the clinch but Hawkins keeps him there for the moment.
Han working Hawkins over with knees to the body.
Han goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Han's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Han.
Han moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Han throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawkins.
Han throws a leg kick but Hawkins moved away.
Han slips a jab and a cross from Hawkins.
Han misses with a wild combination.
Han has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Han closes the distance and clinches.
Han avoiding damage as Hawkins throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Han lands a shot to the body.
Han escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Han does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han connects with a leg kick. Hawkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Han misses with a head kick.
Han swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Han lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawkins backs up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
Han avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Han scores with a push kick.
Hawkins throws a hook but Han avoids it easily.
Hawkins stalks Han and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Han's face. Han staggers backwards, shaken.
Han fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sando Han seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Han throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Han throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Han tries a low kick but Hawkins avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Han avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Han takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Hawkins coming out on top.
Han takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carmine Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Han has closed the distance and engaged Hawkins in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawkins.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hawkins obliges.
Hawkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Hawkins.
Han pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins throws a leg kick but Han sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Han falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Han throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawkins, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sando Han comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Han has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sando Han!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Thornsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitros Iakovakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornsby comes into the arena with "Promenade" by the London Phil Harmonic Orchestra blaring out of the sound system. Iakovakis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Auschwitz - Francesco Guccini. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Thornsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimitros Iakovakis!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iakovakis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thornsby tries to clinch there but Iakovakis circles away.
Iakovakis misses with a straight right.
Iakovakis throws a right and a left that Thornsby avoids nicely.
Thornsby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornsby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iakovakis connects with a body shot.
Iakovakis clobbers Thornsby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thornsby scores with a hook to the body. Iakovakis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thornsby thows a body shot but no joy.
Thornsby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Iakovakis under the eye.
Iakovakis connects with a crisp jab.
Donk. Iakovakis catches Thornsby right on the button with a cross.
Iakovakis looks to land a combination but Thornsby avoids it well.
Thornsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Iakovakis is just out of range.
Thornsby staying out of range there.
Thornsby swinging wildly here.
Iakovakis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iakovakis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iakovakis shoots in but no luck this time.
Thornsby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornsby throws a body punch but Iakovakis moves out of range.
Thornsby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thornsby slips a jab and a cross from Iakovakis.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thornsby scores with a shot to the side of Iakovakis's head.
Thornsby breaks from the clinch.
Iakovakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornsby staying out of range there.
Iakovakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thornsby.
Thornsby throws a looping overhand right but Iakovakis ducks down to avoid it.
Thornsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Iakovakis is just out of range.
Thornsby throws out a powerful jab.
Thornsby leaves Iakovakis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thornsby scores with a body shot.
Thornsby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iakovakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thornsby was well out of range. Poor timing from Iakovakis.
Thornsby clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thornsby up against the cage.
Thornsby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thornsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornsby slows down the pace here.
Thornsby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iakovakis backwards.
Iakovakis takes an elbow to the temple.
Thornsby presses Iakovakis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thornsby.
Thornsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thornsby throws a right hand that Iakovakis ducks under and follows up with a left that Iakovakis also avoids with ease.
Iakovakis throws a right hand that Thornsby ducks under and follows up with a left that Thornsby also avoids with ease.
Thornsby misses with a few strikes there.
Iakovakis walks into a stiff left hand from Thornsby.
Iakovakis misses with an uppercut. Thornsby saw that one coming.
Iakovakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornsby moves away.
Thornsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Iakovakis is just out of range.
Iakovakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis swings for the body but Thornsby moves out of range.
Thornsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iakovakis throws a right and a left that Thornsby avoids nicely.
Thornsby misses with a looping left.
Thornsby misses with a body shot.
Iakovakis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thornsby.
Iakovakis fails to land with a series of punches.
Iakovakis throws out a powerful jab.
Thornsby moves away from the strike by Iakovakis.
Thornsby forces Iakovakis back against the cage and clinches.
Thornsby lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thornsby.
Thornsby is struggling to control the position.
Thornsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thornsby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iakovakiss head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thornsby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Iakovakis looking to stall.
Thornsby slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thornsby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reginald Thornsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitros Iakovakis.
Thornsby lands with a right to the head.
Thornsby lands a left hand.
Thornsby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Thornsby moves in looking to clinch but Iakovakis pushes him off.
Iakovakis connects with the punch.
