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BDU 95 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Wood (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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Good low kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Twister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Wood!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twister shoots in for a double leg but Wood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Wood. Those never looked like landing.
Wood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Tony Twister has been cut.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood throws a right and a left that Twister avoids nicely.
Wood has managed to clinch.
Wood drags the fight down to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Twister trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood keeping full guard, as Twister tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twister trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Twister prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.
Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twister advances position into side control!
Twister goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wood has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Twister but great work by Wood.
Wood staying calm.
Twister sneaks back into half guard.
Twister trying to control here.
Wood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Twister. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Twister actively working from the bottom here.
Twister is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Twister is doing well to control the position and prevent Wood from advancing to side control.
Wood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wood wants to get back to his feet.
Twister moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twister escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wood has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Twister to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wood is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Twister pulls down on the head and he's put Wood to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Twister!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Butcher (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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143 lbs
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155 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John The Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Butcher lands a jab-cross combination.
Sims throws a lazy right hand but The Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sims keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Butcher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Butcher lands a slapping body shot.
Sims misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Butcher.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Sims on the inside.
Sims tries for a takedown but The Butcher manages to get underhooks.
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!
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Butcher to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims pushes The Butcher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sims breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sims blocks a jab.
The Butcher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sims misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims tests The Butcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Butcher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sims throws a combination. The Butcher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sims waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Butcher.
The Butcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sims circles away quickly and effectively.
Sims tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Butcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sims somewhat.
Nice combo by The Butcher! Oh, that's hurt him - Sims falls to the canvas and The Butcher follows him into side control.
Sims is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Butcher stands up.
Oh Sims is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Butcher lands with a big right hook that stumbles Sims - he's out on his feet here! The Butcher follows up with another monster hook that separates Sims from consciousness! Sims falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! The Butcher stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John The Butcher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Penl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Reardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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209 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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210 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Penl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Reardon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Penl.
Reardon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reardon swings for the body but Penl moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Penl misses.
A jab from Penl does it's job there.
Reardon throws an overhand right that lands on Penl's shoulder, as Penl tries to avoid the shot.
Reardon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penl circles away quickly and effectively.
Reardon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reardon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reardon swinging wildly here.
Penl shoots in and gets a takedown into Reardon's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reardon is controlling Penl's posture.
Penl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reardon is trying to keep Penl in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reardon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penl wants to control from the top but Reardon keeps moving.
Reardon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penl preventing the sweep.
Penl looking to sit in guard and control but Reardon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Penl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reardon trying to control but Penl is working from the bottom.
Reardon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penl kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reardon prevents Penl from getting back to his feet.
Penl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reardon defends well.
Penl keeping full guard, as Reardon tries to pass.
Penl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reardon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penl wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Reardon manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penl is refusing to be controlled, as Reardon sits in half guard.
Reardon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penl wants to get back to his feet.
Penl taking some punishment here, with Reardon in his half guard.
Penl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penl is looking to escape.
Reardon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penl's head.
Reardon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Penl is trying to stand back up but Reardon is controlling him
Reardon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Penl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penl has hold of Reardon's hands but Reardon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reardon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penl tries to roll over but Reardon keeps him under control.
Reardon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penl's head.
Nice strikes from Reardon there.
Penl tries to get to full guard but Reardon has control of the leg.
Reardon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reardon working the head and body with strikes.
Reardon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penl with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reardon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penl with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reardon working the head and body with strikes.
Penl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reardon.
Nice strikes from Reardon there.
Reardon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penl does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Reardon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reardon drops Penl with a right and a left! Reardon comes rushing in but Penl regains his composure and manages to keep Reardon in guard.
It looks like Jason Penl has been cut.
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!
Reardon throws a big right hand that misses.
Penl 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.
Reardon wants to control from the top but Penl keeps moving.
Reardon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reardon being controlled here momentarily.
Reardon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reardon 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.
Hank Reardon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Penl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reardon.
Reardon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penl fails with a takedown attempt.
Reardon misses with a series of wild punches.
