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DUFF 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pruchasvok Nevinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Thome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mitch Thome enters the ring!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pruchasvok Nevinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitch Thome!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thome moves in looking to clinch but Nevinski pushes him off.
Thome instigates a clinch.
Nevinski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thome.
Nevinski tries to circle away but Thome has him pinned against the ropes.
Thome tries to land knees in the clinch but Nevinski avoids the damage to the body.
Nevinski gets underhooks to prevent Thome's takedown attempt.
Nevinski working hard to break the clinch.
Thome tries to work over Nevinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thome tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nevinski avoids it.
Thome has Nevinski pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thome pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Nevinski tumbling to the mat - Thome dives into Nevinski's guard.
Thome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thome controlling from the top position.
Nevinski wants to get back to his feet but Thome is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thome throws a big right hand that misses.
Thome stands up and waves to Nevinski to follow him.
Thome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pruchasvok Nevinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Thome.
Nevinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thome tries for a takedown but Nevinski circles away easily
and Nevinski counters with a left and a right that stings Thome.
Thome tries to clinch up but Nevinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Thome gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nevinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thome shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nevinski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevinski lands with a nice combination. Thome backs away looking to recover.
Thome throws a right hand that misses
and Nevinski counters with a series of strikes. Thome will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nevinski looks to land a combination but Thome avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Nevinski.
Thome throws a nice head kick!
Thome shoots in for a takedown but Nevinski shows good takedown defense.
Thome has a takedown stuffed.
Thome looks gassed!
Thome misses with a takedown attempt - Nevinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevinski misses with a few strikes there.
Nevinski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nevinski counters with a three punch combo that has Thome backing up. Thome nods at Nevinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Thome shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nevinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pruchasvok Nevinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Thome dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thome tries to clinch up.
Nevinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thome.
Thome fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nevinski.
Thome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nevinski is fending him off so far but Thome persists. Nope, Nevinski circles away and we're back to standing.
Thome moves in looking to clinch but Nevinski pushes him off.
Thome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nevinski throws a series of punches but Thome moves out of range.
Nevinski fails to land with a series of punches.
Thome has managed to clinch.
Thome trying to stall but Nevinski improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thome jumps guard but Nevinski turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pruchasvok Nevinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Thome.
Nevinski avoiding damage as Thome throws knees to the body.
Nevinski tries to break free but Thome pushes him back against the ropes.
Thome throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Thome.
Thome landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thome drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nevinski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nevinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thome slowing the pace effectively.
Thome drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thome is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thome is breathing heavily.
Thome is working for takedown but Nevinski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nevinski tries to break free but Thome pushes him back against the ropes.
Thome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thome is trying to pull guard but Nevinski has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thome is trying to drag Nevinski to the mat but Nevinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nevinski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nevinski avoiding damage as Thome throws knees to the body.
Thome keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nevinski's efforts to push away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thome fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevinski working hard to break the clinch.
Thome jumps guard but Nevinski turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nevinski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nevinski working hard to break the clinch.
Nevinski tries to break the clinch but Thome is controlling the position.
Nevinski is trying to force a seperation but Thome has the dominant position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thome. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thome tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nevinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thome shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nevinski but Nevinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Thome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nevinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitch Thome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevinski throws a series of punches but Thome avoids them all with ease.
Nevinski feints a jab promting Thome to slip. Nevinski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thome slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thome fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thome.
Thome tries to clinch but Nevinski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thome swinging wildly here.
Pruchasvok Nevinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thome has his takedown stuffed
and Nevinski counters with a left and a right that stings Thome.
Pruchasvok Nevinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Thome.
Thome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nevinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thome circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitch Thome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thome misses with a takedown attempt
and Nevinski counters with a two punch combo.
Thome closes the distance but Nevinski moves to the side
and Nevinski counters with a three punch combo that has Thome backing up. Thome nods at Nevinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Thome shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nevinski but Nevinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by Nevinski.
Mitch Thome is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevinski misses with the combination.
Thome tries for a takedown but Nevinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Nevinski misses.
Nevinski tries to bum rush Thome with a series of wild strikes but Thome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thome shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nevinski defends it nicely.
Thome closes the distance and clinches up with Nevinski, looking for a takedown. Thome pushes Nevinski against the ropes but Nevinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nevinski looks to land a combination but Thome avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thome.
No luck for Thome with that takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thome 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 Nevinski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nevinski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevinski throws a right hand that Thome ducks under and follows up with a left that Thome also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Nevinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nevinski blocks a low kick nicely.
Thome has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pruchasvok Nevinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thome moves in looking to clinch but Nevinski pushes him off.
Nevinski slips a jab and a cross from Thome.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pruchasvok Nevinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thome has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Thome!
A very excited looking Mitch Thome made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty WarHorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Pires has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joao Pires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty WarHorse!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WarHorse feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pires working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. WarHorse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. WarHorse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pires avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pires might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pires had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. WarHorse defends it easily.