Iakovakis throws a jab when Thornsby was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Iakovakis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thornsby ducks under a wild hook from Iakovakis.
Thornsby tries to clinch but Iakovakis is having none of it.
Iakovakis misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iakovakis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thornsby to score with a decent uppercut.
Thornsby lands a jab to Iakovakis's midsection.
Iakovakis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Iakovakis blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Iakovakis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Thornsby dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thornsby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thornsby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iakovakis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Iakovakis looks to land a left hand but Thornsby moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thornsby, as that shot connected.
Thornsby avoids the body shot from Iakovakis.
Thornsby blocks a jab.
Iakovakis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Iakovakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thornsby.
Iakovakis sizes up Thornsby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thornsby misses with a low kick.
Thornsby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thornsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iakovakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornsby.
Iakovakis punishes Thornsby's body with a nice straight punch.
Iakovakis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Iakovakis stuns Thornsby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iakovakis fails with a takedown attempt.
Iakovakis throws a hook to the side of Thornsby's head but Thornsby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornsby swings for the body but Iakovakis moves out of range.
Iakovakis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iakovakis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thornsby cracks Iakovakis with a good jab.
Thornsby misses with a wild combination.
Thornsby slips a jab from Iakovakis.
Thornsby slips under a jab.
Thornsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iakovakis.
Iakovakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Thornsby misses.
A jab from Thornsby misses.
Thornsby walks into a stiff left hand from Iakovakis.
Iakovakis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thornsby circles away quickly and effectively.
Iakovakis misses with a looping left.
Iakovakis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thornsby walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornsby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Iakovakis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thornsby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thornsby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thornsby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iakovakis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thornsby throws a sloppy head kick and Iakovakis moves out of range easily.
Thornsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thornsby walks into a jab.
Iakovakis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Iakovakis misses with a looping left.
A big left from Iakovakis misses.
Thornsby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thornsby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iakovakis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iakovakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornsby swings for the body but Iakovakis moves out of range.
Thornsby connects with a jab.
Thornsby looks to throw the jab but Iakovakis is out of range.
Thornsby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Thornsby finds it's way through Iakovakis's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis throws a jab but it's blocked by Thornsby.
Thornsby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iakovakis.
Iakovakis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thornsby was covering up waiting for the punch and Iakovakis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thornsby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iakovakis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thornsby's guard.
Iakovakis uses his free foot to push down on Thornsby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thornsby.
Thornsby is wriggling around trying to escape.
Iakovakis won't let Thornsby get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Iakovakis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornsby is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iakovakis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thornsby is looking to get to half guard.
Thornsby tries to hold on but Iakovakis postures up.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thornsby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dimitros Iakovakis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Thornsby throws a hook but Iakovakis avoids it easily.
Thornsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iakovakis throws out the jab.
Thornsby lands a glancing blow to the side of Iakovakis's head.
Iakovakis throws an overhand right that lands on Thornsby's shoulder, as Thornsby tries to avoid the shot.
Iakovakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornsby manages to avoid it.
Iakovakis swings for the body but Thornsby moves out of range.
Thornsby darts in and clinches Iakovakis up against the cage.
Thornsby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iakovakis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thornsby leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thornsby has picked Iakovakis up - he's going for a ride! Thornsby dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thornsby trying to control from half guard but Iakovakis is working away.
Thornsby wants to stand up but Iakovakis is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakovakis is looking to improve his position.
Iakovakis wants to get back to full guard but Thornsby has passed into side control.
Thornsby advances to full mount.
Iakovakis is looking to improve his position but Thornsby isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornsby thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Iakovakis is squirming around, avoiding Thornsby's attempts to control the action.
Thornsby throws a wild left hand from mount and Iakovakis manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Iakovakis wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thornsby is working away from the top position though.
Thornsby wants to stand up but Iakovakis has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Thornsby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iakovakis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thornsby slips a nice elbow through Iakovakis's hands, connecting with Iakovakis's forehead.
Thornsby is looking to take a break and control but Iakovakis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis is pressing down on Thornsby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Iakovakis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thornsby stands up from Iakovakis's guard - Thornsby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Iakovakis throws out a loose jab but Thornsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iakovakis moves out of range as Thornsby strikes.
Iakovakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Thornsby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thornsby 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Thornsby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abrahms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tank Abrahms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Willemoes!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willemoes scores with a hook.
