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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Coolidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick has chosen Parkway Drive - Dark Days as his entrance music. The key to victory for Reggie Coolidge has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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254 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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, Reggie Coolidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolidge swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kilpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Coolidge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Reggie Coolidge has been cut.
Coolidge misses with a double jab.
Coolidge throws a series of punches but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Coolidge throws a series of punches but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Coolidge throws a nice looking combination but Kilpatrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coolidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coolidge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Luke Kilpatrick has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilpatrick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Coolidge.
Kilpatrick wants to clinch up but Coolidge keeps it at a distance.
Coolidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Coolidge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kilpatrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coolidge.
Coolidge tries to sprawl but Kilpatrick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Still in half guard, Kilpatrick seems content to control.
Coolidge manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Coolidge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilpatrick advances to half guard.
Kilpatrick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kilpatrick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coolidge is looking to escape.
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coolidge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kilpatrick on the ground.
Coolidge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coolidge tries to hold on but Kilpatrick pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Reggie Coolidge's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coolidge working to try and regain half guard.
Kilpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilpatrick wants to control the pace but Coolidge is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Kilpatrick.
Reggie Coolidge's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reggie Coolidge's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Kilpatrick!
Luke Kilpatrick managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torrelio Sacana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Grants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Grants has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Torrelio Sacana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Grants!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grants misses the jab.
Sacana shoots in for a double leg but Grants sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grants misses with a hook. Sacana ducked under it nicely.
Grants pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Grants. No joy for Sacana on that attempt.
A jab from Grants misses.
Grants cracks Sacana with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sacana looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Grants finish him?
It looks like Torrelio Sacana has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grants moves in close and cracks Sacana with a massive right hand! Sacana, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Grants!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Grants!
An out of breath Joseph Grants thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ima Punchon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Souka Sudoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ima Punchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Souka Sudoka!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchon moves into range and clinches up with Sudoka.
Punchon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sudoka.
Sudoka looks gassed!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Punchon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sudoka misses with a punch on the inside.
Punchon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Punchon works Sudoka's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchon moves into the clinch.
Punchon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punchon misses with a wild combination.
Punchon thuds his shin into the meat of Sudoka's side.
Sudoka blocks a head kick by Punchon.
Punchon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sudoka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Punchon walks away with a smile on his face. Sudoka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Punchon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Punchon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchon swinging wildly here.
Sudoka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Punchon lands a jab-cross combination.
Punchon misses with a series of wild punches.
Sudoka moves out of range of the body kick.
Sudoka checks a leg kick nicely.
Sudoka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Punchon tries a head kick but it misses.
Punchon misses with a low kick.
Punchon moves into range and clinches up with Sudoka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Punchon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Punchon.
Punchon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sudoka moves out of range of the body kick.
Punchon lands a nice hook to Sudoka's body. Sudoka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Punchon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Punchon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punchon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Punchon lands a jab to Sudoka's midsection.
Punchon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punchon misses with a head kick.
Sudoka tries to score with a low kick but Punchon moves his leg out of the way.
Punchon rushes Sudoka and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sudoka fails to pull guard.
Ima Punchon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Souka Sudoka.
Punchon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Punchon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Punchon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Punchon has managed to clinch.
Punchon is stalling here.
Punchon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Punchon misses with a series of wild punches.
Punchon lands a nice shot to the body.
Sudoka throws a shot from downtown. Punchon moves away and avoids it.
Ima Punchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchon takes the fight into the clinch.
Punchon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchon.
Punchon manages to break the clinch.
Punchon closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Punchon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Punchon lands a hook that snaps the head of Sudoka backwards.
Sudoka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Punchon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punchon is pressed up against the cage. Sudoka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Punchon down to the mat. Punchon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punchon lands with a hook. Sudoka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sudoka blocks a head kick by Punchon.
Punchon lands a big uppercut and Sudoka crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sudoka looks OK. Punchon waves Sudoka back to his feet!
Sudoka is rocked!
It looks like Souka Sudoka has been cut.
Punchon batters Sudoka with a massive right followed by a huge left! Sudoka is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Punchon lands a final crushing right hand to drop Sudoka to the mat with a gruesome thud! Punchon is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ima Punchon!
Ima Punchon made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Well, my huge penis threw me off balance a few times during the fight, but i overcame that to win the fight. I may tape it to my leg next fight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norris Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sticky Buds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - Why Don't You Get A Job. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Norris Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sticky Buds!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buds tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Buds's head but Buds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buds scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buds dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Buds takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Buds punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Buds with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Cole is breathing heavily.