Pires is looking for a triangle but WarHorse pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WarHorse working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pires's head.
Pires throws his legs up looking for a submission but WarHorse uses it to pass to side control.
WarHorse lands a few punches from side control.
Pires is looking for a sweep.
Pires is working hard here to advance position.
Pires is breathing heavily.
WarHorse staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pires can't do much from the bottom here.
WarHorse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pires is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
WarHorse lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here as WarHorse stalls from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
WarHorse working away.
Pires trying to control but WarHorse flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
WarHorse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pires rolls, trying to escape but WarHorse keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WarHorse has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pires.
WarHorse scores with strikes from the back.
WarHorse is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pires knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pires for a finish.
Pires preventing the rear naked choke attempt from WarHorse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
WarHorse throwing sloppy strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Pires trying to control but not successfully.
Pires tries to escape but WarHorse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WarHorse is trying to stick to Pires's back but Pires is turning into WarHorse. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in WarHorse's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pires.
Pires throws a big right hand that misses.
Piresis looking to pass into half guard but WarHorse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now WarHorse is in guard.
Pires looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
WarHorse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pires is proving hard to escape from.
Pires is looking for a triangle but WarHorse pushes his legs off easily.
Pires has momentary wrist control but WarHorse slips an elbow through the middle.
Pires is trying to control the position from the bottom.
WarHorse is looking to stand up but Pires won't let him.
Pires keeping moving, preventing WarHorse from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WarHorse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pires escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. WarHorse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
WarHorse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pires. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
WarHorse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pires is looking for a triangle but WarHorse pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
WarHorse controls from within his opponent's guard.
WarHorse's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pires looking for subs off his back but WarHorse has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty WarHorse dominated that round.
That's time! Pires's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
WarHorse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
WarHorse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pires looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
WarHorse slows the pace down in half guard.
WarHorse is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pires reverses the position - he's now on top in WarHorse's guard.
WarHorse 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pires is looking to advance position but WarHorse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pires slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
WarHorse wants to pass the guard but Pires is defending well.
WarHorse is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pires as he works his way to full guard.
Pires keeping moving, preventing WarHorse from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pires looking for a guillotine here but WarHorse defends easily.
Pires is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and WarHorse defends well.
WarHorse is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WarHorse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dusty WarHorse has got the better of the ground game so far.
WarHorse chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WarHorse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
WarHorse stands up from guard. Let's bang!
WarHorse darts in and clinches Pires up against the ropes.
WarHorse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pires moves in looking to clinch but WarHorse pushes him off.
WarHorse moves into the clinch.
WarHorse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pires in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
WarHorse manages to break the clinch.
WarHorse looking to score a takedown here. Pires is defending well but WarHorse drives through and ends up in Pires's guard.
WarHorse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pires is keeping the position for now.
WarHorse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WarHorse sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pires looking for a triangle here. WarHorse is fighting it but it looks tight! Pires pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, WarHorse is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joao Pires!
Our winner, Joao Pires, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rene Requiestas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Alphen Martirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rene Requiestas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rene Requiestas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Alphen Martirez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requiestas fails to land with a series of punches.
Requiestas throws a hook to the side of Martirez's head but Martirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Requiestas.
Requiestas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martirez under the eye.
Requiestas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rene Requiestas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Requiestas.
Martirez slips a jab and a cross from Requiestas.
Martirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Martirez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martirez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Requiestas keeping moving, preventing Martirez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Requiestas wants to stand up but Martirez is controlling him.
Martirez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martirez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martirez wants to control from the top but Requiestas keeps moving.
John Alphen Martirez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Requiestas throws a right and a left that Martirez avoids nicely.
Requiestas misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Requiestas misses.
Martirez scores with a takedown into Requiestas's guard.
Martirez stands up from Requiestas's guard - Martirez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Martirez clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requiestas swings wildly with an uppercut but Martirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Requiestas is trying to break the clinch but Martirez has him pressed against the ropes.
Martirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Requiestas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martirez circles away quickly and effectively.
Requiestas throws a nice looking combination but Martirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martirez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Requiestas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martirez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martirez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Requiestas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Alphen Martirez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Martirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Requiestas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Martirez trying to control but Requiestas is having none of it.
Martirez fails to move to back control.
Martirez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Martirez looks gassed!
Requiestas really wants to buck Martirez off and get back to his feet.
Martirez tries to control but Requiestas wriggling away.
Requiestas wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martirez looking to control but Requiestas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Requiestas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Martirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Requiestas is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martirez controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Requiestas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martirez looking to control but Requiestas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Requiestas is trying to stand.
Martirez wants to control the pace but Requiestas is squirming around nicely.
Martirez wants to finish this one by submission but Requiestas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Martirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Alphen Martirez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Requiestas. That snapped Martirez's head back.
