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HTCA 63 - Ignatiev vs. Rubble PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Moraca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dom Moraca has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ulf Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dom Moraca!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schmidt but Schmidt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moraca looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice uppercut there from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a big right hand that sends Moraca crashing to the mat! Schmidt stays standing though and waves Moraca back to his feet!
Moraca is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt connects with a stiff jab that staggers Moraca - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ulf Schmidt!
A relieved looking Ulf Schmidt 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Dapalong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Dapalong!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dapalong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lombard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dapalong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lombard dodges the punch combination from Dapalong.
A swing and a miss from Dapalong.
Dapalong misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Dapalong.
Dapalong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dapalong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dapalong throws a series of strikes that have Lombard backpedaling.
Lombard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dapalong fails to land with a series of punches.
Lombard looks to land a combination but Dapalong avoids it well.
Dapalong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dapalong throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
Dapalong misses with an uppercut. Lombard saw that one coming.
Lombard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dapalong circles away quickly and effectively.
Lombard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dapalong misses with a series of wild punches.
Lombard throws a lazy right hand but Dapalong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombard misses with a lunging right hand
and Dapalong counters with a crisp one two that drops Lombard! Dapalong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lombard to his feet! Lombard is in big trouble!
Lombard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dapalong tries to bum rush Lombard with a series of wild strikes but Lombard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Lombard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dapalong throws a right and a left that Lombard avoids nicely.
Lombard misses with a hook. Dapalong ducked under it nicely.
Dapalong throws a right hand that Lombard ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombard also avoids with ease.
Dapalong missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dapalong throws an overhand right that has Lombard reeling! Dapalong follows up with more punches and Lombard is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Dapalong!
Vincent Dapalong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gouki Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Dagger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
World class 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gouki Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Dagger!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakuraba misses with a wild combination.
Dagger moves into the clinch.
Sakuraba is trying to break free.
Dagger is trying to trip Sakuraba. He has hold of a leg but Sakuraba is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dagger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dagger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dagger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dagger is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dagger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakuraba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dagger on the ground.
It looks like Dagger might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jim Dagger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dagger closes the distance and clinches.
Dagger tightens his grip and picks Sakuraba up, before dumping him to the ground. Sakuraba manages to land in guard.
Dagger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger throwing strikes from guard but Sakuraba blocks nicely.
Dagger won't allow Sakuraba to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dagger.
Sakuraba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dagger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sakuraba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dagger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dagger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakuraba's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dagger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dagger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakuraba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dagger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakuraba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dagger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakuraba's head.
Still in half guard, Dagger seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dagger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dagger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakuraba defending well though.
Ground and pound from Dagger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sakuraba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dagger.
Dagger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dagger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuraba scores with a three punch combo!
Dagger has Sakuraba up against the cage in a clinch.
Dagger has Sakuraba pressed against the cage, preventing Sakuraba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakuraba tries to break free but Dagger pushes him back against the cage.
Dagger works on Sakuraba's body with a couple of short punches.
Dagger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sakuraba.
Dagger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dagger scoring with some ground and pound.
Dagger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dagger throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dagger drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dagger seems to have locked his on tight now - Sakuraba screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dagger, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jim Dagger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott King!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bernardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bernardo.
Scott King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands a nice hook to Bernardo's body. Bernardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bernardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting King counter with a right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by King.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bernardo can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bernardo tries to improve position but can't.
Bernardo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on King's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
King slows the pace down in half guard.
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
King wants to control but Bernardo is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo manages to get to full guard.
Bernardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bernardo is trying to keep King in close.
Bernardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Bernardo is trying to keep King in close.
Bernardo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for King!
King holds of for dear life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
King has given up his back here. Will Bernardo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Bernardo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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!
Bernardo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
King wants to control his opponent's hands but Bernardo gets his hands free.
Bernardo working for the choke.
Bernardo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bernardo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. King defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo is persistently looking for the submission but King is defending it well.
King fending off the submission attempt from Bernardo.