Reardon misses with a combination
and Penl counters with a series of strikes. Reardon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Penl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Penl takes a swing at Reardon's ribcage but misses.
Reardon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reardon connects with a nice looking jab.
Reardon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penl is out of range.
Penl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reardon dodges the punch combination from Penl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reardon stuns Penl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reardon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reardon lands an overhand right.
Reardon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reardon throws the left hand but Penl avoids the punch easily.
Penl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reardon throws a nice looking combination but Penl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reardon shoots in but Penl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reardon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reardon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reardon digs a good body shot into Penl's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reardon!
Reardon throws a head kick that misses.
Reardon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penl throws a combination that misses
and Reardon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jason Penl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reardon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hank Reardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reardon shoots in and gets a takedown into Penl's guard.
Penl wants to get back to his feet but Reardon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reardon wants to control from the top but Penl keeps moving.
Reardon cracks Penl with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reardon works over Penl with some ground and pound from guard.
Reardon works over Penl with some ground and pound from guard.
Reardon stands up over Penl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reardon is working Penl over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Penl wants to stand up but Reardon is controlling him.
Reardon trying to control the position from guard on top but Penl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penl is looking for a triangle but Reardon pushes his legs off easily.
Penl can't keep his opponent in guard - Reardon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reardon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reardon working the head and body with strikes.
Penl kicks Reardon off and gets back to his feet.
Reardon drops Penl with a nice combination! Reardon dives into Penl's guard, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Reardon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Penl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reardon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penl takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reardon shoots in but no luck this time.
Reardon thows a body shot but no joy.
Penl tries to clinch there but Reardon circles away.
Reardon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reardon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penl is rocked!
Penl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hank Reardon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reardon connects with a body shot that sends Penl's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reardon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penl staying out of range there.
Reardon's corner calls for a 1-2. Reardon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penl fails with the takedown.
Reardon misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reardon misses the jab.
A jab from Reardon does it's job there.
Jason Penl's cut is getting worse.
Penl misses with a wild combination.
Reardon looks for a takedown but Penl sprawls well.
Penl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penl misses with a two punch combination.
Penl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reardon throws out the jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Penl enables Reardon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penl manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reardon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Penl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reardon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reardon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reardon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Penl looking for a sweep. Not yet Penl, not yet.
Reardon landing some decent shots from guard.
Reardon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penl's head.
Penl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penl working for submissions but it's allowed Reardon to get to half guard.
Penl wants to get back to his feet.
Reardon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penl does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hank Reardon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penl has one foot on Reardon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That kick from Reardon tenderised Penl's leg. Penl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penl tries to move into range but Reardon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reardon feints a jab promting Penl to slip. Reardon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Penl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reardon digs a good hook to Penl's body.
Reardon throws a body punch but Penl moves out of range.
Reardon looks to land a combination. Penl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reardon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reardon loads up on a big right hand but Penl slips the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reardon!
Penl fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reardon shoots in for a takedown but Penl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jason Penl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Reardon.
Penl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reardon.
Reardon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reardon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penl doesn't manage to clinch there - Reardon circles away.
A clash of legs there as Penl blocks the low kick.
Hank Reardon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Penl tries to clinch there but Reardon circles away.
Penl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reardon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reardon thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penl shoots for a takedown but Reardon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Penl throws a series of punches but Reardon avoids them all with ease.
Jason Penl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reardon scores with a takedown into Penl's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Reardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reardon 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 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Reardon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson has chosen Indian War Song as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwayne Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manson throws a leg kick
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manson tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Manson counters with a head kick. That will keep Hicks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hicks throws a sloppy body shot
and Manson counters with a nice leg kick.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Manson's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Hicks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Manson.
Dwayne Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manson if he has to take too many more of those.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hicks leaves Manson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manson misses with a takedown
and Hicks counters with a nice body shot.
Manson looks gassed!
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manson misses with a low kick.
Hicks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manson throws the kick towards the body but Hicks avoids it.
Hicks throws a nice looking combination but Manson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hicks. That did some damage!