Martirez slips a jab and a cross from Requiestas.
Requiestas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martirez.
Requiestas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martirez.
Requiestas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martirez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martirez.
Requiestas kicks Martirez off and gets to his feet.
Requiestas throws out a powerful jab.
Martirez takes one on the button.
Requiestas gets tackled into the ropes by Martirez. Martirez maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Requiestas working hard to break the clinch.
Martirez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Requiestas is trying to keep an underhook but Martirez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martirez decides to stand and escape the position.
Martirez misses with a takedown attempt - Requiestas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martirez is breathing heavily.
Requiestas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Requiestas just misses with a punch to the body.
Martirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Requiestas.
Martirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Requiestas misses with a few strikes there.
Martirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Requiestas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Requiestas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martirez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requiestas misses with the combination.
Requiestas throws a series of punches but Martirez moves out of range.
Requiestas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Requiestas throws a series of punches but Martirez moves out of range.
Martirez fails with the takedown.
Requiestas misses with the combination.
Requiestas throws a lazy uppercut
and Martirez counters with a single leg into guard. Requiestas didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martirez stops Requiestas from standing up.
Martirez trying to control but Requiestas is working from the bottom.
Martirez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martirez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martirez trying to control but Requiestas is working from the bottom.
Requiestas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martirez is controlling him.
Martirez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martirez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martirez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Requiestas lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requiestas throws a combination. Martirez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Requiestas tests Martirez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Requiestas throws a nice looking combination but Martirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martirez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Requiestas's waist but Requiestas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martirez off to one side.
Rene Requiestas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Alphen Martirez.
Requiestas misses the jab.
Requiestas misses with a two punch combination.
Requiestas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martirez back to the ropes. Requiestas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Requiestas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Requiestas throws a body punch but Martirez moves out of range.
Martirez looks for a takedown but Requiestas sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Alphen Martirez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Requiestas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Requiestas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Requiestas.
Martirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Requiestas tries to sprawl out of it but Martirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Requiestas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Requiestas loads up on a big right hand but Martirez slips the punch.
Requiestas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Requiestas misses the shot to the body.
Requiestas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Requiestas wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Requiestas. Those never looked like landing.
Requiestas scores with a jab to the head.
Martirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requiestas fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Requiestas both land. Nice combination.
Martirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Requiestas wants to get back to his feet.
Martirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Requiestas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Martirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Requiestas keeps working.
Martirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Requiestas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Requiestas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martirez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Requiestas, who protects the arm well.
Requiestas is trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martirez tries to advance to mount but Requiestas denies him.
Martirez tries for a kimura but Requiestas is defending well.
Martirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Requiestas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requiestas wants to get back to his feet but Martirez drags him back down.
John Alphen Martirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martirez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martirez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Requiestas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Requiestas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Requiestas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martirez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Requiestas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martirez is trying to get an arm triangle but Requiestas is defending well.
Martirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Requiestas keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Requiestas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rene Requiestas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Alphen Martirez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Requiestas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Alphen Martirez.
I've got Martirez 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Alphen Martirez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serafin Cuevas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Strath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strath comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Parallel Universe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Richie Strath has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Serafin Cuevas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Strath!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuevas throws a nice looking combination but Strath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cuevas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strath is looking to clinch but Cuevas is avoiding it.
Cuevas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strath circles away quickly and effectively.
Cuevas throws a right and a left that Strath avoids nicely.
Cuevas looks to land a left hand but Strath moved out of range nicely.
Strath blocks a jab.
Cuevas throws a looping overhand right but Strath ducks down to avoid it.
Strath tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cuevas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strath somewhat.
Strath shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cuevas pinned against the ropes. Cuevas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strath will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Serafin Cuevas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Strath.
Strath throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cuevas's waist but Cuevas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strath off to one side.
Cuevas tries to bum rush Strath with a series of wild strikes but Strath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strath takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cuevas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cuevas takes a swing at Strath's ribcage but misses.
Strath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuevas.
Cuevas throws a series of punches but Strath avoids them all with ease.
Cuevas lands a two punch combo.
Strath missing with a left hand there. Cuevas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strath closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cuevas to the mat! Cuevas manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cuevas wants to stand and escape but Strath is having none of it.
Strath throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strath trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuevas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strath throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strath throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cuevas wants to get back to his feet but Strath is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cuevas keeping moving, preventing Strath from controlling successfully.
Strath won't allow Cuevas to get back to his feet.
Strath is standing up over Cuevas. Cuevas looks to escape but Strath dives into side control.
Cuevas is looking to get back to his feet here but Strath is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cuevas's back.
Cuevas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strath missing with punches from the back.
Strath is persistently looking for the submission but Cuevas is defending it well.
Cuevas is trying to get back to his feet but Strath has full control of the position and if anything, Cuevas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Strath has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cuevas controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Strath has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strath is looking for the choke from the back position but Cuevas is controlling his hands well.