Bernardo is persistently looking for the submission but King is defending it well.
King trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernardo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but King has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo is looking for the choke from the back position but King is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King showing good submission defense here.
King defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
King looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bernardo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. King defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Bernardo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bernardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Bernardo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bernardo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King catches Bernardo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Bernardo's guard.
Bernardo keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
Bernardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bernardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bernardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bernardo keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Bernardo trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Bernardo wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King scores with punches from side control.
Bernardo is looking for a sweep.
Bernardo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bernardo tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
Bernardo is being controlled here.
Bernardo struggling a bit here.
Bernardo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bernardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bernardo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bernardo defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernardo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of King's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take King's back!
Bernardo trying to control.
Bernardo working for the choke.
Bernardo keeps control of the position as King tries to break free.
Bernardo working for a choke but King is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King won't enjoy being in this position. Bernardo looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - King is tapping - it's over boys! Bernardo picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernardo Bernardo!
After winning the bout, Bernardo Bernardo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Batsbak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Batsbak!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batsbak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siwon momentarily.
Batsbak is looking to score with low kicks.
Richard Batsbak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batsbak misses with a lunging right hand
and Siwon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batsbak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siwon.
Batsbak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Batsbak throws an off balance right hand
and Siwon counters with a straight right hand.
Batsbak throws a nice looking combination but Siwon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siwon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Siwon.
Batsbak misses with a body shot
letting Siwon counter with a right hand.
Siwon avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Siwon blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batsbak misses with a straight left.
Siwon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batsbak.
Batsbak misses with a right hand
enabling Siwon to counter with a crisp jab.
Batsbak tries to bum rush Siwon with a series of wild strikes but Siwon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Siwon. That snapped Batsbak's head back.
Siwon staying out of range there.
Batsbak tried to score with a low kick but Siwon checks it.
Siwon with a jab.
Siwon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Choi Siwon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Siwon as he connects with a hook.
Siwon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Siwon.
Batsbak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Batsbak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siwon.
Siwon just misses with a punch to the body.
Siwon checks the leg kick.
Batsbak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siwon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batsbak misses with a double jab
and Siwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Batsbak throws out a leg kick but Siwon moves out of range and Batsbak only half commits.
Batsbak misses with a left hand
and Siwon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batsbak misses with a two punch combination.
Siwon connects with a crisp jab.
Batsbak misses with a right hand
and Siwon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Siwon. Those never looked like landing.
Batsbak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siwon.
Batsbak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siwon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batsbak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siwon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Batsbak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siwon throws a lazy right hand but Batsbak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batsbak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak misses with a low kick as Siwon jumps back.
Batsbak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Siwon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Batsbak tries for a takedown but Siwon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batsbak throws a body punch but Siwon moves out of range.
Batsbak swings widly with a right hand
and Siwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batsbak misses with a looping right.
Siwon misses with a combination
and Batsbak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siwon blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Siwon. Those never looked like landing.
Siwon throws a lazy right hand but Batsbak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Choi Siwon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Siwon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batsbak misses with a body shot
and Siwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siwon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Batsbak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siwon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batsbak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siwon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batsbak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siwon takes one on the button.
Siwon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Siwon does no damage.
Batsbak ducks under a wild hook from Siwon.
Batsbak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Siwon counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick by Siwon misses
and Batsbak counters with a two punch combo.
Siwon throws the left hand but Batsbak avoids the punch easily.
Siwon digs a good hook to Batsbak's body.
Batsbak throws the left hand but Siwon avoids the punch easily.
Batsbak thows a body shot but no joy.
Batsbak misses the shot to the body.
Choi Siwon is winning the standup battle so far.
Batsbak swings for the body but Siwon moves out of range.
Batsbak lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Siwon checks it well.
Batsbak swings for the body but Siwon moves out of range.
Batsbak throws a lazy uppercut
and Siwon counters with a series of strikes. Batsbak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batsbak throws a lazy uppercut
and Siwon counters with a nice uppercut.