Manson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hicks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manson dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Manson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Manson misses.
Manson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hicks is out of range and Manson settles back down.
Hicks cracks Manson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hicks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dwayne Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Manson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Manson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Manson defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries to clinch up but Hicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Hicks swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hicks.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hicks tries to score with a low kick but Manson moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hicks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Hicks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manson gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manson as Hicks tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Hicks.
Hicks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hicks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hicks avoiding damage as Manson throws knees to the body.
Manson misses with an elbow over the top.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manson's elbow.
Manson taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Hicks as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hicks's brow.
Manson misses with the head strike.
Manson throws an elbow that misses.
Hicks presses Manson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson lands a head kick. Hicks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Dwayne Hicks has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Charles Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hicks moves out of range of the body kick from Manson.
Hicks misses with a body kick.
Manson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hicks avoids it really well and circles away.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manson.
Hicks misses the jab.
Hicks lands a jab to the head.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson gets caught napping as Hicks dives in and scores a takedown. Manson manages to retain guard.
Hicks stops Manson from standing up.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Manson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hicks is controlling him.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hicks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dwayne Hicks.
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson connects with a high kick.
Manson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks throws the left hand but Manson avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Hicks.
Manson looks for the body kick but Hicks saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hicks. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Manson misses with a low kick as Hicks jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Hicks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Hicks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Hicks misses
and Manson counters with a good low kick that Hicks was not able to check.
Manson has managed to clinch.
Hicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Manson won't allow it.
Manson works on Hicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manson prevents a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks is trying to break the clinch but Manson has him pressed against the cage.
Manson lands an elbow just above Hicks 's eye.
Hicks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hicks.
Manson thows a body kick. Hicks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dwayne Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks throws a leg kick but Manson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Hicks pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hicks counter with a right hand.
Hicks lands with a good body shot.
Hicks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hicks.
Manson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manson avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Manson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hicks swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks connects with a jab.
Dwayne Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hicks, right into the meat.
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!
Hicks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson shoots and misses
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manson moves away.
Manson throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Hicks slams his shin into Manson's torso.
Manson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicks's calf.
Manson wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks.
Manson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manson throws a head kick that half lands.
Manson moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Hicks throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hicks. That's going to slow Manson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dwayne Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Hicks throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Hicks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A cross from Hicks lands.
Charles Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Hicks lands a nice looking body shot.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Manson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manson throws a low kick, looking for Hicks's leg but Hicks calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hicks 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Hicks!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dwayne Hicks made sure he mentioned -OVERDOSE Factory-, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sero Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim comes to the cage accompanied by CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) . Sero Kim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
194 lbs
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193 lbs
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sero Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Turner.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Kim misses.
Ike Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Kim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim throws a lazy head kick
and Turner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kim's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Kim seems unphased.
It looks like Sero Kim has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Kim throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. Turner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Ike Turner has been cut.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kim is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Turner.
A head kick misses from Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Kim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim avoids a kick to the body.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner avoids the head kick by Kim.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kim's head.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kim had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Kim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turner digs a good body shot into Kim's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Kim slips under a jab from Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Turner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner is looking to slow Kim down with leg kicks.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kim under the eye.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kim might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
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!
Good work by Kim as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Turner.
Ike Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Turner scores with a hook.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Kim checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Turner.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Kim's head back.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
Sero Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Turner scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner scores with a push kick.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick.
Kim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kim checks the leg kick.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kim is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turner.
Kim is rocked!
Kim misses the jab.
Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kim misses with the combination.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sero Kim's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Kim seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Turner.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Turner lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Kim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Kim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kim walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab-cross combination lands for Turner and sends Kim crashing to the mat! Turner follows him down to the mat - Kim regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Turner is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turner is taking a breather. Kim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turner wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kim preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turner thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner slips a nice elbow through Kim's hands, connecting with Kim's forehead.
Turner trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Turner is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner lands with a punch from half guard.
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Kim gets full guard.