Abrahms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abrahms misses with a low kick.
Willemoes ducks under a wild hook from Abrahms.
Abrahms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abrahms connects with a solid leg kick.
Willemoes misses with a lunging right hand
and Abrahms counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Christian Willemoes has been cut.
Abrahms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willemoes with a poor takedown
and Abrahms holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Abrahms looking to stall.
Abrahms manages to break the clinch.
Tank Abrahms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes swings widly with a right hand
and Abrahms counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Whack! Abrahms lands a heavy head kick that drops Willemoes. The ref tackles Abrahms to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Willemoes was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tank Abrahms!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Knocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rudd's choice of entrance music: Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Knocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Rudd!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rudd counters with a left and a right that stings Knocker.
Rudd keeps the fight on the outside.
Knocker is looking to clinch.
A nice combination there by Rudd.
Rudd misses with a double jab
and Knocker moves into the clinch.
Rudd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knocker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knocker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rudd.
Rudd looking for a takedown.
Knocker controlling the action here for a moment.
Knocker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rudd is keeping busy.
Knocker lands a nice elbow.
Knocker jumps into guard, dragging Rudd to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd trying to control the position from guard on top but Knocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rudd throws a big right hand that misses.
Knocker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rudd.
Rudd is looking to advance position but Knocker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Knocker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Knocker working for a guillotine from mount but Rudd is in no mood to give up.
Rudd holds on for dear life, controlling Knocker's posture momentarily.
Knocker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rudd turns into him and now he's in Knocker's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudd thows a big elbow that misses.
Rudd thows a big elbow that misses.
Rudd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knocker's guard.
Rudd is trying to control. Knocker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Rudd seems content to control.
Knocker looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knocker gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rudd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rudd trying to control but Knocker is working from the bottom.
Rudd has gone for a leg lock! Knocker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rudd's guard.
Rudd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knocker trying to control but Rudd is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocker controlling from the top position.
Knocker looking to pass the guard.
Knocker passes Rudd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knocker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knocker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knocker is looking for a kimura but Rudd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knocker to get the leverage.
Rudd manages to get to full guard.
Rudd manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Rudd will probably get the nod.
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.
Knocker tries to clinch but Rudd is having none of it.
Rudd looks to score with a jab to the body but Knocker is just out of range.
Rudd swinging wildly here.
Rudd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knocker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rudd circles away.
Rudd throws a right and a left that Knocker avoids nicely.
Knocker drives through and clinches with Rudd against the cage.
Knocker prevents the takedown attempt.
Knocker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rudd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knocker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tommy Knocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rudd.
Rudd has closed the distance and engaged Knocker in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rudd avoids it.
Knocker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rudd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knocker wants to clinch.
Knocker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knocker throws a leg kick which misses Rudd's front leg but catches the back leg as Rudd tries to avoid it.
Knocker wants to clinch up but Rudd keeps it at a distance.
Chris Rudd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knocker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knocker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rudd. That did some damage!
Knocker tries to clinch up but Rudd circles away and keeps his distance.
Knocker has managed to clinch.
Rudd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knocker walks away with a smile on his face. Rudd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knocker is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rudd misses.
Rudd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knocker manages to avoid it.
Rudd takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knocker.
Rudd closes the distance and clinches up with Knocker, looking for a takedown. Rudd pushes Knocker against the cage but Knocker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knocker clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Knocker.
Rudd is breathing heavily.
Knocker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knocker breaks the clinch.
Rudd fails to land the takedown.
Knocker tries to clinch but Rudd is having none of it.
Knocker fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rudd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Knocker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rudd.
Knocker wants to clinch up but Rudd keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Knocker.
Knocker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Rudd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knocker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rudd walks into a jab.
Knocker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rudd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knocker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rudd circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocker is looking to clinch.
That kick from Knocker tenderised Rudd's leg. Rudd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rudd throws a nice looking combination but Knocker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rudd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knocker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rudd.
Knocker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knocker darts in and clinches Rudd up against the cage.
Knocker crunches a lovely knee into Rudd's ribcage.
Knocker tries to land a knee to the head but Rudd blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knocker looking to throw knees to the head but Rudd is blocking nicely.
Knocker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rudd has clasped his hands together around Knocker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rudd is trying to get an arm triangle but Knocker is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Knocker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Knocker rushes Rudd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knocker scores with a knee to the head.