Cuevas holding both Strath 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strath is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cuevas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cuevas for a finish.
Cuevas trying to get back to his feet but Strath is in full control for now.
Strath is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strath is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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 Serafin Cuevas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cuevas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strath. Strath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cuevas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuevas looks to land a combination but Strath avoids it well.
Strath rushes Cuevas and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cuevas is trying to force a seperation but Strath has the dominant position.
Strath jumps guard but Cuevas turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Cuevas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cuevas breaks the clinch.
Strath tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cuevas swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Cuevas. Those never looked like landing.
Cuevas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cuevas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuevas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strath shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Serafin Cuevas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Strath.
Strath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuevas.
Cuevas throws a right hand that Strath ducks under and follows up with a left that Strath also avoids with ease.
Cuevas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strath.
No joy there for Cuevas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strath shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strath fails with the takedown.
Strath is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Cuevas.
Strath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cuevas sprawls well. Cuevas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strath gets slowly back to his feet.
Strath wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas throws a series of strikes that have Strath backpedaling.
Richie Strath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strath shoots for a double leg takedown but Cuevas sprawls well. He's pushed Strath's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strath fails with a takedown attempt.
Strath fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Cuevas - just one landing.
Cuevas throws out a powerful jab.
Cuevas throws a series of strikes that have Strath backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Cuevas there.
Cuevas scores with a three punch combo!
Cuevas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas connects with a right hand. Strath shakes it off.
Serafin Cuevas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strath fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Serafin Cuevas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strath shoots in but no luck this time.
Cuevas throws a one two combo.
Cuevas throws a series of punches but Strath moves out of range.
Strath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuevas lands a right hook to the body.
Cuevas throws a right hand that Strath ducks under and follows up with a left that Strath also avoids with ease.
Cuevas misses with the combination.
Cuevas stuffs the takedown.
Strath shoots in for a takedown but Cuevas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Cuevas both land. Nice combination.
Cuevas catches Strath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cuevas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cuevas throws out a powerful jab.
Strath fails with the takedown.
Cuevas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cuevas duly obliges.
Serafin Cuevas is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strath fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cuevas misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strath shoots in and drives through. Cuevas sprawls well.
Cuevas lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serafin Cuevas dominated that second round.
That's time! Cuevas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Strath fails to land the takedown.
Cuevas cracks a nice hook into Strath's ribs.
Cuevas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cuevas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strath has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strath misses with a double jab.
Cuevas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strath.
Strath throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cuevas's waist but Cuevas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strath off to one side.
Cuevas misses with a double jab.
Cuevas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cuevas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuevas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strath is looking to clinch but Cuevas is avoiding it.
Cuevas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cuevas misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuevas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cuevas wants it to stay on the feet.
Serafin Cuevas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Strath.
Cuevas swings for the body but Strath moves out of range.
Strath takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Cuevas. No joy for Strath on that attempt.
Strath walks into a left hand.
Cuevas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuevas throws a nice looking combination but Strath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cuevas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Strath shoots in but Cuevas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cuevas looks to land a combination but Strath avoids it well.
Strath shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strath showed some decent athleticism there.
Cuevas is trying to stand back up but Strath is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cuevas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
Strath throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strath seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cuevas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cuevas is trying to stand up here but Strath is controlling him well.
Strath wants to take a breather but Cuevas is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cuevas wants to get back to his feet.
Strath is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strath is looking for a kimura but Cuevas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strath to get the leverage.
Cuevas is looking to get back to is feet but Strath passes into side control.
Cuevas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Strath.
Cuevas tries to escape but Strath is in control.
Strath wants to control but Cuevas is keeping him busy.
Cuevas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strath is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cuevas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cuevas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Strath has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cuevas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cuevas stuffs the takedown.
Cuevas fails to land with a series of punches.
Cuevas throws a series of punches but Strath moves out of range.
Cuevas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cuevas wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strath walks into a stiff left hand from Cuevas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuevas throws a combination. Strath tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Richie Strath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serafin Cuevas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serafin Cuevas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cuevas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafin Cuevas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rydolf Karel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Roode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hail Czech. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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218 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rydolf Karel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Roode!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Karel misses.
Roode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roode has his takedown stuffed
and Karel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rydolf Karel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Roode.
Karel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roode is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karel.
Roode shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roode on the side of the head.
Karel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roode on the side of the head.
Roode moves forwards but Karel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rydolf Karel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roode tries for a takedown but Karel circles away easily
and Karel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roode looks gassed!
Karel catches Roode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roode takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karel throws a right and a left that Roode avoids nicely.
Rydolf Karel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roode shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roode thinking.
Karel jabs Roode right on the nose. Roode blinks but takes it well.
Roode walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roode takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roode takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Karel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karel.
