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RCS 91 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Nutradinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dodson comes to the cage accompanied by Antoine Dodson - Bed Intruder. Antoine Dodson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oleg Nutradinov's chin.
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190 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oleg Nutradinov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson is looking to clinch but Nutradinov is avoiding it.
Nutradinov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dodson misses with a two punch combination.
Nutradinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dodson tests Nutradinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dodson throws a head kick but Nutradinov moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dodson.
Dodson misses with a body shot.
Dodson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nutradinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dodson.
Nutradinov thows a body shot but no joy.
Dodson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dodson.
Dodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nutradinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson digs a good hook to Nutradinov's body.
Dodson moves into range and clinches up with Nutradinov.
Dodson being controlled against the cage.
Dodson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nutradinov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dodson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nutradinov taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutradinov lands with a right to the head.
Nutradinov is pushing Dodson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutradinov misses with the head strike.
Dodson can't break the clinch.
Dodson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nutradinov after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dodson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dodson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dodson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dodson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dodson blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Dodson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nutradinov breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Dodson dominated that round.
That's time! Dodson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nutradinov throws out a loose jab but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Dodson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nutradinov doesn't seem phased though.
Nutradinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dodson.
Nutradinov misses with a two punch combination.
Nutradinov misses with a straight left.
Nutradinov scores with a shot to the body.
Antoine Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutradinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dodson under the eye.
Dodson dodges the punch combination from Nutradinov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nutradinov misses with a looping right.
Dodson wants to clinch up but Nutradinov keeps it at a distance.
Nutradinov misses with a hook
and Dodson counters with a body kick.
Antoine Dodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dodson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nutradinov connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dodson misses with the combination.
Dodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nutradinov.
Dodson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nutradinov misses with a hook
and Dodson counters with a nice body kick.
Nutradinov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Nutradinov.
Dodson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nutradinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutradinov. Dodson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dodson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nutradinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson tries to score with a low kick but Nutradinov moves his leg out of the way.
Dodson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dodson ducks under a wild hook from Nutradinov.
Nutradinov dodges the punch combination from Dodson.
Nutradinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dodson counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nutradinov looks to land a right hand but Dodson moved out of range.
Nutradinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Dodson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dodson.
Nutradinov throws a jab when Dodson was well out of range.
Dodson staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson throws a body punch but Nutradinov moves out of range.
Dodson misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dodson.
Dodson has closed the distance and engaged Nutradinov in a clinch.
Nutradinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nutradinov.
Dodson can't break the clinch.
Nutradinov tries to break free but Dodson pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutradinov stops a takedown attempt from Dodson.
Nutradinov is stalling here.
Nutradinov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nutradinov stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Dodson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nutradinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nutradinov.
Nutradinov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dodson lands with a nice combination. Nutradinov backs away looking to recover.
Nutradinov lands with a nice combination. Dodson backs away looking to recover.
Nutradinov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nutradinov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dodson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nutradinov stalling.
Dodson looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutradinov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dodson's efforts to push away.
Nutradinov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nutradinov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nutradinov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dodson up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oleg Nutradinov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dodson.
Nutradinov blocks a head kick by Dodson.
Dodson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nutradinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nutradinov swinging wildly here.
Nutradinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutradinov misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Nutradinov.
Nutradinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dodson.
Dodson throws a combination that misses
and Nutradinov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dodson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Antoine Dodson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nutradinov misses with a hook
letting Dodson counter with a right hand.
Dodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dodson misses with a double jab.
Dodson connects with an inside leg kick.
Dodson fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutradinov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dodson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dodson.
Nutradinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oleg Nutradinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nutradinov throws a jab when Dodson was well out of range.
Dodson scores with a head kick. Nutradinov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dodson throws a head kick but Nutradinov moves out of range.
Nutradinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dodson.
Dodson feints and then cracks Nutradinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nutradinov down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson misses with a body kick.
Nutradinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dodson throws the kick towards the body but Nutradinov avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antoine Dodson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dodson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Dodson!