Knocker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rudd's defenses.
Rudd fails to pull guard.
Knocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rudd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knocker tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knocker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rudd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rudd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knocker's waist but Knocker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rudd off to one side.
Tommy Knocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rudd.
Knocker closes the distance and clinches.
Rudd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knocker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rudd looks to land a combination but Knocker avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knocker.
Rudd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rudd drops his hands momentarily and Knocker needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Rudd just on the top of the head. Rudd drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Rudd - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommy Knocker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Castle Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and He Who Must Not Be Named (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Castle Irons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, He Who Must Not Be Named!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Be Named misses with a few strikes there.
He Who Must Not Be Named seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Irons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Be Named.
Be Named misses with a kick to the body.
Be Named tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Be Named takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irons throws a hook but Be Named blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irons.
Be Named looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irons is fending him off so far but Be Named persists. Nope, Irons circles away and we're back to standing.
Irons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Be Named under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irons tries to clinch up.
Be Named moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Be Named scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irons takes one to the side of the head.
Be Named lands a jab to the nose.
Irons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irons scores with a kick to the midsection.
Be Named looks gassed!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Be Named.
Irons scores a nice knee to the body.
Irons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Irons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Irons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irons cracks Be Named with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Irons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Be Named on the side of the head.
Be Named has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irons.
Be Named throws a nice looking combination but Irons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Be Named just misses with a punch to the body.
Irons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Be Named at a distance.
Irons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Be Named on the side of the head.
Irons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Be Named's hands.
Irons lands a jab to the nose.
Be Named takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Be Named takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Irons cracks Be Named with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Irons throws a one two combo.
Be Named throws a hook to the side of Irons's head but Irons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irons throws a nice head kick!
Irons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Be Named doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Irons. That snapped Be Named's head back.
Be Named throws a lazy right hand but Irons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Irons - that will leave a mark!
Be Named needs to keep his hands up - Irons had a free shot at his head there.
Irons scores with a jab.
Be Named tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irons was well out of range. Poor timing from Be Named.
Irons lands with a right hand.
Irons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irons lands with a slapping head kick.
Be Named is rocked!
Irons scores with a decent looking hook.
Be Named is still on wobbly legs! Can Irons finish him?
Be Named throws a hook but Irons avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Irons pounces like a tiger and cracks Be Named with a vicious hook! Be Named is down but not out! Irons follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Castle Irons!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kah Fing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flare's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Also Sprach Zarathustra. Fing has chosen Whats My Name as his entrance music. Rick Flare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kah Fing's chin.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kah Fing!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare misses with a takedown attempt - Fing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fing has Flare up against the cage in a clinch.
Fing has a couple of punches blocked by Flare.
Fing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flare has Fing pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fing manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Flare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fing lands with a right hand.
Fing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flare gets a double leg takedown into Fing's guard.
Flare throwing strikes but missing.
Flare is looking to work some ground and pound but Fing has wrist control.
Fing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flare looking to sit in guard and control but Fing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fing preventing the sweep.
Flare looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fing puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Flare manages to get to full guard.
Flare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flare has momentary wrist control but Fing slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fing manages to get himself to full guard.
Flare is looking to work some ground and pound but Fing has wrist control.
Fing keeping moving, preventing Flare from controlling successfully.
Flare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fing keeping moving, preventing Flare from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flare sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fing throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flare.
Flare shoots in for a double leg but Fing sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fing misses with a series of wild punches.
Flare connects with a nice looking jab.
Flare misses with a straight right.
Flare fails with the takedown.
Fing misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fing throws a wild body kick that Flare sees coming a mile off.
Fing lands a nice shot to the body.
Fing clinches with his opponent.
Flare changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fing fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kah Fing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Fing.
Flare blocks a jab.
Flare shoots in and drives through. Fing sprawls well.
Fing throws a chopping leg kick but Flare manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flare shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fing as he avoids it easily.
Flare shoots for a double leg takedown but Fing sprawls well. He's pushed Flare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fing makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Flare really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rick Flare will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Flare misses with a wild combination.
Fing connects with a crisp jab.
Fing misses with a left hand
and Flare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fing tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fing plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fing on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fing gets caught flat footed, as Flare shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flare loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flare trying to control but Fing is working from the bottom.
