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BFT-67 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Aata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piter De Vires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to If you Wanty Blood You Got It by AC/DC. Robert Aata has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Aata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Piter De Vires!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vires shoots for a takedown but Aata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Vires tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aata clinches up with De Vires and pushes him back against the cage.
Aata is trying to trip De Vires. He has hold of a leg but De Vires is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aata persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Aata trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Vires's guard.
De Vires is trying to keep Aata in close.
De Vires has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aata is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Vires.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aata wants to stand but De Vires has his arm trapped.
De Vires sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Vires should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vires manages to get to full guard.
De Vires tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Vires on the ground.
De Vires has a closed guard, preventing Aata from standing up.
Aata tries to free his leg and advance position but De Vires is retaining full guard.
De Vires has a closed guard, preventing Aata from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aata gets to his feet - De Vires follows without any prompting.
Aata throws a head kick but De Vires moves out of range.
De Vires avoids the head kick by Aata.
Aata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aata lands a head kick. De Vires smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by De Vires misses
and Aata counters with a head kick. That will keep De Vires thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
De Vires wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aata moves out of range of the body kick.
De Vires wants to clinch up but Aata keeps it at a distance.
Aata shoots in looking for a takedown but De Vires manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Vires looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from De Vires misses.
Aata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Vires manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vires blocks a head kick by Aata.
Some wild striking there from De Vires.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Vires avoids the head kick by Aata.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Vires avoids the head kick by Aata.
Aata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vires moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Aata dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aata tries to clinch but De Vires is having none of it.
Aata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aata lands with a kick to the temple. De Vires shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Vires quickly recovers to half guard.
De Vires moves into full guard.
Aata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Vires manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aata manages to get himself to full guard.
De Vires postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aata keeping full guard, as De Vires tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aata keeping moving, preventing De Vires from controlling successfully.
De Vires controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Vires stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Vires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aata has momentary wrist control but De Vires slips an elbow through the middle.
De Vires won't allow Aata to get back to his feet.
De Vires controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vires tries to free his leg and advance position but Aata is retaining full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - De Vires has eaten all the pies!
De Vires is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aata tries to close the distance and clinch but De Vires swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aata checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vires throws a series of punches but Aata moves out of range.
Aata gets a clinch.
Aata manages to break the clinch.
Aata shoots in looking for a takedown. De Vires tries to sprawl out of it but Aata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Vires manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Vires tries to clinch up but Aata circles away and keeps his distance.
Aata circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vires shoots in and drives through. Aata sprawls well.
Aata throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Vires misses with a head kick.
De Vires looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Vires takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Vires changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piter De Vires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
De Vires clinches.
Aata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aata decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aata with the ground and pound but De Vires uses the opportunity to regain guard.
De Vires wants to sweep but no luck.
Aata throws an elbow that misses. De Vires uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aata's guard. Nice move by De Vires!
Aata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aata tries to get out of the position.
De Vires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aata 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.
Piter De Vires has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Vires wants to control from the top but Aata keeps moving.
De Vires lands a couple of elbows.
De Vires lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Vires is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aata keeping full guard, as De Vires tries to pass.
De Vires pushes down on Aata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Vires stops Aata from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from De Vires there.
De Vires drops an elbow to the side of Aata's head.
De Vires wants to take a breather but Aata is having none of it.
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. De Vires connects with a nice short shot to Aata's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vires is trying for a kimura here. Aata looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! De Vires wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Piter De Vires!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gasan Ibragimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
145 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gasan Ibragimov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragimov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ibragimov tries to keep at a distance but Jimenez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibragimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jimenez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ibragimov is defended easily by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Jimenez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ibragimov.
Henry Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Ibragimov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragimov shoots for a takedown but Jimenez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ibragimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown.
Jimenez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibragimovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Ibragimov avoids them all with ease.
Jimenez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ibragimov, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jimenez.
Jimenez gets underhooks to prevent Ibragimov's takedown attempt.
Ibragimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jimenez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jimenez is pressed up against the cage. Ibragimov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jimenez down to the mat. Jimenez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Ibragimov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibragimov backwards.
Jimenez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jimenez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jimenez pushes Ibragimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jimenez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jimenez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov being controlled against the cage.
Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibragimov backwards.
Jimenez effectively controlling the action here.