After the big win, Antoine Dodson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MMA ANIMAL and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rydolf Karel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karel comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Czech. Donatelli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Sell Comics - Courage My Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rydolf Karel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kirk Donatelli's chin.
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rydolf Karel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Donatelli!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatelli is looking to clinch but Karel is avoiding it.
Donatelli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karel throws a jab but it's blocked by Donatelli.
Karel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Donatelli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Donatelli has his foot on Karel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karel works his way back into a safe position though.
Donatelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karel trying to control but Donatelli is working from the bottom.
Karel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Donatelli keeping moving, preventing Karel from controlling successfully.
Karel won't allow Donatelli to sweep him here.
Karel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karel wants to pass the guard but Donatelli is keeping the position.
Karel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donatelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karel controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydolf Karel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Karel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Donatelli.
Karel shoots in for a double leg but Donatelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donatelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karel blocks the body kick.
Donatelli clinches up against the cage.
Donatelli stops a takedown attempt from Karel.
Donatelli prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rydolf Karel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donatelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donatelli punishes Karel's body with a nice straight punch.
Karel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donatelli scores with the left hand. Karel knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donatelli closes the distance and clinches.
Karel goes for a takedown attempt but Donatelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donatelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karel, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karel.
Karel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Donatelli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donatelli is looking to clinch.
Donatelli gets a clinch.
Donatelli gets underhooks to prevent Karel's takedown attempt.
Donatelli breaks the clinch.
Kirk Donatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donatelli tries to clinch up but Karel circles away and keeps his distance.
Donatelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donatelli closes the distance and clinches.
Karel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donatelli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Donatelli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Donatelli tries a knee to the head but Karel blocks it.
Donatelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donatelli fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karel lands with an uppercut that bounces Donatelli off the cage and back into range.
Donatelli clinches up against the cage.
Donatelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karel throws the left hand but Donatelli avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Donatelli.
Donatelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Karel is just out of range.
Karel avoids the head kick by Donatelli.
Donatelli gets a clinch.
Karel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donatelli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donatelli gets a clinch.
Donatelli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karel.
Donatelli lands a nice elbow.
Karel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donatelli pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karel shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donatelli closes the distance and clinches.
Karel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Donatelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donatelli prevents it.
Donatelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Donatelli. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Donatelli.
Donatelli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Karel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donatelli jabs Karel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karel tries to clinch but Donatelli moves out of range.
Donatelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Karel misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Donatelli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rydolf Karel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donatelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Donatelli lands with a shot to the body.
Donatelli throws a right hand that Karel ducks under and follows up with a left that Karel also avoids with ease.
Donatelli defending well as Karel loads up on a big left hand.
Karel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donatelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donatelli throws a right hand that Karel ducks under and follows up with a left that Karel also avoids with ease.
Karel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karel swats away the attempt to clinch by Donatelli.
Karel misses with a takedown
and Donatelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Karel throws a jab when Donatelli was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donatelli connects with a nice looking jab.
Donatelli throws a combination. Karel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donatelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karel manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli moves away from the strike by Karel.
Donatelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karel.
Donatelli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Donatelli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karel dives in and scores a takedown into Donatelli's guard.
Karel cracks Donatelli with a solid left hand.
Donatelli is looking to stand up but Karel isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donatelli is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donatelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donatelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donatelli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli wants to pass the guard but Karel is keeping the position.
Karel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karel keeping moving, preventing Donatelli from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirk Donatelli was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck for Karel with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donatelli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karel avoids the body shot from Donatelli.
Donatelli lands a nice shot that snaps Karel's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli lands with a straight right. Karel didn't see that one coming.
Donatelli gets a clinch.
Karel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Donatelli's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Donatelli prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rydolf Karel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karel is trying to drag Donatelli to the mat but Donatelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donatelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Donatelli both land. Nice combination.
Donatelli throws out a leg kick but Karel moves out of range and Donatelli only half commits.
Karel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donatelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Karel.
Kirk Donatelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donatelli throws a nice looking combination but Karel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donatelli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donatelli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karel rather than just go for the knockout.