Turner passes Kim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kim is refusing to be controlled, as Turner sits in half guard.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sero Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Ike Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turner slips a nice elbow through Kim's hands, connecting with Kim's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Turner!
After winning the bout, Ike Turner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmer Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montgomery's entrance music is Sunshine Highway. A fine choice. 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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142 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Elmer Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Gonzo slips the punch.
Gonzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Montgomery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gonzo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Montgomery quickly recovers to half guard.
Gonzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gonzo is working for a kimura but Montgomery is defending it quite comfortably.
Montgomery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzo.
Montgomery tries to get to full guard but Gonzo has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo content to control rather than advance.
Montgomery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzo.
Montgomery is staying active underneath Gonzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Montgomery flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gonzo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gonzo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montgomery defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to roll over but Gonzo keeps him under control.
Gonzo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gonzo is looking to advance position but Montgomery won't allow it.
Montgomery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo is looking to take a break and control but Montgomery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Montgomery is trying to stand up here but Gonzo is controlling him well.
Gonzo with the ground and pound but Montgomery uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Gonzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery looking for a sweep. Not yet Montgomery, not yet.
Gonzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dr Gonzo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Montgomery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montgomery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses
and Gonzo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Montgomery's guard now.
Montgomery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzo is controlling him.
Gonzo throwing strikes from guard but Montgomery blocks nicely.
Montgomery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzo trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Gonzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gonzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montgomery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montgomery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzo throwing strikes from guard but Montgomery blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montgomery is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Montgomery.
Montgomery keeps Gonzo at a distance using the push kick.
Gonzo fails with the takedown
and Montgomery counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzo is just out of range.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Gonzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Elmer Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzo is just out of range.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut.
Gonzo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Montgomery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzo.
Montgomery is not content to let Gonzo control the position.
Gonzo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzo blocks a head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown.
Elmer Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Gonzo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzo moves out of range easily.
Montgomery checks a leg kick nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gonzo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
Montgomery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut
and Gonzo counters with a single leg into guard. Montgomery didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a strike but Montgomery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery postures up.
Montgomery preventing the sweep.
Montgomery wants to get up but he can't break Gonzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gonzo working for a triangle but Montgomery defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo is trying to control the position but Montgomery postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Montgomery throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gonzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonzo postures up and lands a big shot to Montgomery's brow.
Gonzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzo forces his way into half guard.
Gonzo thows a huge punch but Montgomery dodges it nicely.
Gonzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Montgomery!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery is squirming around, avoiding Gonzo's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gonzo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Montgomery taking shots to the head.
Gonzo throwing strikes but Montgomery bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Montgomery wants to stand and escape but instead Gonzo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo looking to pass the guard.
Gonzo throws an elbow that misses. Montgomery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzo's guard. Nice move by Montgomery!
Gonzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Montgomery wants to stand but Gonzo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Elmer Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzo is looking for a triangle here but Montgomery uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gonzo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dr Gonzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Montgomery is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzo is trying to maintain the position but Montgomery is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzo is not content to let Montgomery control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gonzo tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.
Gonzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Montgomery passes into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montgomery working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dr Gonzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Gonzo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Package (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kirshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Package comes to the cage accompanied by Wait -- Earshot. Jack Package could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas Kirshaw's chin.
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161 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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Package!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Kirshaw!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Package fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Package lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kirshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirshaw wants to slow Package down by chopping away at his legs.
Kirshaw moves forwards but Package connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Package throws a looping overhand right but Kirshaw ducks down to avoid it.
Package lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Package checks a leg kick.
Package takes a swing at Kirshaw's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Package moves out of range easily.
Kirshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Package is just out of range.
Package jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirshaw with a nice cross.
Kirshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Package was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Package misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Package throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Kirshaw misses
and Package makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kirshaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kirshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Package was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirshaw.
Package lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Package misses with an uppercut. Kirshaw saw that one coming.
Thomas Kirshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Package lands.
Kirshaw is rocked!
Kirshaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Package stuns Kirshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Package lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Package scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirshaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Package.
Package uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Package waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirshaw.