Jimenez gets through Ibragimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jimenez stops a takedown attempt from Ibragimov.
Jimenez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibragimov.
A short right from Jimenez.
Jimenez has Ibragimov pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimenez.
Ibragimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ibragimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez scores with a shot to the side of Ibragimov's head.
Jimenez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jimenez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ibragimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimenez avoiding damage.
Jimenez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Jimenez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ibragimov dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Ibragimov gets tackled into the cage by Jimenez. Jimenez maintains the clinch.
Jimenez lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibragimov backwards.
Ibragimov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jimenez stops a takedown attempt from Ibragimov.
Ibragimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Ibragimov.
A shot in the inside from Jimenez.
Jimenez stalls.
Jimenez lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jimenez - that landed with a thud.
Ibragimov goes for a takedown attempt but Jimenez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez takes the fight into the clinch.
Henry Jimenez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
Jimenez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike.
Ibragimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Jimenez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Jimenez.
Ibragimov is breathing heavily.
Jimenez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jimenez works on Ibragimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jimenez is leaning against Ibragimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jimenez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ibragimov up against the cage.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibragimov wants a takedown but no success here.
Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jimenez.
A short right from Jimenez.
Ibragimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibragimov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ibragimov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jimenez prevents it.
Jimenez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ibragimov up against the cage.
Jimenez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibragimov backwards.
Jimenez taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov goes for a takedown attempt but Jimenez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jimenez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ibragimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jimenez rushes Ibragimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ibragimov letting Jimenez take a breather here.
Ibragimov has Jimenez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jimenez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jimenez is working Ibragimov over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Jimenez.
A hook to the body from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibragimov letting Jimenez take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jimenez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henry Jimenez.
Jimenez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ibragimov eats them both and turns towards Jimenez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Jimenez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ibragimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibragimov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibragimov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Jimenez catches Ibragimov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jimenez instigates a clinch.
Jimenez stalling the fight.
Jimenez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jimenez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibragimov being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jimenez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Jimenez.
A left hand lands to the body for Jimenez.
Jimenez is working Ibragimov over against the cage.
Ibragimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimenez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibragimov can do to turn this around?
Jimenez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ibragimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jimenez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jimenez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibragimov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands with a left to the head.
Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibragimov can't get the takedown.
Jimenez is leaning against Ibragimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jimenez gets through Ibragimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jimenez lands with a right to the head.
Ibragimov is rocked!
Ibragimov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jimenez prevents it.
Ibragimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jimenez finish him?
Henry Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Ibragimov.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimenez stalling against the cage.
Ibragimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Jimenez works on Ibragimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Gasan Ibragimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is working Ibragimov over against the cage.
Jimenez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Jimenez on the inside.
Jimenez lands with a light punch inside.
Jimenez scores with a shoulder strike.
Jimenez lands a right hand.
Jimenez scores with a shoulder strike.
Jimenez lands with a light punch inside.
Jimenez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jimenez pushes Ibragimov against the cage. Jimenez is working some dirty boxing. Jimenez pushes off with a quick right hook! Ibragimov goes down! Ibragimov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jimenez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Jimenez!
A relieved looking Henry Jimenez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eck Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian dos Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eck Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Vongkhamchanh counters by clinching up.
dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
dos Santos tries to circle away but Vongkhamchanh has him pinned against the cage.
dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vongkhamchanh blocks it with crossed arms.
Vongkhamchanh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vongkhamchanh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Vongkhamchanh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vongkhamchanh manages to kick dos Santos off! dos Santos jumps back into Vongkhamchanh's guard.
Vongkhamchanh has his foot on dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dos Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vongkhamchanh working for a triangle but dos Santos defends it easily.
dos Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vongkhamchanh is looking for a triangle but dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
dos Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vongkhamchanh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
dos Santos trying to control but Vongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.
dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Vongkhamchanh blocks nicely.
Vongkhamchanh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
dos Santos trying to control but Vongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vongkhamchanh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vongkhamchanh keeping moving, preventing dos Santos from controlling successfully.
dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
dos Santos trying to control but Vongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.
Vongkhamchanh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. dos Santos is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vongkhamchanh wants to sweep here but dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vongkhamchanh dives on top into guard.