Karel wants to clinch up but Donatelli keeps it at a distance.
Karel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donatelli as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donatelli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karel swats away the attempt to clinch by Donatelli.
Donatelli moves out of range as Karel strikes.
Donatelli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karel throws a series of punches but Donatelli moves out of range.
Karel closes the distance and clinches up with Donatelli, looking for a takedown. Karel pushes Donatelli against the cage but Donatelli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donatelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karel.
Karel slips a jab and a cross from Donatelli.
Donatelli wants to clinch up but Karel keeps it at a distance.
Donatelli tries to bum rush Karel with a series of wild strikes but Karel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donatelli thuds his right hand into Karel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donatelli sprawls well. Donatelli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karel gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donatelli scores with a hook to the body. Karel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Donatelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Donatelli.
Karel gets a takedown into half guard.
Donatelli gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donatelli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Donatelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donatelli is looking for a kimura here.
Donatelli wants to work for an arm triangle but Karel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli trying to pass the guard but Karel defending well.
Karel is looking for a sweep. Donatelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karel is trying to control but can't.
Donatelli content to control rather than advance.
Donatelli is thwarting Karel's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Donatelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karel on the side of the head.
Karel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donatelli, pushing him back against the cage.
Donatelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donatelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Donatelli sprawls well initially but Karel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Donatelli regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karel.
Karel won't allow Donatelli to sweep him 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!
Donatelli controls Karel momentarily but Karel frees himself.
Donatelli keeping full guard, as Karel tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Donatelli being controlled here, momentarily.
Kirk Donatelli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kirk Donatelli.
Karel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donatelli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Donatelli clinches up against the cage.
Donatelli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Donatelli prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rydolf Karel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karel wants a takedown but no success here.
Karel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Donatelli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karel looking for a takedown.
Karel wants a takedown.
Donatelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donatelli stuns Karel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Donatelli.
Nice body punch from Donatelli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donatelli tries to bum rush Karel with a series of wild strikes but Karel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donatelli fails to land with a series of punches.
Karel is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donatelli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karel takes one to the side of the head.
Rydolf Karel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karel misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Donatelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Donatelli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Donatelli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sticky Buds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Turnham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sticky Buds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Turnham's chin.
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208 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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29
210 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sticky Buds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Turnham!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnham lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Buds sprawling to the canvas. Turnham follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Buds hang on?
Buds is rocked!
It looks like Sticky Buds has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnham seems to be working for a kimura but Buds defends the submission attempt.
Oh Buds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turnham stops Buds from getting back to his feet.
Buds seems to have got his legs back now.
Turnham is pressing down on Buds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buds is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Turnham there.
Turnham working Buds over with strikes.
Turnham stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Buds to get to his feet.
Buds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turnham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turnham is pushing down on Buds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buds is fighting to maintain full guard but Turnham has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turnham wants to pass the guard but Buds is defending well.
Turnham thows a huge punch but Buds dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnham prevents Buds from standing back up.
Turnham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turnham stops Buds from getting back to his feet.
Buds is breathing heavily.
Buds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turnham.
Buds tries to kick Turnham off but Turnham keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turnham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turnham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buds taking some punishment here, with Turnham in his half guard.
Turnham drops an elbow to the side of Buds's head.
Turnham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buds looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buds tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sticky Buds's cut is getting worse.
Turnham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turnham trying to control the action but Buds is working from the bottom.
Turnham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turnham thows a huge punch but Buds dodges it nicely.
Turnham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buds defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turnham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turnham on the ground.
Buds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turnham.
Buds is trying to stand back up but Turnham is controlling him
Buds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turnham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turnham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buds is just riding it out for now. Turnham eventually gives up the hold.
Turnham wants to pass the guard but Buds is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buds wants to get back to his feet.
Turnham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnham wants to control the pace but Buds is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Turnham connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sticky Buds's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Turnham with the ground and pound from mount.
Jeez, Sticky Buds's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sticky Buds's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Turnham!