Roode showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karel.
Karel scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Karel catches Roode right on the button with a cross.
Karel throws a combination that misses
and Roode counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Karel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karel tries to get out of the position.
Karel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karel looking for a sweep. Not yet Karel, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roode tries to free his leg and advance position but Karel is retaining full guard.
Karel has his hands on Roode's head, controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Rydolf Karel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Roode has his takedown stuffed
and Karel counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roode fails with the takedown
and Karel counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rydolf Karel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Karel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karel.
Karel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karel misses with a straight right.
Roode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karel counters with a stiff right hand.
Karel thuds his right hand into Roode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roode takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roode fails with the takedown
enabling Karel to counter with a crisp jab.
Roode is breathing heavily.
Roode walks into a straight right hand from Karel.
Roode has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roode there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roode takes one to the side of the head.
Karel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karel lands with a nice combination. Roode backs away looking to recover.
Good standup being displayed there by Karel as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roode has his takedown stuffed
and Karel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydolf Karel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Roode.
Roode drops his hands momentarily and Karel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karel scores with a nice strike.
Roode with a poor takedown
and Karel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roode has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roode takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karel scores with a sloppy right hand. Roode should have avoided that one.
Roode walks into a stiff left hand from Karel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karel lunges at Roode with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roode's hand.
Roode walks into a jab.
Karel looks to land a combination but Roode avoids it well.
Karel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Karel jabs at Roode's body.
Rydolf Karel is winning the standup battle so far.
Roode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karel lunges at Roode with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roode's hand.
Karel throws a good cross that connects.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Karel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Karel.
Roode closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karel throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roode's hands.
Karel lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rydolf Karel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Karel cracks Roode with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karel misses with a lunging right hand
and Roode decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karel's guard.
Karel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roode trying to control but Karel is working from the bottom.
Roode stopping the sweep attempt from Karel.
Karel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rydolf Karel just wasn't active enough.
Sloppy strikes from Karel. Those never looked like landing.
Roode has his takedown stuffed
and Karel counters with a two punch combo.
Karel throws a looping overhand right but Roode ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roode momentarily.
Roode takes one on the button.
Karel lands a jab to Roode's midsection.
Roode doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Karel to counter with a crisp jab.
Karel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roode at a distance.
Karel works Roode's body with a nice hook.
Karel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karel.
Karel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydolf Karel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Roode.
Karel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karel scores with a decent looking hook.
Bobby Roode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karel connects with a jab.
Roode takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roode slips a jab and a cross from Karel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Karel.
Karel cracks Roode with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydolf Karel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rydolf Karel!
Rydolf Karel made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'HAIL TO THE CZECH REPUBLIC WHITE POWER WPWW'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renee Mondeux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mondeux has chosen Ronnie McCoury-Cajun Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Renee Mondeux will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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182 lbs
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184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renee Mondeux!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson misses with a combination
and Mondeux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mondeux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mondeux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danielson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mondeux.
Mondeux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mondeux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mondeux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mondeux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danielson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danielson wants to sweep here but Mondeux controlling him for the moment.
Mondeux throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondeux postures up in Danielson's guard and throws a big left but Danielson blocks it.
Danielson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mondeux.
Mondeux is working Danielson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Danielson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mondeux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Danielson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mondeux stands up over Danielson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danielson wants to stand but Mondeux is controlling the position.
Mondeux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondeux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Danielson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Danielson tries to get out of the position.
Mondeux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danielson's head.
Mondeux throws a big right hand that misses.
Danielson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mondeux on the ground.
Danielson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mondeux postures up in Danielson's guard and throws a big left but Danielson blocks it.
Mondeux is looking to work some ground and pound but Danielson has wrist control.
Danielson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mondeux postures up in Danielson's guard and throws a big left but Danielson blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondeux is looking to work some ground and pound but Danielson has wrist control.
Mondeux postures up in Danielson's guard and throws a big left but Danielson blocks it.
Mondeux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mondeux throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux throws a big right hand that misses.
Mondeux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Danielson's head.
Mondeux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danielson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mondeux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mondeux throwing strikes from guard but Danielson blocks nicely.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mondeux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mondeux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mondeux postures up in Danielson's guard and throws a big left but Danielson blocks it.
Mondeux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danielson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mondeux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mondeux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mondeux throwing strikes from guard but Danielson blocks nicely.
Mondeux throwing strikes but missing.
Danielson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mondeux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mondeux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Danielson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danielson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mondeux is looking to work some ground and pound but Danielson has wrist control.
Mondeux with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renee Mondeux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danielson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danielson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mondeux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body punch from Danielson.
A head kick misses from Danielson.
Mondeux moves into range and clinches up with Danielson.
Danielson is pressed up against the ropes. Mondeux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Danielson down to the mat. Danielson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bryan Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renee Mondeux.