Vongkhamchanh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vongkhamchanh got a little sloppy there for a moment and dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vongkhamchanh has managed to get both his arms back between dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vongkhamchanh stands and steps away. dos Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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.
dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
dos Santos jumps guard but Vongkhamchanh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vongkhamchanh tightens his grip and picks dos Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. dos Santos manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eck Vongkhamchanh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters by clinching up.
Vongkhamchanh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from dos Santos.
Vongkhamchanh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vongkhamchanh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Vongkhamchanh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
dos Santos throws a strike but Vongkhamchanh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vongkhamchanh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vongkhamchanh throwing strikes but missing.
dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
dos Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos controls Vongkhamchanh momentarily but Vongkhamchanh frees himself.
dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vongkhamchanh.
dos Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eck Vongkhamchanh has got the better of the ground game so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
dos Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vongkhamchanh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
dos Santos has an active guard here but Vongkhamchanh has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vongkhamchanh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. dos Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vongkhamchanh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and dos Santos defends it well.
dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
dos Santos is pressing down on Vongkhamchanh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vongkhamchanh with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vongkhamchanh slips nicely into half guard.
Vongkhamchanh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
dos Santos trying to control but Vongkhamchanh postures up.
dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vongkhamchanh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vongkhamchanh prevents dos Santos from standing back up.
Vongkhamchanh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Vongkhamchanh eventually gives up the hold.
dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
dos Santos taking some punishment here, with Vongkhamchanh in his half guard.
Vongkhamchanh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Vongkhamchanh eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. dos Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vongkhamchanh gets to his feet - dos Santos follows without any prompting.
dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vongkhamchanh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice kick to the body.
dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a head kick. dos Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
dos Santos tries to clinch up
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. dos Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice low kick that buckles dos Santos's knee momentarily.
dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vongkhamchanh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vongkhamchanh gets to his feet. dos Santos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vongkhamchanh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vongkhamchanh is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. dos Santos is trying to escape and Vongkhamchanh transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and dos Santos is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vongkhamchanh! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eck Vongkhamchanh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haral Dir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (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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29
205 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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23
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haral Dir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power cracks the inside of Dir's front leg.
Power is looking to clinch but Dir is avoiding it.
Power tries to clinch but Dir moves away
and Dir counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Power's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dir tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Dir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dir throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely.
Dir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Power works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Power being controlled here, momentarily.
Power working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dir.
Dir works over Power with some ground and pound from guard.
Dir lands a couple of elbows.
Dir is in close to Power's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dir passes into half guard.
Dir drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
Power tries to get to full guard but Dir has control of the leg.
Dir decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Horrible takedown by Dir or perhaps it was just good defense by Power which made him look bad.
Dir scores with a takedown into Power's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dir landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Power has momentary wrist control but Dir slips an elbow through the middle.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.
Dir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dir landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Power to see if he's OK.
Dir creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dir lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dir working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dir connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Power some visible discomfort.
Power tries to bench press Dir off him but Dir keeps the position.
Dir cracks Power with a big right hand but Power just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haral Dir dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dir is defended easily by Power.
Dir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dir lands in his opponent's guard.
Dir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dir with a nice head shot there.
Dir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dir lands a couple of elbows.
Dir passes Power's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Power's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dir lands strikes from half guard.
Dir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dir working over Power with some ground and pound. Power looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Dir.
Ground and pound from Dir.
Dir lands with a punch from half guard.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dir drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Dir connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dir slips a nice elbow through Power's hands, connecting with Power's forehead.
Dir working over Power with some ground and pound. Power looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Dir working Power over with strikes.
Dir controlling the pace.
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. Dir connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple.
Power has hold of Dir's hands but Dir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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. Dir connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple.
Power moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dir landing some decent shots from guard.
Dir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dir throws a big elbow that misses.
Dir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haral Dir dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dir.
Dir takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Power wants to clinch up but Dir keeps it at a distance.
Power throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dir's head.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Dir pushes him off.
Power gets caught flat footed, as Dir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dir working some strikes from top position.
Dir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dir with a nice head shot there.
Power is rocked!
Dir 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.
Power is still in real trouble! Can Dir finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dir looking to pass the guard.
Power seems to have recovered his senses.
Dir is in close to Power's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Dir.
Dir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dir lands a big shot to the head and Power winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Haral Dir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Legionarivs Sakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Faroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakara comes into the arena with The Rise of Sakara blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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27
181 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Legionarivs Sakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Faroni!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakara misses with a straight right.