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!
Buds misses with a wild combination.
Buds lands a right hook to the body.
Buds with a jab.
Buds lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Cole goes down and covers up as Buds starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sticky Buds!
Sticky Buds made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'IM SOOO HIGH'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Kewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Da Silva's choice of entrance music: Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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203 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonny Kewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kewell is defended easily by Da Silva.
Kewell shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Kewell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Kewell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da Silva won't allow Kewell to sweep him here.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kewell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kewell, not yet.
Kewell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Silva's guard.
Kewell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kewell tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Kewell preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kewell trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kewell won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kewell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kewell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Da Silva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kewell is looking to defend but Da Silva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kewell! Da Silva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kewell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosme Cosme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Driello Touredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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242 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cosme Cosme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Driello Touredo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosme has Touredo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cosme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cosme taking a breather.
Touredo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cosme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cosme just leaning against Touredo, taking a breather.
Touredo is trying to trip Cosme. He has hold of a leg but Cosme is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Touredo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cosme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Touredo is fighting to break Cosme's control of his arms but Cosme is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Touredo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cosme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touredo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cosme keeping moving, preventing Touredo from controlling successfully.
Cosme kicks Touredo off and gets to his feet.
Touredo misses the body punch
and Cosme counters with a good low kick that Touredo was not able to check.
Touredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosme moves away.
Touredo throws a right hand that misses
and Cosme counters with a good low kick that Touredo was not able to check.
Touredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosme moves away.
Cosme Cosme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Touredo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Touredo misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touredo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cosme lands a front kick.
Cosme scores with a leg kick.
Touredo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Touredo throws a jab when Cosme was well out of range.
Cosme moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosme stalls.
Cosme tries to stall but Touredo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cosme keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Touredo's efforts to push away.
Cosme slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touredo breaks from the clinch.
Touredo tries to clinch up but Cosme circles away and keeps his distance.
Touredo misses with a body shot.
Cosme swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Touredo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cosme misses with a low kick.
Cosme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Touredo.
A big left from Touredo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosme rushes Touredo and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cosme is looking to break free of the clinch but Touredo has double underhooks.
Touredo tries to score a body lock takedown but Cosme shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cosme Cosme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Driello Touredo.
Touredo is trying to break the clinch but Cosme has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cosme.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Cosme Cosme will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cosme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Touredo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cosme takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Touredo.
Cosme swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Touredo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cosme circles away.
Touredo misses with a double jab.
Touredo tries for a takedown but Cosme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Touredo throws a leg kick but Cosme sees it coming and moves out of range.
Touredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Touredo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosme attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Touredo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Touredo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cosme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Touredo missing with a left hand there. Cosme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cosme tries to land a front kick but Touredo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cosme drives through and clinches with Touredo against the cage.
Cosme breaks the clinch.
Cosme ducks under a wild hook from Touredo.
Touredo moves out of range as Cosme throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touredo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Driello Touredo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cosme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Touredo misses with a series of wild punches.
Driello Touredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cosme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cosme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Touredo blocks the body kick.
Cosme pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cosme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Touredo throws a right and a left that Cosme avoids nicely.
Touredo throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touredo throws a sloppy head kick and Cosme moves out of range easily.
Cosme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cosme closes the distance and clinches.
Cosme prevents the takedown attempt.
Cosme Cosme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Driello Touredo.
Stalling in the clinch from Cosme.
Touredo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Touredo trying to land knees to the body.
Touredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Touredo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cosme throws a lazy body kick
and Touredo counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosme shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Driello Touredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Touredo throws out a leg kick but Cosme moves out of range and Touredo only half commits.
Nice body kick there by Cosme.
Cosme misses with a kick to the body.
Touredo is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cosme.
Touredo throws a chopping leg kick but Cosme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cosme leaves Touredo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Touredo is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Touredo shoots in but Cosme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Driello Touredo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Touredo connects with a nice looking jab.
Touredo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Touredo misses the body punch
and Cosme counters with a stiff right hand.
Cosme wants to slow Touredo down by chopping away at his legs.
Touredo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cosme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Touredo misses
and Cosme counters with a thumping low kick.
Touredo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Touredo!
Touredo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Touredo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cosme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosme checks a leg kick.