A head kick misses from Kirshaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Package fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kirshaw is out of range.
Package shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Package showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Package is controlling the pace.
Package sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirshaw defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Package is taking a breather. Kirshaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Package looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kirshaw regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Package.
Package wants to control from the top but Kirshaw keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Package wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Package misses with a body shot.
Package throws a low kick, looking for Kirshaw's leg but Kirshaw calmly moves out of range.
Kirshaw takes a swing at Package's ribcage but misses.
Kirshaw throws a head kick but Package moves out of range.
Kirshaw blocks a jab.
Package misses with a hook. Kirshaw ducked under it nicely.
Package bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas Kirshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Package misses.
Kirshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Package scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Package 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.
Package misses with a hook
and Kirshaw counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kirshaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Package.
Kirshaw throws a leg kick which misses Package's front leg but catches the back leg as Package tries to avoid it.
Package ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Package.
Kirshaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Package looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirshaw is just out of range.
Package misses with a hook.
Package fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirshaw manages to avoid it.
Kirshaw throws a head kick that half lands.
Package is looking to score with low kicks.
Kirshaw throws a lazy right hand but Package sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirshaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Package takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Package fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirshaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Package throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirshaw tries to land a leg kick but Package saw it coming and moves away.
Kirshaw tries to bum rush Package with a series of wild strikes but Package uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Package takes one on the button.
Kirshaw connects with a crisp jab.
Package throws a hook but Kirshaw blocks it.
Kirshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Package.
Kirshaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirshaw throws a shot from downtown. Package moves away and avoids it.
Kirshaw thows a leg kick but Package checks it
and Kirshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirshaw misses with a low kick.
Kirshaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kirshaw is breathing heavily.
Kirshaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Package checks it well.
Kirshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Package moves away.
Package dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Package is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kirshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Package finish him?
Package tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Package.
Kirshaw seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Package.
Kirshaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Kirshaw walks into a left hand.
Kirshaw lands a head kick. Package smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kirshaw connects with a leg kick. Package looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kirshaw throws a wild body kick that Package sees coming a mile off.
Kirshaw misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Package lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kirshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Package.
Package changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirshaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Package can pounce on him.
Package darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kirshaw gets caught flat footed, as Package shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Package trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Package trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Package passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Package trying to control the action but Kirshaw is working from the bottom.
Package tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirshaw is looking to regain half guard here but Package keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Package dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Package swings widly with a right hand
and Kirshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Package finds it's target.
Kirshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Package throws a nice looking combination but Kirshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirshaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Kirshaw coming out on top.
Package dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Package throws a hook but Kirshaw avoids it easily.
Kirshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Package feints and as Kirshaw raises his hands in defense, Package changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirshaw keeping moving, preventing Package from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Package preventing the sweep.
Kirshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Package throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Package slips a jab from Kirshaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Package counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Package moves away.
Kirshaw looks to land a body kick but Package moved away.
Package on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kirshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Package.
Kirshaw misses with a body kick.
Kirshaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Package's head.
Thomas Kirshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kirshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirshaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Package makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kirshaw throws a hook but Package avoids it easily.
Package lands a slapping body shot.
Package avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Package scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The strikes coming from Package are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Package's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Package trying to control the position but Kirshaw is working away.
Jack Package has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kirshaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Package takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Package uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirshaw.
Package swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirshaw misses with a straight right.
Package checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kirshaw misses with a hook. Package ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Package. Beautiful body shot.
Package connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirshaw. Kirshaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Package connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirshaw momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Package shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kirshaw eats them both and turns towards Package to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jack Package is winning the standup battle so far.
Package wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Package with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Package cracks Kirshaw with a right hand to the side of the head.
Package throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirshaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kirshaw stuffs the takedown.
Package lands a jab to the nose.
Kirshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Package drops Kirshaw with a straight right hand, right on the button! Package follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Package!