Shane Turnham very nearly forgot to thank Blood Bank ($10) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Steuermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daouda Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steuermann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ein Prosit. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Steuermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daouda Kaho!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaho cracks Steuermann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaho tries to bum rush Steuermann with a series of wild strikes but Steuermann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaho lands a head shot.
Kaho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steuermann's head.
Kaho throws a leg kick but Steuermann checks it.
Kaho misses with an uppercut.
Kaho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steuermann backs up against the cage.
Kaho lands the left hand.
Steuermann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ground and pound from Steuermann seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kaho dodges the ground and pound from Steuermann.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steuermann working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann scoring with punches from side control.
Steuermann goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kaho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steuermann but great work by Kaho.
Steuermann is looking for a sweep.
Kaho tries to stand but Steuermann is controlling his head.
Steuermann tries to bench press Kaho off him but Kaho keeps the position.
Kaho wants to stand but Steuermann is controlling his arm.
Steuermann wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kaho tries to stand but Steuermann is controlling his head.
Kaho stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steuermann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaho throws a hook to the side of Steuermann's head but Steuermann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Kaho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaho lands with a right hand.
Kaho looks to throw the jab but Steuermann is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kaho.
Kaho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaho cracks Steuermann with a good jab.
Kaho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steuermann.
Kaho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaho throws a hook to the side of Steuermann's head but Steuermann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaho misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Kaho misses.
Kaho misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho throws a series of strikes that have Steuermann backpedaling.
Kaho throws a right and a left that Steuermann avoids nicely.
Steuermann misses with a double jab.
Kaho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaho motions for Steuermann to come forward. Kaho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steuermann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaho throws a nice looking combination but Steuermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steuermann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kaho on his heels. He'll look to pass Kaho's guard now, I'm sure.
Steuermann is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaho has wrist control.
Kaho keeping full guard, as Steuermann tries to pass.
Kaho wants to stand and escape but Steuermann is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaho is keeping the position for now.
Steuermann passes Kaho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steuermann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steuermann stalling away here and it's allowed Kaho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steuermann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steuermann throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daouda Kaho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steuermann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steuermann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaho finds it's way round the side to connect with Steuermann's head.
Steuermann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaho. Kaho obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaho lands a nice hook to Steuermann's body. Steuermann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Kaho.
Kaho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Kaho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaho missing with a left hand there. Steuermann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daouda Kaho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steuermann needs to keep his hands up - Kaho had a free shot at his head there.
Kaho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steuermann slips under a jab.
Kaho swinging wildly here.
Steuermann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaho misses with a combination
and Steuermann counters with a takedown into side control.
Steuermann works to advance to full mount. Kaho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kaho wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kaho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steuermann lands a big elbow - Kaho is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kaho is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wolfgang Steuermann!
Wolfgang Steuermann made sure to mention his sponsor, Fightworld Formula - FOR SALE! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bors De Camlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bors De Camlan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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172 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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170 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bors De Camlan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith trying to control but De Camlan is having none of it.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
De Camlan is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
De Camlan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. De Camlan looks a forlorn figure.
Smith has control of De Camlan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Camlan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
De Camlan is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
De Camlan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
De Camlan is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith cracks De Camlan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
De Camlan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but De Camlan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Camlan tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith scoring with strikes but De Camlan is staying in there.
De Camlan is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Camlan wants to try and get back to his feet.
De Camlan is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
De Camlan is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt De Camlan bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Smith and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
A relieved looking Mike Smith 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 Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Bad Wolf by Duck Sauce kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! David Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
180 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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25
176 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Decent boxing
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack The Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Williams!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but The Ripper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
The Ripper shoots and misses
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Ripper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Ripper ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Ripper walks into a jab.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Ripper shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Ripper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack The Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ripper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Ripper on the side of the head.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Ripper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Ripper walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
No joy there for The Ripper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Ripper.
Williams tries to bum rush The Ripper with a series of wild strikes but The Ripper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Ripper defends it easily.
The Ripper tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but The Ripper is proving a slippery customer.