Sakara keeps the fight on the outside.
Faroni wants to clinch but Sakara slips to the side
and Sakara counters with a left and a right that stings Faroni.
Faroni tries to clinch but Sakara is having none of it.
Faroni looks to clinch
and Sakara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakara thuds his right hand into Faroni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Legionarivs Sakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faroni misses with a hook. Sakara ducked under it nicely.
Sakara slips under a jab from Faroni.
Sakara throws the kick towards the body but Faroni avoids it.
Sakara tries to bum rush Faroni with a series of wild strikes but Faroni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Faroni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakara throws an overhand right that lands on Faroni's shoulder, as Faroni tries to avoid the shot.
Sakara misses with a leg kick.
Sakara throws a low kick, looking for Faroni's leg but Faroni calmly moves out of range.
Sakara connects with a right hand. Faroni shakes it off.
Faroni tries to clinch but Sakara moves away
and Sakara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Faroni misses.
Sakara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faroni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakara wants to land a leg kick but Faroni is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakara misses the target.
Sakara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faroni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakara pinned against the cage. Sakara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Faroni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sakara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Faroni tries to clinch there but Sakara circles away.
Sakara stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakara scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakara misses with a double jab.
Faroni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Faroni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakara lands a jab to Faroni's midsection.
Faroni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faroni somewhat.
Legionarivs Sakara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Faroni.
Faroni looks gassed!
Faroni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faroni misses with an uppercut
and Sakara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Legionarivs Sakara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakara misses with a two punch combination.
Sakara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faroni moves away.
Sakara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Faroni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Faroni checks it well.
Faroni doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakara circles away.
Faroni lands a nice shot that snaps Sakara's head back.
Faroni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Faroni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sakara.
Sakara throws a big shot that misses.
Faroni tries for a takedown but Sakara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakara drops Faroni with a beautiful combination! Faroni stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sakara is looking for the KO!
It looks like Benny Faroni has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakara scores with a decent looking hook.
Faroni is rocked!
Sakara lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Faroni falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sakara dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Legionarivs Sakara!
Legionarivs Sakara really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdi Wali Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellous Nikoteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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20
226 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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266 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdi Wali Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcellous Nikoteen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nikoteen swinging wildly here.
Nikoteen looks to land a combination but Mohammed avoids it well.
Abdi Wali Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Nikoteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikoteen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mohammed can pounce on him.
Mohammed throws a quick inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mohammed.
Nikoteen looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikoteen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mohammed cracks the inside of Nikoteen's front leg.
Mohammed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mohammed!
A good leg kick by Mohammed.
Mohammed is looking to slow Nikoteen down with leg kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Mohammed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mohammed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nikoteen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nikoteen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mohammed - the referee stops the clock and Nikoteen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mohammed. Nikoteen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mohammed connects with a leg kick. Nikoteen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mohammed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nikoteen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mohammed can pounce on him.
Mohammed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikoteen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mohammed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nikoteen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mohammed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nikoteen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mohammed.
Mohammed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed scoring well with a low kick there.
Mohammed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mohammed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mohammed fakes the leg kick and cracks Nikoteen in the body.
Mohammed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nikoteen's head.
Mohammed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikoteen. That did some damage!
Nikoteen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mohammed.
Nikoteen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mohammed scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mohammed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nikoteen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mohammed throws a front kick that sends Nikoteen stumbling back into the cage.
Nikoteen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nikoteen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mohammed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mohammed.
Nikoteen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mohammed throws out the jab.
Mohammed thuds a left hand into Nikoteen's body.
Mohammed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nikoteen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mohammed.
Mohammed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mohammed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nikoteen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mohammed - the referee stops the clock and Nikoteen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mohammed. Nikoteen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mohammed.
Mohammed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nikoteen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mohammed can pounce on him.
Mohammed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mohammed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mohammed scores with a head kick. Nikoteen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mohammed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mohammed scores with a hook to the body. Nikoteen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nikoteen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mohammed.
Nikoteen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mohammed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikoteen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdi Wali Mohammed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mohammed cracks the inside of Nikoteen's front leg.
Nice body kick there by Mohammed.
Nikoteen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mohammed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mohammed feints and then cracks Nikoteen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikoteen down.