An out of breath Jack Package thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Malkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Satanmury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkind comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways. 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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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geronimo Malkind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Satanmury!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satanmury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malkind.
Malkind jabs at Satanmury's body.
Malkind takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malkind drops his hands momentarily and Satanmury takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Satanmury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Satanmury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Satanmury.
Decent striking displayed by Satanmury there.
Satanmury keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malkind staying out of range there.
Satanmury ducks right into an uppercut from Malkind.
Satanmury swings for the body but Malkind moves out of range.
Malkind looks to throw a body kick
letting Satanmury counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkind tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Satanmury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Satanmury moves into the clinch.
Malkind tries to land knees in the clinch but Satanmury avoids the damage to the body.
Malkind has a couple of punches blocked by Satanmury.
Malkind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Malkind on the inside.
Satanmury blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satanmury.
Satanmury prevents a body shot from Malkind.
Malkind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Satanmury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Satanmury lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malkind or not.
Come on Malkind - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malkind tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Satanmury avoids it.
Malkind tries a body shot but Satanmury blocks it.
Satanmury blocks a body shot from Malkind.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malkind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanmury tries to work over Malkind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malkind with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malkind lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malkind misses with the head strike.
Satanmury digs a right hand underneath Malkind's ribcage. Malkind let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satanmury can't find room to land a body shot as Malkind controls the action.
Malkind misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Satanmury.
Satanmury blocks an uppercut.
Malkind lands a nice shot to the body.
Satanmury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Satanmury trying to land knees to the body.
Satanmury missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Satanmury.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malkind - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from Malkind.
Satanmury lands with a right to the head.
Satanmury throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malkind blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Satanmury.
Malkind tries to throw a body punch but Satanmury avoids it by throwing Malkind back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Satanmury.
It looks like Geronimo Malkind has been cut.
Malkind prevents a body shot from Satanmury.
Malkind lands a hook that snaps the head of Satanmury backwards.
Satanmury misses with a body punch.
Malkind digs a right hand into Satanmury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Satanmury's gas tank.
Malkind goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malkind.
Malkind has a couple of punches blocked by Satanmury.
Malkind working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Satanmury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malkind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Satanmury looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Satanmury throws a hook but Malkind avoids it easily.
Satanmury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satanmury looks for the body kick but Malkind saw that one coming.
Malkind lands an overhand right.
Satanmury throws a shot from downtown. Malkind moves away and avoids it.
Satanmury misses with a kick to the body.
Malkind throws a low kick but Satanmury avoids it.
Satanmury throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Satanmury blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satanmury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malkind lands with a hook. Satanmury tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Satanmury is rocked!
Satanmury lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Geronimo Malkind will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Geronimo Malkind's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malkind lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Satanmury backs up against the cage.
Satanmury is still on wobbly legs! Can Malkind finish him?
Malkind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malkind darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Satanmury's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Malkind before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geronimo Malkind!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Addams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie O Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Addams's entrance music is Addams Family Theme Song. A fine choice. O Grady has chosen (no) Self Esteem as his entrance music. Richie O Grady acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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300 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Addams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie O Grady!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Addams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Grady moves away.
O Grady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Addams shoots in but no luck this time.
Addams throws a right and a left that O Grady avoids nicely.
Richie O Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Grady is looking to clinch but Addams is avoiding it.
Addams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Addams looks to land a combination. O Grady sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Richie O Grady has been cut.
O Grady shoots in looking for a takedown but Addams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Grady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Addams throws a lazy uppercut
and O Grady moves into the clinch.
O Grady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Grady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Grady misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Addams.
O Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Addams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady misses with a body punch.
O Grady misses with a knee to the head.
Addams tries to break free but O Grady pushes him back against the cage.
O Grady unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Addams is breathing heavily.
O Grady using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Grady with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Igor Addams has been cut.
O Grady lands a body shot in the clinch.
Addams takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Grady.
O Grady crunches a lovely knee into Addams's ribcage.
O Grady connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from O Grady.
O Grady lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Grady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Grady using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
O Grady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Grady landing some nice looking knees to the body.