Fing wants to sweep here but Flare controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare trying to control but Fing is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fing can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fing controls Flare momentarily but Flare frees himself.
Flare thows a big elbow that misses.
Flare trying to control the position from guard on top but Fing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flare looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fing is fending him off so far but Flare persists. Nope, Fing circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fing throws an off balance right hand
and Flare counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fing won't be happy with that.
Flare throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fing works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fing is looking to control Flare's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fing avoid being mounted?
Fing wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fing keeping moving, preventing Flare from controlling successfully.
Fing keeping full guard, as Flare tries to pass.
Flare lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare throwing strikes but missing.
Fing can't keep his opponent in guard - Flare advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fing is staying active underneath Flare, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rick Flare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flare missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fing is looking for a sweep. Flare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fing keeps working.
Flare prevents Fing from improving his position.
Flare looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fing tries to get to full guard but Flare has control of the leg.
Flare not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flare is trying to control the action in half guard but Fing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flare is looking to advance position but Fing won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Flare dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Flare shoots in looking for a takedown but Fing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flare's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flare shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flare showed some decent athleticism there.
Fing trying to hold on to Flare's head to control him but Flare postures up.
Flare is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Flare throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fing is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Flare working over Fing with some ground and pound. Fing looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flare not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flare frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Flare misses with a head shot.
Fing can't escape the position.
Fing wants to hold on but Flare pushes him away.
Flare is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fing has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fing!
Fing trying to control the position from guard on top but Flare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flare throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fing has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Flare to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fing is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Flare pulls down on the head and he's put Fing to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rick Flare!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apila has chosen Distance ( OF OUR SKILLS) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ville Apila has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
135 lbs
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29
146 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mogul Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ville Apila!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apila shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khan's guard.
Khan looking to control.
Khan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khan tries to pass to full mount but Apila defends it.
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Apila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Khan advances to half guard.
Khan stops Apila from getting back to his feet.
Apila trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Khan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Khan trying to control but Apila is having none of it.
Apila has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Khan's lack of action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila is looking to control Khan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Apila avoid being mounted?
Khan trying to control the action but Apila is working from the bottom.
Khan works his way into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan tries to control but Apila wriggling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khan working for a submission but Apila is keeping him at bay.
Khan goes for an armbar but Apila turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Apila.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khan's guard.
Well, if Apila is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Apila wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Apila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Apila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khan moves into full guard.
Khan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apila defends it easily.
Khan has his foot on Apila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apila works his way back into a safe position though.
Khan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Apila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khan is one step ahead there.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Apila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mogul Khan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apila as he jumps to the side.
Mogul Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apila darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Khan tries to pull guard but Apila won't allow it.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mogul Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apila smiles and moves away.
Apila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Apila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila moves into the clinch.
Khan wants a takedown.
Apila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apila lands a jab to Khan's midsection.
Apila instigates a clinch.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Apila.
Apila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apila drives through and clinches with Khan against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Apila.
Apila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apila manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khan on his heels. He'll look to pass Khan's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Apila defends easily.
Apila connects with a couple of short punches.
Khan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Apila won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
Apila looking to pass the guard.
Apila wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apila has managed to get both his arms back between Khan's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Apila from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apila has managed to get both his arms back between Khan's legs - danger averted.
Apila trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Apila stands up from Khan's guard - Apila perhaps looking for a knockout.
Apila clinches.
Apila tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Khan wants to pass the guard but Apila is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila looking to control.
Khan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apila is keeping the position for now.
Khan stays in close to Apila's body and controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan trying to control but Apila is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Apila rushes Khan and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apila displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khan up against the cage.
Khan fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Apila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Apila looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apila is aware though and is defending well.
Apila postures up.
Apila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Apila preventing the sweep.
Apila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard.
Mogul Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Apila is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khan is looking to regain half guard here but Apila keeps moving and retains side control.
Khan is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to control but Apila postures up.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Apila's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Apila is trying to control. Khan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Apila keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Apila has control of the leg.
Khan is not content to let Apila control the position.
Khan is trying to control but can't.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Apila has control of the leg.
Apila thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head.
Khan won't allow Apila to pass to mount.
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Apila trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apila frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apila lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Apila lands a big elbow.
Apila controlling from the full mount.
Khan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Apila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Apila seems content to control.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Apila is trying for a kimura here. Khan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Apila wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ville Apila!
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