Siwon scores with the left hand. Batsbak knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Batsbak. Those never looked like landing.
Batsbak misses with a left hand
and Siwon counters with a series of strikes. Batsbak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Siwon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batsbak.
Batsbak takes a swing at Siwon's ribcage but misses.
Batsbak is breathing heavily.
Batsbak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siwon.
Choi Siwon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Batsbak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon tries to bum rush Batsbak with a series of wild strikes but Batsbak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batsbak throws a right hand that misses
and Siwon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Batsbak 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.
Siwon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batsbak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batsbak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siwon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siwon connects with the punch.
Siwon lands a nice shot that snaps Batsbak's head back.
Batsbak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siwon.
Batsbak thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak tries to land a leg kick but Siwon saw it coming and moves away.
Siwon misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Batsbak misses.
Batsbak walks into a left hand.
Siwon tests Batsbak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siwon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batsbak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Siwon slips under a jab from Batsbak.
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 Choi Siwon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Batsbak swings for the body but Siwon moves out of range.
Batsbak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Batsbak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siwon was well out of range. Poor timing from Batsbak.
Siwon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Batsbak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Siwon is looking for a triangle but Batsbak pushes his legs off easily.
Batsbak throwing strikes from guard but Siwon blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siwon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siwon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batsbak is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siwon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batsbak manages to get himself to full guard.
Siwon trying to control the position from guard on top but Batsbak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siwon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batsbak looking for a guillotine here but Siwon defends easily.
Siwon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Siwon wants to control but Batsbak is keeping him busy.
Siwon cracks Batsbak with a big right hand but Batsbak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak is trying to get back to his feet.
Siwon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Batsbak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Siwon is looking to take a break and control but Batsbak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batsbak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siwon trying to control the position but Batsbak is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Siwon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Batsbak is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Siwon take his back! Uh oh - Siwon has got a rear naked choke here! Batsbak is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Choi Siwon!
Choi Siwon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Omalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Gorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seamus Omalley!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Gorden blocks the low kick.
Omalley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gorden throws out the jab.
Gorden looks for a takedown but Omalley sprawls well.
Omalley slaps away a takedown attempt from Gorden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gorden shoots in for a takedown but Omalley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Gorden. No joy for Omalley on that attempt.
Gorden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omalley circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorden.
Omalley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A cross from Gorden lands.
Gorden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gorden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Omalley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Omalley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Omalley wants to sweep but no luck.
Omalley is adopting a defensive guard.
Gorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Omalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omalley working a defensive guard here.
Gorden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Seamus Omalley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gorden shoots in but no luck this time.
Gorden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omalley sprawls well. Omalley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gorden gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden scores with a nice strike.
Omalley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Omalley swivels and escapes.
Omalley throws a leg kick that misses.
Omalley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gorden's calf.
Gorden shoots for a takedown but Omalley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gorden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omalley's waist but Omalley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gorden off to one side.
Omalley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorden shoots in for a takedown but Omalley shows good takedown defense.
Gorden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Omalley back to the cage. Gorden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Omalley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorden checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omalley tries a low kick but Gorden avoids it.
Omalley dodges the punch combination from Gorden.
Gorden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Omalley counters with a body kick.
Omalley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gorden shoots in and drives through. Omalley sprawls well.
Omalley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Omalley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Omalley works his way to his opponent's back.
Gorden defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Omalley's arms.
Gorden prevents Omalley from getting a body triangle.
Omalley has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gorden has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorden is in bad spot here.
Gorden staying busy and making it hard for Omalley to control.
Omalley doesn't have the hooks in and Gorden manages to turn into his guard.
Omalley 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.
Gorden tries to free his leg and advance position but Omalley is retaining full guard.
Gorden is pushing down on Omalley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Omalley is fighting to maintain full guard but Gorden has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omalley wants to sweep but Gorden has passed to side control!
Omalley is not content to let Gorden control the position.
Gorden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Omalley's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Omalley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Omalley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Omalley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gorden under the eye.