O Grady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for O Grady.
Addams takes a knee to the side of the body.
O Grady lands a good knee to the midsection. Addams won't want to take too many of those.
O Grady with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Grady tries a knee to the head but Addams blocks it.
O Grady lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Grady keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Addams's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Grady tries a knee to the head but Addams blocks it.
O Grady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Grady misses with a knee to the head.
O Grady comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Grady lands with a left to the head.
O Grady lands a knee to the body.
O Grady lands with a left to the head.
O Grady lands an elbow inside that Addams shrugs off.
O Grady landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Grady tries to land a knee to the head but Addams blocks with his arms.
O Grady landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Grady scores with a knee to the head.
O Grady tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Addams avoids it.
Addams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Addams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Grady throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Addams blocks it with crossed arms.
O Grady unloads a knee to the mid-section. Addams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
O Grady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Grady unloads a knee to the mid-section. Addams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
O Grady is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Grady tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Addams can't break the clinch.
O Grady with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie O Grady dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Grady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Addams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Grady throws a body punch but Addams moves out of range.
O Grady doesn't manage to clinch there - Addams circles away.
Addams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Grady moves into the clinch.
Addams avoiding damage as O Grady throws knees to the body.
O Grady misses with an elbow over the top.
O Grady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Grady landing knees to the body.
O Grady lands a nice elbow.
O Grady landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Grady is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Addams is defending well for now.
O Grady with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Addams blocks it with crossed arms.
Addams breaks the clinch.
O Grady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Grady fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Grady is looking to clinch but Addams is avoiding it.
O Grady shoots in but no luck this time.
O Grady shoots in looking for a takedown. Addams tries to sprawl out of it but O Grady keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Addams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Addams misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams fails to land with a series of punches.
O Grady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Addams as he jumps to the side.
Igor Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie O Grady.
O Grady drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
O Grady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Grady decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Addams, up you get!
O Grady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Addams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Grady tries to close the distance and clinch but Addams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Igor Addams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Addams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Addams shoots for a takedown but O Grady saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Grady rushes Addams and presses him up against the cage.
O Grady throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Addams blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from O Grady as the two fighters clinch.
O Grady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by O Grady.
O Grady scores with a knee to the head.
Addams is rocked!
O Grady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Addams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Addams is pressed against the cage. O Grady pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Addams! Two more big strikes from O Grady and Addams crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Richie O Grady!
Richie O Grady gave a mention to Down Under Supplements (AXES) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Soriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soriano's entrance music is Bebot by The Black Eyed Peas. A fine choice. Lopez has chosen Apeman as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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143 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Soriano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soriano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lopez.
Lopez takes one to the side of the head.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Soriano blocks the leg kick.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Soriano.
Soriano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soriano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soriano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Lopez.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez lands a front kick.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Soriano counters with a good low kick that Lopez was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Soriano catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano misses with a kick to the body.
Soriano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soriano walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Soriano moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
Soriano misses with a looping right.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Soriano is just out of range.
Soriano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soriano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Soriano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano misses with a low kick.
Soriano throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soriano.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez defending well as Soriano loads up on a big left hand.
Soriano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez throws a hook but Soriano avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soriano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soriano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soriano misses with a low kick.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Soriano slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Soriano off balance momentarily.
Soriano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopez throws a jab when Soriano was well out of range.
Soriano misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick from Soriano misses.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Soriano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Soriano connects with a jab.
Lopez looks to throw a body kick
and Soriano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Soriano. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Soriano.
Soriano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopez tries to bum rush Soriano with a series of wild strikes but Soriano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Soriano moves out of range easily.
Lopez looks gassed!
Soriano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Lopez misses with a hook. Soriano ducked under it nicely.
Soriano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Soriano takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
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 Pablo Soriano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Soriano misses with a two punch combination.
Soriano takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Soriano misses with a body kick.
Soriano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soriano cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Soriano didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Lopez thows a body shot but no joy.