Williams keeping full guard, as The Ripper tries to pass.
The Ripper trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The Ripper postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams pulls The Ripper in to control the position.
The Ripper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Ripper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Ripper is able to avoid easily.
Williams thuds a left hand into The Ripper's body.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. The Ripper should have avoided that one.
The Ripper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Ripper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Ripper somewhat.
The Ripper gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. The Ripper manages to retain guard.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper 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.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but The Ripper blocks nicely.
Williams postures up in The Ripper's guard and throws a big left but The Ripper blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Ripper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Williams wants to control from the top but The Ripper keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Ripper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Ripper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Williams dominated that round.
That's time! The Ripper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Ripper swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
The Ripper keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Ripper.
The Ripper shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as The Ripper sits in half guard.
Williams won't allow The Ripper to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Ripper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
David Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Ripper trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams working for submissions but it's allowed The Ripper to get to half guard.
The Ripper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
The Ripper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Ripper is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
The Ripper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams keeping moving, preventing The Ripper from controlling successfully.
The Ripper is really struggling to control Williams but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Ripper cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is trying to control the position but The Ripper postures up.
The Ripper trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Ripper is aware though and is defending well.
The Ripper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
Williams is not content to let The Ripper control the position.
Williams tries to get to full guard but The Ripper has control of the leg.
Williams trying to hold on to The Ripper's head to control him but The Ripper postures up.
The Ripper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper working some strikes from top position.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Williams keeping moving, preventing The Ripper from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Ripper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Ripper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Ripper off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Ripper tries to escape but Williams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Williams is trying to stick to The Ripper's back but The Ripper is turning into Williams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Williams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by The Ripper.
The Ripper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
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 Jack The Ripper will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Williams dives in and grabs The Ripper's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Ripper pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack The Ripper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams looking to score a takedown here. The Ripper is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in The Ripper's guard.
Williams stands and throws The Ripper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Ripper tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
The Ripper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Ripper regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Ripper wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams trying to control but The Ripper is working from the bottom.
The Ripper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ripper trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
The Ripper breaks from Williams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The Ripper with good strikes from the mount here!
The Ripper tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to hold on but The Ripper pushes him away.
The Ripper wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Ripper tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
The Ripper prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
The Ripper controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Ripper with good strikes from the mount here!
The Ripper lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper working Williams over with strikes here.
The Ripper looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams is in a horrible position here. The Ripper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Ripper lands a big elbow.
Williams tries to lock up and control but The Ripper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Ripper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams can't escape the position.
Williams wants to control but The Ripper is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Ripper cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Ripper putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The Ripper landing punches.
The Ripper lands a big elbow.
The Ripper raining down shots from the mount!
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Ripper landing strikes from the mount and Williams is in trouble!
The Ripper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Ripper prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack The Ripper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Ripper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack The Ripper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Ponting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Sumner!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Ponting. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Ponting coming out on top.
Sumner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sumner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ponting takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ponting.
Ponting lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ponting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sumner.
Ponting connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Ponting misses.
Ponting scores with a sloppy right hand. Sumner should have avoided that one.
Ponting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sumner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ponting lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sumner ducks under a wild hook from Ponting.
Ponting bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ponting.
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!
Sumner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner misses with an uppercut.
Ponting misses with an uppercut.
Sumner throws an off balance right hand
letting Ponting counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Sumner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sumner stuffs the takedown attempt from Ponting. Ponting gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sumner. Ponting does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ponting misses with a straight right.
Ponting thows a body shot but no joy.
Ponting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sumner circles away quickly and effectively.
Sumner moves into the clinch successfully.
Sumner lands a shoulder strike.
Ponting breaks from the clinch.
Ponting shoots in but no luck this time.
Ponting is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ponting paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sumner.
Ponting shoots in and drives through. Sumner sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Ponting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sumner throws a series of punches but Ponting moves out of range.
Ponting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ponting dodges the punch combination from Sumner.
Sumner throws a nice looking combination but Ponting bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Ponting.