Mohammed lands with a kick to the temple. Nikoteen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mohammed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mohammed.
Mohammed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nikoteen will feel that in the morning.
Mohammed lands with a slapping head kick.
A jab from Mohammed does it's job there.
Mohammed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nikoteen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mohammed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mohammed lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Mohammed.
A head kick from Mohammed lands but Nikoteen takes it in his stride.
Mohammed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nikoteen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mohammed. Mohammed obviously looking to wear him down.
Nikoteen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands with a kick to the temple. Nikoteen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mohammed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mohammed scoring well with a low kick there.
Mohammed lands a head kick. Nikoteen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mohammed.
A head kick from Mohammed lands but Nikoteen takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mohammed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nikoteen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mohammed. That's going to slow Nikoteen down.
Mohammed connects with a leg kick. Nikoteen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mohammed.
Mohammed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdi Wali Mohammed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mohammed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nikoteen tries to bum rush Mohammed with a series of wild strikes but Mohammed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mohammed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mohammed thumps Nikoteen with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Mohammed.
That kick from Mohammed tenderised Nikoteen's leg. Nikoteen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nikoteen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mohammed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mohammed thows a body kick. Nikoteen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mohammed throws a nice head kick!
Nikoteen is rocked!
Mohammed lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Nikoteen crumples to the floor! Mohammed milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abdi Wali Mohammed!
Abdi Wali Mohammed decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buhju Banton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germanicus comes into the arena with Now We Are Free blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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274 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buhju Banton!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banton tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Germanicus. Beautiful body shot.
Banton avoids the body shot from Germanicus.
Banton avoids the body shot from Germanicus.
Germanicus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Banton misses the target.
Banton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banton misses with the combination.
Germanicus thows a body shot but no joy.
Banton just misses with a punch to the body.
Germanicus shoots in for a takedown but Banton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Germanicus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banton.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banton misses with some punches.
Banton misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Banton fails to land.
Banton avoiding damage as Germanicus throws knees to the body.
Banton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banton breaks from the clinch.
Germanicus drops his hands momentarily and Banton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Germanicus wants to clinch up but Banton keeps it at a distance.
Germanicus throws a hook but Banton blocks it.
Germanicus misses with a two punch combination.
Banton walks into a left hand.
Germanicus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buhju Banton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Germanicus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Banton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Germanicus throws a push kick but Banton slaps the foot to one side.
Banton takes a swing at Germanicus's ribcage but misses.
Germanicus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banton connects with the punch.
Banton throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hagen Germanicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Germanicus with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hagen Germanicus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banton moves out of range as Germanicus throws a body kick.
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!
Banton staying out of range there.
Germanicus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Germanicus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banton manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Germanicus.
A slow jab from Banton misses its intended target.
Germanicus lands a slapping body shot.
Germanicus misses the shot to the body.
Banton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banton. Germanicus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Germanicus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Germanicus instigates a clinch.
Banton lands a hook that snaps the head of Germanicus backwards.
Germanicus is trying to drag Banton to the mat but Banton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banton.
Germanicus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Germanicus looking to throw knees to the head but Banton is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Germanicus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banton takes a shot to the head.
Banton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Germanicus.
Banton is trying to break the clinch but Germanicus is controlling him.
Banton swings wildly with an uppercut but Germanicus uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Germanicus stalling against the cage.
Germanicus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Germanicus is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Germanicus as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Banton.
Banton tries to throw a body punch but Germanicus avoids it by throwing Banton back against the cage.
Germanicus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banton up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hagen Germanicus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Germanicus feints and then cracks Banton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banton down.
Banton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Germanicus misses with a wild body shot.
Banton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banton checks a low kick from Germanicus.
Germanicus misses with a takedown attempt - Banton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Germanicus misses with a wild body shot.
Germanicus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banton.
Germanicus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banton swivels and escapes.
Germanicus tries to clinch there but Banton circles away.
Banton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banton clobbers Germanicus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germanicus closes the distance and clinches.
Banton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Banton.
Hagen Germanicus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus tries to throw a body punch but Banton avoids it by throwing Germanicus back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Banton.
Banton misses with some punches.
Banton breaks from the clinch.
Banton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banton avoids the body shot from Germanicus.
Banton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banton blocks a leg kick.
Banton misses with a looping left.
Germanicus tries to clinch up but Banton circles away and keeps his distance.