Omalley takes a swing at Gorden's ribcage but misses.
Omalley closes the distance and clinches up with Gorden, looking for a takedown. Omalley pushes Gorden against the cage but Gorden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gorden avoids a kick to the body.
Gorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorden throws a series of punches but Omalley moves out of range.
Omalley throws a hook but Gorden avoids it easily.
Gorden moves out of range as Omalley strikes.
Gorden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gorden dives in and grabs Omalley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omalley pushes down on Gorden's head and hops out.
Omalley throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Omalley.
Omalley throws the kick towards the body but Gorden avoids it.
Nice jab there from Omalley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Omalley avoids it really well and circles away.
Omalley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Omalley, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Omalley.
Seamus Omalley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omalley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jeff Gorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omalley misses with a hook.
Omalley misses with a body kick.
Omalley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omalley lands a leg kick that knocks Gorden off balance momentarily.
Omalley throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gorden. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omalley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Omalley.
Omalley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gorden blocks a head kick by Omalley.
Gorden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Omalley.
Omalley shoots in and drives through. Gorden sprawls well.
Jeff Gorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Omalley.
Gorden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Omalley as he jumps to the side.
Gorden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omalley as he avoids it easily.
Gorden feints and as Omalley raises his hands in defense, Gorden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jeff Gorden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorden wants to control from the top but Omalley keeps moving.
Gorden stays in close to Omalley's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omalley's guard.
Gorden wants to control but Omalley is keeping him busy.
Gorden stalling away here and it's allowed Omalley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Omalley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorden's guard.
Gorden is trying to control the position but Omalley postures up.
Omalley looking to pass the guard.
Gorden manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gorden controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omalley is squirming around, avoiding Gorden's attempts to control the action.
Gorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omalley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gorden avoids the attempt from Omalley to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omalley tries to improve his position but Gorden has taken his back! Gorden has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Omalley tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gorden pushes Omalley away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Gorden!
After winning the bout, Jeff Gorden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Godbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbeard comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen. Tyson Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robin Godbeard's chin.
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27
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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26
177 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Godbeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Jackson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godbeard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Godbeard sprawls well. Godbeard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Godbeard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robin Godbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Godbeard as he avoids it easily.
Godbeard misses with a double jab.
Godbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Godbeard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Godbeard throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Godbeard sprawls well.
Robin Godbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Godbeard.
Godbeard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Godbeard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Godbeard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Godbeard.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Godbeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godbeard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Godbeard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Godbeard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Godbeard throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Godbeard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Godbeard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Godbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Godbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Godbeard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Godbeard was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson trying to control but Godbeard is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godbeard controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Godbeard, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Godbeard against the cage but Godbeard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Godbeard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Godbeard tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Godbeard to the ground. Godbeard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robin Godbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jackson.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Godbeard fails to land with a series of punches.
Godbeard throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Godbeard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Godbeard.
Godbeard lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Godbeard tries a head kick but it misses.
Godbeard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Robin Godbeard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson moves out of range as Godbeard throws a body kick.
Godbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Godbeard.
Good leg kick by Godbeard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard tries a head kick but it misses.
Godbeard is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Godbeard.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Godbeard which made him look bad.
Godbeard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Godbeard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Godbeard keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Robin Godbeard just wasn't active enough.
Jackson moves out of range as Godbeard strikes.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Godbeard throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Robin Godbeard is winning the standup battle so far.
Godbeard misses with a few strikes there.
Godbeard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godbeard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Godbeard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Godbeard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Godbeard sees it coming and defends easily.
Godbeard wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson trying to advance position but Godbeard counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Godbeard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Godbeard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson pushes a forearm under Godbeard's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Godbeard is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Crack Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patch Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crack Corn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jimmy cracks heads and he dont care. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
165 lbs
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22
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Good knees
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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
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Crack Corn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patch Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Crack Corn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thomas managing to control the position.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crack Corn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crack Corn looking to pass the guard.