Soriano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soriano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lopez scores with a spinning back kick!
Soriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Soriano moves out of range easily.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Soriano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soriano finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head.
Soriano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pablo Soriano is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soriano.
Soriano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soriano checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano blocks a jab.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Soriano throws a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Soriano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Soriano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lopez thumps Soriano with a low kick.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Soriano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Soriano avoids it well.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Soriano lands a head shot.
A jab from Soriano misses.
Soriano misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soriano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Soriano seems unphased.
Soriano misses with a straight right.
Soriano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez with a hook.
Lopez slips under a jab from Soriano.
Soriano tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Soriano's head but Soriano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soriano lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
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 Pablo Soriano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
and Soriano counters with a straight right hand.
Soriano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soriano.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soriano slips under a jab.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soriano lands a big head kick that sends Lopez tumbling to the mat! Soriano takes a step backwards and waves Lopez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lopez is rocked!
It looks like Alberto Lopez has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soriano blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Soriano slips the punch.
Soriano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Soriano blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a body punch but Soriano moves out of range.
Soriano misses with a few strikes there.
Soriano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Soriano throws a lazy head kick
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soriano slips under a jab from Lopez.
Soriano feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Soriano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopez under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano wants to clinch.
Soriano ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Soriano with a nice cross.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez throws a push kick but Soriano slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Soriano misses
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soriano throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Soriano sees coming a mile off.
Soriano throws a head kick that half lands.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soriano lands a lovely overhand right.
Soriano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soriano misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Soriano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts.
Soriano lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.
Soriano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soriano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano with a nice cross.
Lopez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soriano is out of range.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soriano has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soriano tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Soriano back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soriano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Soriano blocks a body shot from Lopez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soriano tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soriano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soriano lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Soriano clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Lopez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lopez digs a good body shot into Soriano's ribs.
Soriano darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lopez as Soriano tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Soriano blocking some punches.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez is looking to control Soriano's arms but Soriano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lopez has his back to the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soriano.
Soriano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Soriano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soriano misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez slips under a jab from Soriano.
Lopez moves out of range as Soriano throws a body kick.
Soriano tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soriano.
Soriano lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soriano closes the distance and clinches.
Soriano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soriano presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
Soriano swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soriano can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Soriano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soriano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soriano.
Soriano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Soriano lands with a short shot to the head.
Soriano breaks from the clinch.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Soriano connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Soriano.
Soriano lands with a slapping head kick.
Soriano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Soriano's head but Soriano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soriano lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopez off the cage and back into range.
Soriano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soriano lands with a cross.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Soriano finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Soriano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Soriano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Soriano throws a good cross that connects.
Soriano misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soriano.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Soriano to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Soriano.
Soriano throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Soriano had his way with Alberto Lopez in that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Lopez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Soriano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Soriano.
Lopez wants to slow Soriano down by chopping away at his legs.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Soriano ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez defending well as Soriano loads up on a big left hand.
Soriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Soriano.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soriano blocks a head kick by Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soriano scores with a head kick. Lopez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopez.
Soriano slips a straight right by Lopez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soriano.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soriano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Soriano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Soriano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alberto Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano scores with a nice right hand.
Soriano scores with a nice body kick.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Soriano's belly button to the back.
Soriano swinging wildly here.
Lopez walks into a jab.
Soriano throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws a push kick but Soriano slaps the foot to one side.
Soriano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Lopez misses
and Soriano counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soriano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soriano walks into a left hand.
Soriano cracks Lopez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lopez tries to work over Soriano's front leg with a kick but Soriano checks it.
The crowd cheers as Soriano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soriano scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez throws a low kick but Soriano moves out of range easily.
Soriano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soriano takes one to the side of the head.
Soriano works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Soriano lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Soriano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soriano scores with a nice head shot.
Soriano connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soriano lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Soriano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soriano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Soriano!
Pablo Soriano retains his bantamweight title!
Pablo Soriano very nearly forgot to thank Supersize Me amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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