Germanicus fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hagen Germanicus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germanicus misses with a looping left.
Germanicus throws a series of punches but Banton avoids them all with ease.
Germanicus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus clinches up with Banton and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Germanicus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Germanicus is looking for a takedown.
Germanicus tries to stall but Banton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Banton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banton manages to break the clinch.
Banton scores with a nice right hand.
Germanicus throws a series of punches but Banton avoids them all with ease.
Banton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Germanicus shoots in for a takedown but Banton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Germanicus walks into a stiff left hand from Banton.
Germanicus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Germanicus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banton has had enough of the clinch but Germanicus keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banton stops a takedown attempt from Germanicus.
Germanicus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Banton.
Banton tries to break free but Germanicus pushes him back against the cage.
Germanicus misses with a body punch.
Germanicus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Germanicus has Banton pressed against the cage, preventing Banton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Banton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Banton.
Banton lands an uppercut.
Banton gets underhooks to prevent Germanicus's takedown attempt.
Germanicus misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banton digs a right hand underneath Germanicus's ribcage. Germanicus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banton gets underhooks to prevent Germanicus's takedown attempt.
Banton breaks the clinch.
Germanicus throws a series of strikes that have Banton backpedaling.
Germanicus slips under a jab.
A combination from Banton does no damage.
Banton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Banton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banton.
Donk. Banton catches Germanicus right on the button with a cross.
Germanicus is looking to wear down Banton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Germanicus shoots in and drives through. Banton sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banton misses with a straight left.
Banton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germanicus.
Banton misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buhju Banton 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banton throws a big shot that misses.
Germanicus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Germanicus has Banton up against the cage in a clinch.
Banton lands with a short shot to the head.
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Germanicus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Germanicus throws a low kick, looking for Banton's leg but Banton calmly moves out of range.
Germanicus thows a body shot but no joy.
Banton scores with a decent looking hook.
Banton scores with a sloppy right hand. Germanicus should have avoided that one.
Banton walks into a left hand.
Germanicus tries to clinch but Banton moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germanicus. Banton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Germanicus has time to react.
Germanicus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banton misses with a wild body shot.
Germanicus throws a lazy right hand but Banton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Germanicus cracks the inside of Banton's front leg.
Germanicus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banton but Banton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A leg kick checked by Banton.
Banton lands a jab to the nose.
Germanicus misses with a two punch combination.
Germanicus takes a swing at Banton's ribcage but misses.
Germanicus throws a right and a left that Banton avoids nicely.
Germanicus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hagen Germanicus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banton misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Germanicus misses.
A jab from Banton misses.
Banton misses with a left hand
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Germanicus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germanicus. Banton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germanicus. Banton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banton thows a body shot but no joy.
Banton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banton jabs Germanicus right on the nose. Germanicus blinks but takes it well.
Banton works Germanicus's body with a nice hook.
Banton misses with a hook. Germanicus ducked under it nicely.
Banton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Germanicus tries to clinch up.
Germanicus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banton swivels and escapes.
Germanicus slips under a jab.
Germanicus takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banton cracks Germanicus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Germanicus misses with a body shot.
Germanicus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germanicus moves away.
A jab from Germanicus misses.
Banton connects with a body shot.
Banton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Banton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germanicus. Banton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Germanicus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Germanicus swings for the body but Banton moves out of range.
Germanicus tries to clinch up.
Germanicus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus closes the distance but Banton moves to the side
and Banton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Germanicus walks into a jab.
Banton swats away the attempt to clinch by Germanicus.
Banton with a jab.
Germanicus throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banton connects with a jab.
Banton feints a jab promting Germanicus to slip. Banton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Germanicus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Germanicus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banton working aggressively here.
Germanicus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Germanicus wants a takedown.
Banton tries to work over Germanicus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Germanicus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buhju Banton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buhju Banton!
Buhju Banton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
210 lbs
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218 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tap Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent misses with a takedown attempt
and Out counters with an inside leg kick.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Out.
Out throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Out.
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Out keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kent, right into the meat.
Out throws a body kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kent.
Out fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kent on the side of the head.
Out lands with a straight right. Kent didn't see that one coming.
Kent throws a body kick that misses.
Out looks to land a body kick but Kent moved away.
Out lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kent circles away quickly and effectively.
Out throws a shot to the body.