Touredo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Touredo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cosme.
Cosme misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Touredo misses its intended target.
Cosme throws a low kick, looking for Touredo's leg but Touredo calmly moves out of range.
Cosme stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Touredo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cosme looks for the body kick but Touredo saw that one coming.
Cosme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Touredo misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosme scores with a hook to the body. Touredo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cosme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Touredo misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Touredo. Cosme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosme throws a chopping leg kick but Touredo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cosme is looking to clinch.
Touredo throws a looping overhand right but Cosme ducks down to avoid it.
Cosme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Touredo thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosme misses with a low kick as Touredo jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosme throws a leg kick that is checked
and Touredo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cosme.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cosme. That's going to slow Touredo down.
Cosme throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Touredo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Touredo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Touredo misses the target.
Cosme throws out a leg kick but Touredo moves out of range and Cosme only half commits.
Touredo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cosme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Touredo manages to avoid it.
Cosme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Touredo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cosme.
Cosme misses with a body shot.
Touredo swings widly with a right hand
and Cosme counters with a body kick that stops Touredo in his tracks momentarily.
Touredo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cosme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Touredo misses with the body kick
and Cosme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cosme scores with a head kick. Touredo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Touredo slips under a jab from Cosme.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Touredo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cosme.
Cosme does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cosme throws a head kick but Touredo moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosme Cosme showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cosme has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosme Cosme!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Balaur Bondoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bondoc kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is T.I. - I'm Flexin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Balaur Bondoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wrestling Bot!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot throws a body punch but Bondoc moves out of range.
Bot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bot tries for a takedown but Bondoc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bot.
Bot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bondoc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balaur Bondoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Bot.
Bot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Bot.
Bondoc can't do much from the bottom here.
Bot working the ground and pound but Bondoc is defending the strikes.
Bot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bondoc is trying to control Bot's posture but Bot avoids it.
Bot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bondoc keeps working.
Bot working away.
Bondoc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot grinds an elbow into Bondoc's temple.
Bondoc is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bot connects with a decent elbow.
Bondoc tries to buck Bot off but Bot is having none of it.
Bot in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bondoc rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bot's guard! Nice work there by Bondoc!
Bondoc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bot scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bondoc.
Wrestling Bot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bondoc counters with a three punch combo that has Bot backing up. Bot nods at Bondoc to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bot with a poor takedown
and Bondoc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bondoc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Bondoc.
Bot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bondoc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bondoc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bondoc defends it nicely.
Bot has his takedown stuffed
and Bondoc counters with a nice body shot.
Bot looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bot. Bondoc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bot has his takedown stuffed
and Bot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bot fails with the takedown
and Bondoc counters with a stiff right hand.
Bondoc looks to land a combination but Bot avoids it well.
Bot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bondoc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bot swinging wildly here.
Bondoc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc misses with a head kick.
Bot misses with a takedown
and Bondoc counters with a three punch combo that has Bot backing up. Bot nods at Bondoc to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bondoc misses with a wild combination.
Bot fails with a takedown attempt.
Bot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bondoc is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balaur Bondoc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bondoc misses with a double jab.
Bot shoots in for a double leg but Bondoc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bondoc misses with a few strikes there.
Balaur Bondoc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bot tries for a takedown but Bondoc circles away easily
and Bondoc counters with a three punch combo that has Bot backing up. Bot nods at Bondoc to acknowledge the strikes.
Bot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bondoc avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bot.
You can see the frustration on Bondoc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bondoc is trying to control Bot's posture but Bot avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bot is trying to get an arm triangle but Bondoc is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot cracks Bondoc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bondoc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bot on the ground.
Bondoc takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bondoc is trying to improve his position.
Bondoc takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bondoc gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bondoc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bondoc tries to get out of the position.
Bot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bondoc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bondoc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bot working over Bondoc with some ground and pound. Bondoc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bondoc has hold of Bot's hands but Bot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bondoc pushes Bot off and gets back to his feet.
Bot looking to score a takedown here. Bondoc is defending well but Bot drives through and ends up in Bondoc's guard.
Bot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bondoc is looking to stand up but Bot isn't so interested in that idea.
Bot trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bot being controlled here momentarily.
Bot working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bondoc is looking to stand up but Bot isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bondoc has Bot pulled in close to control his posture.
Bot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bot looking to pass the guard.
Bondoc wants to sweep but no luck.