Crack Corn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crack Corn stops Thomas from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crack Corn wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Crack Corn stops Thomas from standing up.
Crack Corn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack Corn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Crack Corn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack Corn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Crack Corn.
Crack Corn slips a nice elbow through Thomas's hands, connecting with Thomas's forehead.
Crack Corn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crack Corn.
Crack Corn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Thomas is staying active underneath Crack Corn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Crack Corn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thomas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas kicks off Crack Corn and gets to his feet.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crack Corn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack Corn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crack Corn with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crack Corn lands a couple of elbows.
Crack Corn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crack Corn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crack Corn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crack Corn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crack Corn throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Crack Corn trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crack Corn won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Thomas wants to stand but Crack Corn is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crack Corn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Crack Corn from controlling successfully.
Thomas controls Crack Corn momentarily but Crack Corn frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crack Corn leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crack Corn slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jimmy Crack Corn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patch Thomas.
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Crack Corn!
Crack Corn blocking the ground and pound.
Thomas is landing with some decent strikes but Crack Corn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a sloppy strike and Crack Corn uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Crack Corn has ended up in Thomas's guard.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crack Corn.
Crack Corn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crack Corn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Crack Corn tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Crack Corn throwing strikes but missing.
Crack Corn wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crack Corn wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Crack Corn is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Crack Corn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crack Corn avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Patch Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Crack Corn circles away easily
and Crack Corn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Jimmy Crack Corn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patch Thomas.
Crack Corn lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Crack Corn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thomas sneaks back into half guard.
Thomas is refusing to be controlled, as Crack Corn sits in half guard.
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!
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crack Corn.
Crack Corn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crack Corn stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Crack Corn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crack Corn.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crack Corn lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack Corn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thomas pushes Crack Corn off looking to stand but Crack Corn dives back in and keeps control.
Crack Corn trying to mount his opponent but Thomas defends it.
Crack Corn passes to full mount!
Thomas really wants to buck Crack Corn off and get back to his feet.
Thomas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Crack Corn prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
Crack Corn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
Crack Corn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crack Corn is landing with some decent strikes but Thomas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn working Thomas over with strikes here.
Crack Corn landing punches.
Crack Corn with a couple of short strikes.
Crack Corn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thomas can't escape the position.
Crack Corn landing strikes from the mount and Thomas is in trouble!
Thomas is rocked!
Crack Corn scoring with strikes but Thomas is staying in there.
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can Crack Corn finish him?
Crack Corn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crack Corn postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Thomas in real trouble here! The ref calls for Thomas to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Crack Corn!
Jimmy Crack Corn opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubble has chosen Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Birigiz Ignatiev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barney Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubble keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rubble misses with an uppercut.
Rubble checks a low kick from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Rubble checks a leg kick.
Ignatiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatiev checks a leg kick.
Ignatiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatiev dodges the punch combination from Rubble.
Rubble moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatiev.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tries to land a body kick
and Rubble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatiev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rubble throws a hook but Ignatiev avoids it easily.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but Rubble checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatiev.
Rubble jabs Ignatiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rubble misses with a two punch combination.
Rubble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Rubble misses with a hook
and Ignatiev counters with a body kick that stops Rubble in his tracks momentarily.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rubble.
Ignatiev feints and then cracks Rubble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rubble down.
Rubble throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatiev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rubble's calf.
Nice body kick there by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubble throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but Rubble moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rubble blocks the body kick.
Rubble misses with a body kick.
Rubble throws a solid leg kick but Ignatiev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rubble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Rubble moves out of range.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubble checks it well.
Rubble looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Rubble.
A big right from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rubble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubble avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatiev.
Rubble throws a big shot that misses.
Rubble throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatiev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Rubble moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Ignatiev blocks the low kick.
Ignatiev slips a jab and a cross from Rubble.
Barney Rubble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Ignatiev misses
and Rubble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatiev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rubble.
Rubble throws a leg kick which misses Ignatiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatiev tries to avoid it.