Kent lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Out backs up against the cage.
Out lands with a straight right. Kent didn't see that one coming.
Kent gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kent.
Kent looks gassed!
Out throws a body kick that misses.
Out throws a series of punches but Kent avoids them all with ease.
Out throws a nice looking combination but Kent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Out punishes Kent's body with a nice straight punch.
Kent tries for a takedown but Out circles away easily
and Out counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kent thinking.
Tap Out is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Out throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Out throws a right and a left that Kent avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Out. Those never looked like landing.
Kent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kent throws a head kick that misses.
Out throws a series of punches but Kent moves out of range.
Kent takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kent closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Out to the mat! Out manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Out avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kent trying to control but Out is working from the bottom.
Out pushes Kent off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Out blocks a head kick by Kent.
Kent gets a takedown into half guard.
Out gets full guard.
Out trying to control the position.
Kent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Out is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kent rolls with it to try and escape but Out cranks on the arm and Kent is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tap Out!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Bonifacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fenton Meeks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
160 lbs
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147 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fenton Meeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Bonifacio!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Bonifacio. That snapped Meeks's head back.
Bonifacio connects with a body shot.
Meeks scores with a nice head shot.
Meeks misses with a double jab.
Bonifacio dodges the punch combination from Meeks.
A jab from Meeks misses.
Bonifacio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meeks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meeks.
Meeks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Meeks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Victor Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifacio lands with a shot to the body.
Meeks swinging wildly here.
Meeks misses with a few strikes there.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeks moves away.
Bonifacio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Meeks.
Meeks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meeks slips a straight right by Bonifacio.
Meeks misses with a looping right.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meeks was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Meeks staying out of range there.
Meeks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meeks has managed to clinch.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
Meeks swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks lands a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonifacio lands with a good body shot.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonifacio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meeks manages to avoid it.
Meeks walks into a jab.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio tries to bum rush Meeks with a series of wild strikes but Meeks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonifacio misses the target.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks throws a looping overhand right but Bonifacio ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Meeks does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meeks.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeks is just out of range.
Bonifacio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meeks at a distance.
Meeks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonifacio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meeks rather than just go for the knockout.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonifacio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifacio moves forwards but Meeks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meeks clinches with his opponent.
Bonifacio breaks the clinch.
Bonifacio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meeks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonifacio to score with a decent uppercut.
Meeks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meeks throws a hook but Bonifacio blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meeks moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Bonifacio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonifacio scores with a jab.
Bonifacio scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Meeks misses its intended target.
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meeks manages to avoid it.
Meeks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meeks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonifacio is trying to break free.
Bonifacio wants to get back to striking at distance but Meeks won't allow it.
Bonifacio wants to break free but Meeks has control.
Good body shot from Meeks.
Bonifacio has had enough of the clinch but Meeks keeps him there for the moment.
Bonifacio working hard to break the clinch.
Meeks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio is trying to break the clinch but Meeks has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio can't break the clinch.
Bonifacio tries to break free but Meeks pushes him back against the cage.
Meeks lands with a light punch inside.
Bonifacio can't break the clinch.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio wants to break free but Meeks has control.
Meeks trying to stall but Bonifacio improves his position.
Bonifacio tries to circle away but Meeks has him pinned against the cage.
Meeks lands a shoulder strike.
Meeks has Bonifacio pressed against the cage, preventing Bonifacio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meeks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Meeks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonifacio's efforts to push away.
Bonifacio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Meeks.
Bonifacio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meeks wants to stall.
Meeks seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Bonifacio is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
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 Fenton Meeks 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.
Meeks takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeks moves away.
Bonifacio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meeks. Meeks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Meeks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonifacio keeps the fight on the outside.
Meeks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio misses the jab.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Bonifacio circles away.
Nice shot lands for Meeks.
Meeks slips a straight right by Bonifacio.
Meeks misses with an uppercut. Bonifacio saw that one coming.
Meeks tries to clinch but Bonifacio is having none of it.
Meeks avoids the body shot from Bonifacio.
Meeks throws a series of punches but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Bonifacio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Bonifacio misses its intended target.
Bonifacio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meeks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Meeks misses.
Meeks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonifacio was well out of range. Poor timing from Meeks.
Bonifacio throws a series of punches but Meeks avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Bonifacio misses.
Meeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
Jab by Meeks.