Bot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bondoc is working an open guard so Bot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bot dives in and grabs Bondoc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bondoc pushes down on Bot's head and hops out.
Balaur Bondoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Bot.
Bot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bondoc counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bondoc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bot stands and steps away. Bondoc gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Bondoc as Bot shoots in.
Bot avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Bondoc misses.
Bondoc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bot manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Bot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bot working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bondoc in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bondoc tries to hold on but Bot postures up.
Bot lands a heavy elbow.
Bot with shots to the head and body - Bondoc looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bondoc is in a horrible position here. Bot smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bondoc wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bot.
Bot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bondoc tries to reverse the position but Bot maintains control.
Bot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot lands a heavy elbow.
Bot with shots to the head and body - Bondoc looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bot with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bot breaks from Bondoc's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bondoc tries to reverse the position but Bot maintains control.
Bot lands a heavy elbow.
Bondoc is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bot landing punches.
Oh Bondoc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bondoc seems to have got his legs back now.
Bot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot landing strikes from the mount and Bondoc is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bondoc is desperately trying to improve his position but Bot has a good base and remains in mount.
Bot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bondoc is trying desperately to improve position.
Bot lands a nice shot to the head.
Bot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bot is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bondoc has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bondoc!
Wrestling Bot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bondoc won't allow Bot to sweep him here.
Bondoc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bondoc stands up and waves to Bot to follow him.
Bot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot dominating with strikes here.
Bondoc is bucking up trying to escape but Bot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bot with a couple of short strikes.
Bondoc tries to lock up and control but Bot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bondoc is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bot landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Bondoc that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bot dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bot lands a big elbow.
Bot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc is bucking up trying to escape but Bot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bondoc in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bot looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bondoc covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestling Bot!
A relieved looking Wrestling Bot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hodson comes to the cage accompanied by Break Some Off by KoRn. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Hodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five Sixteen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hodson is fending him off so far but Five Sixteen persists. Nope, Hodson circles away and we're back to standing.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hodson as he jumps to the side.
Hodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hodson.
Five Sixteen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hodson to the ground. Five Sixteen is now in Hodson's guard.
Hodson wants to stand and escape but Five Sixteen is having none of it.
Five Sixteen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hodson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Five Sixteen has Hodson in his guard.
Five Sixteen is trying to keep Hodson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen keeping full guard, as Hodson tries to pass.
Hodson tries to stand but Five Sixteen is controlling from the bottom.
Five Sixteen wants to improve his position but instead Hodson has moved into half guard.
Five Sixteen trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodson prevents Five Sixteen from improving his position.
Five Sixteen is pressing down on Hodson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hodson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Five Sixteen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hodson stacks Five Sixteen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hodson!
Five Sixteen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hodson off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodson is in a bad position with Five Sixteen working for a choke. Hodson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Five Sixteen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hodson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Five Sixteen's guard.
Five Sixteen controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hodson manages to get himself to full guard.
Hodson keeping moving, preventing Five Sixteen from controlling successfully.
Five Sixteen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hodson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Five Sixteen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew Five Sixteen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hodson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Five Sixteen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hodson throws a nice looking combination but Five Sixteen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Five Sixteen shoots in but Hodson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hodson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Five Sixteen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hodson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hodson is trying to get back to his feet.
Five Sixteen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hodson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hodson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Five Sixteen swings around for an armbar but Hodson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Five Sixteen's guard.
Five Sixteen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Five Sixteen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Five Sixteen looking for a guillotine here but Hodson defends easily.
Hodson wanted to stand there but Five Sixteen had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodson stopping the sweep attempt from Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthew Five Sixteen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen pulls Hodson in to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hodson misses with a hook.
Hodson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hodson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hodson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hodson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hodson sprawls well. Hodson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Five Sixteen gets slowly back to his feet.
Matt Hodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hodson on his heels. He'll look to pass Hodson's guard now, I'm sure.
Five Sixteen wants to control from the top but Hodson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Five Sixteen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hodson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Five Sixteen, into his guard.
Five Sixteen is trying to control the position but Hodson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hodson stuffs the takedown.
Hodson gets a clinch.
Hodson stalling.
Five Sixteen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hodson after a bit of a struggle.
Hodson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hodson instigates a clinch.
Hodson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hodson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Hodson.
Hodson breaks the clinch.
Five Sixteen gets the takedown into side control.
Five Sixteen controls the position.