Danielson throws a front kick aimed at Mondeux's knee but Mondeux avoids it well.
Bryan Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mondeux.
Mondeux slips under a jab from Danielson.
Nice sprawl there from Danielson as Mondeux shoots in.
Danielson throws a push kick but Mondeux slaps the foot to one side.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mondeux as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danielson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danielson fails to land with a series of punches.
Danielson misses with a series of wild punches.
Danielson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mondeux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mondeux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danielson defending well though.
Mondeux slips a nice elbow through Danielson's hands, connecting with Danielson's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mondeux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danielson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mondeux looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Danielson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mondeux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mondeux lands a nice short elbow.
Mondeux thows a huge punch but Danielson dodges it nicely.
Danielson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mondeux scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Mondeux there.
Mondeux seems to be working for a kimura but Danielson defends the submission attempt.
Mondeux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danielson sees it coming and defends easily.
Mondeux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danielson's head.
Mondeux throwing shots but Danielson is blocking nicely.
Danielson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mondeux.
Mondeux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mondeux thows a huge punch but Danielson dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux throwing shots but Danielson is blocking nicely.
Danielson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mondeux.
Mondeux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danielson defending well though.
Mondeux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mondeux seems to be working for a kimura but Danielson defends the submission attempt.
Mondeux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danielson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danielson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mondeux working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renee Mondeux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Danielson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mondeux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Danielson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mondeux defends it nicely.
Danielson misses with a combination
and Mondeux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Danielson's guard.
Mondeux throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mondeux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mondeux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Danielson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mondeux is controlling him.
Mondeux scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondeux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mondeux is looking to work some ground and pound but Danielson has wrist control.
Mondeux works over Danielson with some ground and pound from guard.
Mondeux chips away with some ground and pound.
Mondeux throws a big right hand that misses.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mondeux throwing strikes but missing.
Mondeux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mondeux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondeux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mondeux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danielson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mondeux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondeux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mondeux throwing shots but Danielson is blocking nicely.
Mondeux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Danielson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Mondeux there.
Mondeux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danielson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mondeux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Danielson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Danielson is rocked!
Mondeux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mondeux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Danielson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mondeux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mondeux working the head and body with strikes.
Danielson taking some punishment here, with Mondeux in his half guard.
Mondeux lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Danielson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mondeux jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renee Mondeux!
In his post fight interview, Renee Mondeux started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Brando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumble kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Click Click Boom. Austin Rumble has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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225 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Brando!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brando has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like James Brando has been cut.
Rumble misses with a double jab.
Austin Rumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumble misses with a double jab.
Brando misses with a shot to the body
and Rumble counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brando gets tackled into the ropes by Rumble. Rumble maintains the clinch.
Rumble pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Rumble breaks the clinch.
Rumble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brando is fending him off so far but Rumble persists. Nope, Brando circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rumble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Brando as Rumble shoots in.
Rumble clinches.
Rumble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rumble tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brando swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Rumble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumble works over Brando's head and body with a nice combination.
Rumble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rumble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rumble misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumble moves in looking to clinch but Brando pushes him off.
Rumble gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brando to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brando in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rumble trying to control the position here.
Brando trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brando looking to sit in guard and control but Rumble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rumble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rumble scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rumble stops Brando from standing up.
Brando not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brando keeping full guard, as Rumble tries to pass.
Rumble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rumble lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brando backs up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rumble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brando circles away.
Rumble wants to clinch up but Brando keeps it at a distance.
Rumble wants to clinch up but Brando keeps it at a distance.
Rumble misses with a series of wild punches.
Brando throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rumble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brando.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Rumble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Brando's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rumble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brando throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Austin Rumble is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumble misses with a body shot.
Rumble closes the distance and pushes Brando back into the ropes.
Brando wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumble won't allow it.
Rumble breaks from the clinch.
Rumble wants to clinch.
Rumble smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rumble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Rumble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brando misses with an uppercut
and Rumble counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rumble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brando's waist but Brando gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rumble off to one side.
Brando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rumble lands a leg kick that knocks Brando off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brando. Rumble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rumble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rumble shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brando defends it nicely.
Brando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rumble or perhaps it was just good defense by Brando which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Rumble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rumble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rumble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rumble sizes up Brando with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rumble keeps the fight on the outside.
Brando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rumble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brando throws a poor cross that misses
and Rumble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rumble connects with a right hand. Brando shakes it off.
Rumble is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rumble shoots in looking for a takedown but Brando manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rumble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rumble fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brando, pushing him back against the ropes.
Brando is trying to pull guard but Rumble turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Rumble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brando prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumble manages to pull guard.
Brando looking to pass the guard.
Brando in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brando tries to free his leg and advance position but Rumble is retaining full guard.
Brando sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brando trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Rumble dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Brando's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rumble throws out a loose jab but Brando uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rumble misses.