Ignatiev defending well as Rubble loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatiev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rubble if he has to take too many more of those.
Ignatiev tries to land a leg kick but Rubble saw it coming and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatiev!
Rubble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ignatiev 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubble's corner calls for a 1-2. Rubble obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rubble checks a leg kick.
Rubble clobbers Ignatiev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble throws a hook to the side of Ignatiev's head but Ignatiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Rubble throws a leg kick
and Ignatiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignatiev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignatiev doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubble circles away.
Ignatiev is looking to chop away at Rubble's legs.
Ignatiev swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubble lands a front kick.
Ignatiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rubble.
Ignatiev lands a jab to Rubble's midsection.
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 Birigiz Ignatiev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Rubble there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ignatiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatiev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rubble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatiev misses with a leg kick.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Rubble tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubble throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Rubble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatiev moves away from the strike by Rubble.
Ignatiev connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Birigiz Ignatiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatiev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rubble lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rubble lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatiev's sensitive parts.
Ignatiev defending well as Rubble loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rubble throws a lazy right hand but Ignatiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Rubble.
Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubble.
Rubble thows a body shot but no joy.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick
and Rubble counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatiev thinking.
A big left from Ignatiev misses.
Rubble connects with a body shot that sends Ignatiev's belly button to the back.
Rubble goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble blocks the body kick.
Ignatiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ignatiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatiev throws a chopping leg kick but Rubble manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rubble scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubble lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatiev's sensitive parts.
Rubble is looking to land body kicks.
Ignatiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rubble's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rubble misses with a body shot.
Rubble goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubble dips to his left and cracks Ignatiev with an uppercut!
Rubble misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ignatiev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignatiev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rubble lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatiev's sensitive parts.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Rubble throws a hook to the side of Ignatiev's head but Ignatiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but Rubble checks it.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Rubble.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubble misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Ignatiev blocks the low kick.
Ignatiev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatiev looks to land a body kick but Rubble moved away.
Rubble thumps Ignatiev with a low kick.
Rubble thows a body shot but no joy.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick
and Rubble counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev slips under a jab from Rubble.
Rubble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev thumps Rubble with a low 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!
Ignatiev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Rubble throws a looping overhand right but Ignatiev ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
Rubble throws the left hand but Ignatiev avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatiev checks a leg kick.
Rubble checks a low kick from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ignatiev slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Rubble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubble fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Both fighters circling a little - Ignatiev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good work by Ignatiev as he checks the leg kick.
Rubble throws a nice looking combination but Ignatiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rubble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubble misses with a two punch combination.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick as Rubble jumps back.
Good leg kick by Rubble there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ignatiev tries to clinch there but Rubble circles away.
Rubble throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rubble napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ignatiev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rubble keeps working.
Ignatiev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rubble is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev just content to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Birigiz Ignatiev just wasn't active enough.
Rubble throws out a powerful jab.
Ignatiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble 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.
An inside leg kick from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev throws a body kick that misses.
Rubble thuds a left hand into Ignatiev's body.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rubble has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ignatiev.
Rubble misses with a wild body shot.
Rubble works Ignatiev's body with a nice hook.
Rubble just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Rubble.
Ignatiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubble tries to work over Ignatiev's front leg with a kick but Ignatiev checks it.
Ignatiev throws out a leg kick but Rubble moves out of range and Ignatiev only half commits.
Ignatiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatiev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rubble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a chopping leg kick but Rubble manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick that misses.
Rubble tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubble.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the body kick.
A lazy body kick from Ignatiev
letting Rubble counter with a right hand.
Ignatiev tried to score with a low kick but Rubble checks it.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ignatiev throws out a leg kick but Rubble moves out of range and Ignatiev only half commits.
Rubble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Rubble scores with a four punch combination!
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatiev moves away.
Rubble throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rubble misses with a body kick.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Rubble moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Ignatiev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ignatiev is looking to land body kicks.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubble.
Ignatiev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble misses the jab.