Five Sixteen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hodson keeps working.
Five Sixteen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hodson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen trying to control the action but Hodson is working from the bottom.
Five Sixteen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hodson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Matt Hodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Five Sixteen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hodson keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hodson is trying to get back to full guard.
Five Sixteen trying to control the action but Hodson is working from the bottom.
Hodson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hodson is just riding it out for now. Five Sixteen eventually gives up the hold.
Hodson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hodson kicks Five Sixteen off and gets back to his feet.
Hodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Five Sixteen is just out of range.
Matthew Five Sixteen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Five Sixteen throws a hook but Hodson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Hodson.
I think Five Sixteen 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Five Sixteen!
An intense looking Matthew Five Sixteen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you Jesus.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hairik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat. Hunt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If You're Gonna Be Dumb kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hairik Hunt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hairik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Jenkins's body.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins's cut is getting worse.
Jenkins tries to clinch up
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hairik Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to break free but Jenkins has control.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins walks into a jab.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination.
Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jenkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt clinches.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing.
Jenkins gets control of Hunt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jenkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to get up but he can't break Jenkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jenkins working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Jenkins is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hunt rolls with it to try and escape but Jenkins cranks on the arm and Hunt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins!
Leeeeooooooorrrrrryyyyy Jenkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis deFunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirby has chosen eye of the tiger as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Stone Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
deFunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirby scores with a jab.
Kirby throws a leg kick but deFunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
deFunes clinches up with Kirby and pushes him back against the cage.
deFunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirby backwards.
deFunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kirby.
Kirby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirby misses the shot to the body.
Luis deFunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby thumps deFunes with a low kick.
Kirby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kirby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kirby rushes deFunes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
deFunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
deFunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
deFunes blocks an elbow strike.
deFunes lands with a light punch inside.
deFunes lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes misses with some punches.
Kirby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from deFunes.
deFunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kirby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kirby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
deFunes avoids the elbow strike from Kirby, against the cage.
deFunes lands with a left to the head.
Kirby lands an elbow just above deFunes 's eye.
Nice elbow from Kirby.
Kirby tries to land knees in the clinch but deFunes avoids the damage to the body.
Kirby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirby.
Kirby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kirby.
Kirby tries a body shot but deFunes blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kirby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
deFunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirby.
deFunes has a couple of punches blocked by Kirby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
deFunes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kirby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Kirby.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirby just misses with a elbow thrown towards deFunes's brow.
deFunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
deFunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
deFunes blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from deFunes on the inside.
deFunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirby.
Kirby pushes off an throws an elbow but deFunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
deFunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirby's elbow.
A short left from deFunes.
Kirby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from deFunes fails to land.
deFunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirby misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deFunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kirby.
It looks like Luis deFunes has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirby just misses with a elbow thrown towards deFunes's brow.
deFunes throws a head punch that misses.
Kirby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kirby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
deFunes can't find room to land a body shot as Kirby controls the action.
Kirby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
deFunes just leaning against Kirby, taking a breather.
Kirby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
deFunes avoids the elbow strike from Kirby, against the cage.
Kirby misses with an elbow over the top.
deFunes working aggressively here.
Kirby missing with knees to the body.
Kirby landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kirby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kirby lands a left hand.
Kirby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kirby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
deFunes avoiding damage as Kirby throws knees to the body.
Kirby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kirby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
deFunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirbys head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by deFunes.
deFunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
deFunes avoiding damage.
deFunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirby.
deFunes misses with the head strike.
Kirby lands a shoulder strike.
Kirby throws a head punch that misses.
Kirby trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirby just misses with a elbow thrown towards deFunes's brow.
deFunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirby's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but deFunes checks it well.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses.
Kirby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Kirby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis deFunes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
deFunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
deFunes avoids the head kick by Kirby.
deFunes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
deFunes pushes Kirby away with a front kick.
Kirby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. deFunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirby scores with a leg kick.
Kirby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
deFunes throws a head kick that Kirby semi-blocks.
deFunes throws a series of punches but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirby swings wildly with an uppercut but deFunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
deFunes tries to work over Kirby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirby lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Kirby.
Kirby lands an elbow that stopped deFunes in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stone Kirby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirby lands a damaging elbow.
Kirby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. deFunes is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from deFunes.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirby throws an elbow but misses.
Kirby lands a shot to the body.
deFunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirby is trying to push deFunes away but deFunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kirby being controlled against the cage.