Rumble closes the distance but Brando moves to the side
and Brando counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rumble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brando shoots in but no luck this time.
Brando misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Rumble.
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!
Rumble displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brando throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rumble tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brando is in Rumble's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Brando from controlling successfully.
Brando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brando in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumble is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brando trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Brando.
Brando shoots in for a takedown but Rumble shows good takedown defense.
Rumble slips under a jab.
Rumble moves into range and clinches up with Brando.
Rumble is trying to drag Brando to the mat but Brando just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rumble is trying to break the clinch but Brando has him pressed against the ropes.
Rumble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumble moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble has a takedown stuffed.
Rumble avoids the head kick by Brando.
Rumble is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rumble moves out of range as Brando strikes.
Rumble is looking to clinch.
Brando shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brando showed some decent athleticism there.
Brando wants to take a breather but Rumble is having none of it.
Rumble tries to get to full guard but Brando has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brando wants to work for an arm triangle but Rumble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brando is looking to stall here but Rumble recovers full guard.
Rumble pulls Brando in to control the position.
Rumble throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brando looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rumble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brando is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Rumble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rumble, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Rumble!
Austin Rumble thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theopolis Barrymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuhiko Asai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrymore comes to the ring accompanied by The Thing That Should Not Be. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theopolis Barrymore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tetsuhiko Asai!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai wants to clinch up but Barrymore keeps it at a distance.
Barrymore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asai pinned against the ropes. Asai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asai wants it to stay on the feet.
Asai wants to clinch up but Barrymore keeps it at a distance.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asai slaps away a takedown attempt from Barrymore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theopolis Barrymore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asai doesn't manage to clinch there - Barrymore circles away.
Asai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Asai throws an elbow but misses.
Barrymore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asai smiles and moves away.
Asai tries to clinch up but Barrymore circles away and keeps his distance.
Asai rushes Barrymore and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Asai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asai misses with an elbow over the top.
Barrymore trying to control the position but instead, Asai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barrymore into the ropes.
Asai throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barrymore successfully pulls guard.
Barrymore has a closed guard, preventing Asai from standing up.
Asai throwing strikes but missing.
Asai is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barrymore has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Asai is looking to defend but Barrymore has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Asai! Barrymore pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Asai taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Theopolis Barrymore!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2 and Brandon Burnett. Rickenbacker v.2 comes to the ring accompanied by Back Stabber!. Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body punch but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rickenbacker v.2 closes the distance and clinches.
Rickenbacker v.2 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett tries to clinch up.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a low kick but Burnett avoids it.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body shot.
Burnett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burnett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burnett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Rickenbacker v.2 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Rickenbacker v.2 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burnett is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Rickenbacker v.2 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the head kick by Burnett.
Burnett tries to clinch there but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Burnett lands a high kick!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Burnett moves out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws out a leg kick but Burnett moves out of range and Rickenbacker v.2 only half commits.
Burnett tries to clinch there but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to force a seperation but Burnett has the dominant position.
Rickenbacker v.2 content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws an elbow that misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to stall but Burnett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rickenbacker v.2 doesn't manage to clinch there - Burnett circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burnett.
Burnett rushes Rickenbacker v.2 and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks from the clinch.
Burnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnett closes the distance but Rickenbacker v.2 moves to the side
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with an inside leg kick.
Burnett throws a head kick that misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burnett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rickenbacker v.2's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burnett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a good low kick that Burnett was not able to check.
Burnett looks gassed!
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burnett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burnett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Brandon Burnett has been cut.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
Burnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burnett, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rickenbacker v.2 manages to break the clinch.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 feints and then cracks Burnett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burnett down.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a hook but Burnett avoids it easily.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burnett is looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is avoiding it.
Burnett wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
Burnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burnett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burnett checks a leg kick.
Burnett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Rickenbacker v.2 misses
and Burnett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burnett working aggressively here.
Burnett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Rickenbacker v.2 jumps guard but Burnett turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Burnett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a head kick.
Burnett lands with a kick to the temple. Rickenbacker v.2 shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rickenbacker v.2 explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnett tries to clinch up.
Burnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Brandon Burnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with an inside leg kick.
Burnett scores with a push kick.
Burnett tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Burnett.
Burnett is breathing heavily.
Rickenbacker v.2 has closed the distance and engaged Burnett in a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burnett off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rickenbacker v.2 feints and then cracks Burnett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burnett down.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burnett, right into the meat.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a front kick but Burnett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burnett tries to clinch there but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett tries to clinch up.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burnett checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 pushes Burnett up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burnett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burnett wants to get back to striking at distance but Rickenbacker v.2 won't allow it.
Burnett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Burnett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burnett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rickenbacker v.2 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rickenbacker v.2 swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a right and a left that Burnett avoids nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets a clinch.
Burnett just leaning against Rickenbacker v.2, taking a breather.