Ignatiev pushes Rubble away with a front kick.
Ignatiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Ignatiev misses
and Rubble counters with an inside leg kick.
Rubble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatiev moves out of range as Rubble strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Barney Rubble just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rubble walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ignatiev.
Rubble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev thows a leg kick but Rubble checks it
and Ignatiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rubble avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatiev looks to land a body kick but Rubble moved away.
Rubble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubble buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev thows a body kick. Rubble tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rubble just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Rubble misses.
Ignatiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubble misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Rubble. No joy for Ignatiev on that attempt.
Rubble bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rubble.
Rubble misses with an uppercut. Ignatiev saw that one coming.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Rubble tries to bum rush Ignatiev with a series of wild strikes but Ignatiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubble thuds a left hand into Ignatiev's body.
Rubble scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rubble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ignatiev doesn't seem bothered though.
Ignatiev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rubble checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Rubble blocks the low kick.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
Rubble takes a kick to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatiev throws a lazy body kick
and Rubble makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Ignatiev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubble.
A big right from Rubble misses.
Ignatiev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Rubble misses with the combination.
Rubble stalks Ignatiev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ignatiev's face. Ignatiev staggers backwards, shaken.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rubble checks a leg kick.
Ignatiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rubble's sensitive parts.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Ignatiev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubble throws out the jab.
Rubble cracks the inside of Ignatiev's front leg.
Ignatiev lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubble lands a jab to Ignatiev's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatiev 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 Rubble has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rubble and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Ignatiev.
Rubble blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatiev rushes Rubble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rubble with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ignatiev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ignatiev is looking to control Rubble's arms but Rubble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatiev has his back to the cage.
Rubble with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rubble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatiev backwards.
Ignatiev tries to land knees in the clinch but Rubble avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble scores with a knee to the head.
Ignatiev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rubble.
Ignatiev trying to control the position but instead, Rubble has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ignatiev into the cage.
Rubble blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Rubble.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ignatiev throws an elbow but misses.
Rubble lands with a left to the head.
Ignatiev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rubble just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatiev's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatiev stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubble blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Barney Rubble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ignatiev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignatiev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ignatiev is looking to chop away at Rubble's legs.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubble.
Ignatiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubble can pounce on him.
Ignatiev checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Rubble misses
and Ignatiev counters with a big head kick but Rubble shrugs it off.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but Rubble moves out of range easily.
Rubble throws out a leg kick but Ignatiev moves out of range and Rubble only half commits.
Both fighters circling a little - Ignatiev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ignatiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rubble to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Rubble avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatiev moves out of range easily.
Ignatiev lands a head kick. Rubble smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ignatiev wants to land a leg kick but Rubble is out of range.
Ignatiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rubble checks a leg kick.
Rubble connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ignatiev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rubble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatiev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rubble avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
Nice defenses there by Ignatiev.
Birigiz Ignatiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rubble to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ignatiev.
A bone on bone clash there as Ignatiev blocks the leg kick.
Ignatiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatiev thows a leg kick but Rubble checks it
and Rubble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rubble blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
Rubble stuns Ignatiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rubble has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatiev slips a straight right by Rubble.
Rubble scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble feints and then cracks Ignatiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatiev down.
Rubble swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubble lands a head kick. Ignatiev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ignatiev misses with the combination.
Rubble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barney Rubble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Rubble finds it's way through Ignatiev's defenses.
Rubble digs a good hook to Ignatiev's body.
Rubble checks a leg kick.
Rubble misses the jab.
Ignatiev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ignatiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubble can pounce on him.
Rubble lands a slapping body shot.
Rubble checks a leg kick nicely.
Rubble feints and then cracks Ignatiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatiev down.
Rubble lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubble keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but Rubble avoids it.
Ignatiev misses with a head kick.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rubble misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubble lands with a cross.
Rubble scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Rubble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rubble 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 46:49
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Rubble!
Barney Rubble is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Barney Rubble 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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