Kirby gets through deFunes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
deFunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
deFunes avoiding damage as Kirby throws knees to the body.
Kirby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from deFunes.
deFunes lands with a right to the head.
Kirby pushes off an throws an elbow but deFunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kirby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
deFunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
deFunes wants to stall.
deFunes tries to work over Kirby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
deFunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kirby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from deFunes.
deFunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirby controls his hands.
Kirby lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirby throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirby.
deFunes avoids the elbow strike from Kirby, against the cage.
Kirby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kirby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
deFunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirby can't find room to land a body shot as deFunes controls the action.
deFunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirby.
A body shot lands from deFunes.
deFunes throws a head punch that misses.
deFunes lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deFunes misses with a punch on the inside.
deFunes lands a nice uppercut.
deFunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
deFunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kirby throws an elbow but it misses.
deFunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
deFunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
deFunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirby misses with an elbow strike.
deFunes blocks an elbow strike from Kirby.
Kirby throws an elbow but it misses.
deFunes cracks Kirby with a nice body shot.
Kirby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirby misses with a body punch.
deFunes blocking some punches.
Kirby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
deFunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for deFunes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby lands an elbow inside that deFunes shrugs off.
deFunes lands with a right to the head.
Kirby throws a head punch that misses.
deFunes blocks a body shot from Kirby.
deFunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirby.
deFunes leaning against his opponent.
Kirby misses with a short punch on the inside.
deFunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
deFunes blocks an elbow strike from Kirby.
deFunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
deFunes is trying to stall.
deFunes avoiding damage as Kirby throws knees to the body.
Kirby struggles to land a body shot inside as deFunes controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirby lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirby just misses with a elbow thrown towards deFunes's brow.
deFunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirbys head.
Kirby lands a left hand.
deFunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luis deFunes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis deFunes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
deFunes throws a head kick but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby lands a right hook to the body.
deFunes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kirby misses with a low kick.
deFunes checks a leg kick.
Kirby blocks a head kick by deFunes.
deFunes throws a sloppy head kick and Kirby moves out of range easily.
deFunes misses with a low kick.
deFunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirby throws a right and a left that both miss.
deFunes throws a body punch but Kirby moves out of range.
deFunes lands a front kick.
deFunes lands with a hook. Kirby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
deFunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
deFunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes throws a head kick but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby rushes deFunes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
deFunes avoiding damage as Kirby throws knees to the body.
deFunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
deFunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kirby misses with a hook to the ribs.
deFunes misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
deFunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirby misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirby just misses with a elbow thrown towards deFunes's brow.
A shot in the inside from Kirby.
Kirby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kirby lands an elbow inside.
Kirby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. deFunes is defending well for now.
deFunes blocks an elbow strike from Kirby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby blocking some punches.
deFunes misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from deFunes.
Kirby tries to land knees in the clinch but deFunes avoids the damage to the body.
Kirby is trying to break the clinch but deFunes has him pressed against the cage.
deFunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirby misses with an elbow strike.
Kirby misses with a punch on the inside.
deFunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirby.
Kirby throws a punch but it's blocked by deFunes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirby.
Kirby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
deFunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
deFunes blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Kirby.
Kirby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kirby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
deFunes dodges an elbow strike from Kirby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirby throws an elbow but misses.
Kirby throws a punch but it's blocked by deFunes.
deFunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirby backwards.
deFunes takes an elbow to the temple.
deFunes taking a breather.
Kirby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with deFunes, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
deFunes pushes Kirby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirby lands a damaging elbow.
Kirby landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from deFunes fails to land.
deFunes throws a head punch that misses.
deFunes blocking some punches.
Kirby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
deFunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirby controls his hands.
Kirby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
deFunes misses with the head strike.
deFunes blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
deFunes blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, deFunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
deFunes works on Kirby's body with a couple of short punches.
Kirby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
deFunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirby.
deFunes is looking to control Kirby's arms but Kirby gets an underhook and turns him. Now deFunes has his back to the cage.
Kirby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and deFunes avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from deFunes.
Kirby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
deFunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirby throws an elbow that misses.
deFunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
deFunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deFunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
deFunes takes an elbow to the temple.
Kirby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kirby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
deFunes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stone Kirby.
Well Kirby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stone Kirby!
Stone Kirby took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I won the last fight too. I'm glad I came with my game face and won this one too! Much love to my fans!'.
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