No joy there for Bonifacio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meeks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meeks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bonifacio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meeks throws out the jab.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Meeks avoids it easily.
Bonifacio throws an overhand right that lands on Meeks's shoulder, as Meeks tries to avoid the shot.
Bonifacio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio missing with a left hand there. Meeks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonifacio throws a shot from downtown. Meeks moves away and avoids it.
Fenton Meeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meeks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Bonifacio circles away.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meeks manages to avoid it.
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks looks to land a combination but Bonifacio avoids it well.
Meeks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeks moves away.
Bonifacio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Meeks.
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Bonifacio finds it's way through Meeks's defenses.
Meeks misses with a looping right.
Meeks slips a jab from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
Meeks misses with a wild combination.
Meeks walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meeks's head.
Bonifacio missing with a left hand there. Meeks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonifacio misses the shot to the body.
Bonifacio throws an overhand right that lands on Meeks's shoulder, as Meeks tries to avoid the shot.
Meeks throws a right and a left that Bonifacio avoids nicely.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut. Meeks saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio looks to land a right hand but Meeks moved out of range.
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meeks.
Meeks lands an overhand right.
Bonifacio misses with a hook.
Bonifacio misses with a low kick.
Bonifacio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meeks throws out the jab.
Bonifacio misses with the combination.
Bonifacio lands a really nice looking cross but Meeks seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio loads up on a big right hand but Meeks slips the punch.
Bonifacio tries to bum rush Meeks with a series of wild strikes but Meeks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonifacio misses with a hook
and Meeks counters with a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio lands a right hook to the body.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeks moves away.
Bonifacio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meeks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonifacio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meeks is able to avoid easily.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Meeks blocks it.
Bonifacio swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Meeks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonifacio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Fenton Meeks is winning the standup battle so far.
Meeks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meeks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonifacio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fenton Meeks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Meeks has closed the distance and engaged Bonifacio in a clinch.
Bonifacio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonifacio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonifacio tries to break free but Meeks pushes him back against the cage.
Bonifacio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonifacio is trying to break free.
Bonifacio is trying to break the clinch but Meeks has him pressed against the cage.
Bonifacio is trying to break free.
Bonifacio is trying to break the clinch but Meeks is controlling him.
Bonifacio manages to break the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with a jab to the body
and Meeks counters with a left and a right that stings Bonifacio.
Meeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Meeks.
Nice straight punches there by Meeks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meeks.
Bonifacio is rocked!
Meeks tries to clinch there but Bonifacio circles away.
Bonifacio is still on wobbly legs! Can Meeks finish him?
Bonifacio throws a low kick but Meeks avoids it.
Bonifacio seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meeks.
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!
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonifacio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonifacio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifacio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonifacio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meeks scores with a jab to the head.
Meeks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonifacio.
Danga de danga de dang - Meeks scores with a four punch combination!
Meeks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonifacio circles away quickly and effectively.
Meeks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonifacio slips under a jab.
Bonifacio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonifacio throws out the jab.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meeks was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio throws a big shot that misses.
Meeks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meeks looks to land a combination. Bonifacio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonifacio lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonifacio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonifacio keeps the fight on the outside.
Meeks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bonifacio lands a jab to the nose.
Bonifacio keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Bonifacio misses.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Bonifacio is avoiding it.
Meeks swings for the body but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Meeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meeks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonifacio.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonifacio.
Meeks wants to clinch up but Bonifacio keeps it at a distance.
Meeks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio looks to land a left hand but Meeks moved out of range nicely.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonifacio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks wants to clinch.
Meeks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonifacio moves away.
Bonifacio misses with a looping right.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Meeks moves out of range.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Bonifacio is avoiding it.
Bonifacio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Meeks avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio. Meeks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonifacio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonifacio misses the target.
Meeks with a jab.
Bonifacio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonifacio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonifacio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Victor Bonifacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeks moves away.
Meeks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meeks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonifacio circles away quickly and effectively.
Meeks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonifacio throws out the jab.
Bonifacio lands a jab to Meeks's midsection.
Meeks slips under a jab from Bonifacio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio. Meeks does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks avoids the body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meeks was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Bonifacio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Meeks scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meeks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meeks.
Meeks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fenton Meeks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meeks lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fenton Meeks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meeks 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 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fenton Meeks!
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