Burnett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burnett is trying to break free.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses.
Burnett tries to clinch there but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Burnett throws a wild body kick that Rickenbacker v.2 sees coming a mile off.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a front kick aimed at Burnett's knee but Burnett avoids it well.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rickenbacker v.2.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the head kick by Burnett.
Rickenbacker v.2 swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnett.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is having none of it.
Burnett is looking to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burnett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeps the fight on the outside.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rickenbacker v.2 takes a step back to recover.
Rickenbacker v.2 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.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Burnett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a nice head kick!
Burnett wants to clinch
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That has opened up Brandon Burnett's cut even more.
Rickenbacker v.2 swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnett.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 has managed to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but Burnett blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rickenbacker v.2 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a head kick by Burnett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Rickenbacker v.2.
A head kick misses from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a high kick.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeps the fight on the outside.
Rickenbacker v.2 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?
Burnett cracks the inside of Rickenbacker v.2's front leg.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett takes the fight into the clinch.
Burnett managing to block the knees to the body from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett misses with a knee strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that Burnett semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a low kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeps the fight on the outside.
Burnett tries to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away and keeps his distance.
Burnett looks to throw the jab but Rickenbacker v.2 is out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burnett wants to clinch.
Burnett wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a push kick but Burnett slaps the foot to one side.
Burnett has Rickenbacker v.2 up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range as Burnett throws a body kick.
Burnett tries to clinch up
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burnett's knee momentarily.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnett misses with a body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 clinches.
Rickenbacker v.2 has Burnett pushed against the ropes.
Burnett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 jumps guard but Burnett stands there with Rickenbacker v.2 around his waist. Rickenbacker v.2 gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burnett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rickenbacker v.2 is keeping busy.
Burnett lands a nice knee to the body.
Burnett tries to land a knee to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks with his arms.
Burnett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burnett misses with a head kick.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Burnett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett throws a head kick that misses.
Burnett checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Burnett's cut.
That's time! Rickenbacker v.2's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rickenbacker v.2!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett misses with a double jab.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burnett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick which misses Burnett's front leg but catches the back leg as Burnett tries to avoid it.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a head kick!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a head kick. Burnett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a high kick!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Burnett moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Burnett as he checks the leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick
and Burnett counters with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a solid body kick.
Burnett is looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is avoiding it.
Burnett wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
Rickenbacker v.2 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnett. That did some damage!
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a solid leg kick.
Burnett avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett wants to clinch.
Burnett checks a leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Burnett moves out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a push kick but Burnett slaps the foot to one side.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to score with low kicks.
Burnett throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Rickenbacker v.2.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett tries to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 circles away and keeps his distance.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is having none of it.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.
Burnett is looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is avoiding it.
Burnett is looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is avoiding it.
Burnett wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a leg kick that knocks Burnett off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2, right into the meat.
Burnett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickenbacker v.2 circles away.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 moves away
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2 misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets a clinch.
Burnett trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett letting Rickenbacker v.2 take a breather here.
Burnett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burnett moves in looking to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 pushes him off.
Rickenbacker v.2 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burnett throws a head kick but Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burnett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rickenbacker v.2 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a right hand that Burnett ducks under and follows up with a left that Burnett also avoids with ease.
Burnett clinches up with Rickenbacker v.2 and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 had his way with Brandon Burnett in that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Burnett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2 misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burnett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Rickenbacker v.2 misses.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rickenbacker v.2 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice looking body kick.
Burnett wants to clinch.
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.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to chop away at Burnett's legs.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a head kick.
Burnett closes the distance and pushes Rickenbacker v.2 back into the ropes.
Burnett looking to throw knees to the head but Rickenbacker v.2 is blocking nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to break free but Burnett pushes him back against the ropes.
Burnett connects with a knee to the head.
Burnett misses with a knee to the head.
Burnett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rickenbacker v.2 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Burnett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burnett tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick that misses.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Rickenbacker v.2 there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range.
Burnett blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and Burnett moves out of range easily.
Burnett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws an overhand right that lands on Burnett's shoulder, as Burnett tries to avoid the shot.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burnett's head.
Burnett is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickenbacker v.2 feints and then cracks Burnett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burnett down.
Burnett throws a lazy right hand but Rickenbacker v.2 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is looking to clinch.
Burnett tries to clinch up
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a nice body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 thumps Burnett with a low kick.
Burnett wants to clinch up but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps it at a distance.
Burnett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rickenbacker v.2 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rickenbacker v.2 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnett lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is having none of it.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rickenbacker v.2.
Burnett misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rickenbacker v.2.
Brandon Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Rickenbacker v.2 checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rickenbacker v.2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rickenbacker v.2 swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnett.
Burnett tries to clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rickenbacker v.2 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 retains his welterweight title!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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