Ponting loads up on a big right hand but Sumner slips the punch.
Sumner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sumner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ponting.
Nice defenses there by Ponting.
Ponting blocks a jab.
Ponting fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ponting throws a hook to the side of Sumner's head but Sumner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ponting swings for the body but Sumner moves out of range.
Ponting throws a lazy uppercut
and Sumner counters with a left and a right that stings Ponting.
Sumner fails to land with a series of punches.
Ponting is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ponting scores a takedown into full mount!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ponting is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sumner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponting with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ponting working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponting lands a big elbow.
Ponting won't let Sumner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ponting lands a big shot there that rocks Sumner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ponting raining down shots from the mount!
Sumner is rocked!
Ponting lands with some strikes.
Sumner is still in real trouble! Can Ponting finish him?
Ponting landing shots from mount.
Ponting postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Sumner badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ponting around the waist but Ponting pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ponting is the winner by TKO! Ponting jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Ponting!
Ricky Ponting managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva's entrance music is Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) . A fine choice. McCoy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Voices. Austin McCoy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCoy is trying to control Da Silva's posture but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Da Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McCoy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Da Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McCoy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Da Silva lets go of the hold and McCoy can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Da Silva!
Our winner, Anderson Da Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Janos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Noitalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janos's entrance music is Predator Theme. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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269 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Janos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riku Noitalahti!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Noitalahti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Janos scrambles back to his feet.
Janos moves to clinch but Noitalahti breaks away
and Noitalahti counters with a nice kick to the body.
Janos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Janos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Janos tries to clinch up but Noitalahti circles away and keeps his distance.
Janos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noitalahti throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janos moves to clinch but Noitalahti breaks away
enabling Noitalahti to counter with a crisp jab.
Janos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noitalahti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Janos throws a head kick that misses
and Noitalahti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noitalahti throws a push kick but Janos slaps the foot to one side.
Noitalahti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Janos tries a head kick but it misses.
Janos darts in trying to clinch
and Noitalahti counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noitalahti throws a head kick but Janos moves out of range.
Noitalahti lands a left and a right that send Janos crashing to the mat, dazed. Noitalahti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jim Janos has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Janos rushes Noitalahti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noitalahti breaks the clinch.
Janos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noitalahti lands a brutal head kick. Janos looks out on his feet and Noitalahti throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Riku Noitalahti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosme Cosme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Safire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Safire told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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31
250 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cosme Cosme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Safire!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safire shoots in and drives through. Cosme sprawls well.
Safire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cosme wants to control but Safire is keeping busy.
Safire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cosme defending well though.
Safire wants to work for an arm triangle but Cosme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cosme is not content to let Safire control the position.
Safire wants to work for an arm triangle but Cosme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Safire is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cosme still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cosme has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cosme stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Safire is defended easily by Cosme.
Safire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cosme as he avoids it easily.
Cosme Cosme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Safire.
Cosme defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Safire.
Cosme tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Safire is able to avoid easily.
Safire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cosme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Safire misses
and Cosme counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Safire looks to clinch
and Cosme counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Safire fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cosme.
Cosme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Safire tries to clinch but Cosme is having none of it.
Safire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Safire is working for takedown but Cosme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cosme taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Safire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cosme.
Cosme taking a breather.
Cosme tries to stall but Safire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Safire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Safire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cosme prevents it.
Cosme trying to stall but Safire improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safire tries to land knees in the clinch but Cosme avoids the damage to the body.
Cosme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Safire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cosme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cosme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Safire is defending well for now.
Cosme has Safire pushed against the cage.
Safire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cosme avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Cosme.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Safire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cosme lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosme taking a breather.
Cosme's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Safire dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Safire throws a head kick that misses.
Safire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cosme but Cosme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Safire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Cosme as Safire shoots in.
Cosme cracks the inside of Safire's front leg.
Safire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cosme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Safire is looking to clinch.
Cosme lands with a shot to the body.
Cosme swats away the attempt to clinch by Safire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cosme counters with a right hand to the body.
Cosme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Safire blocks the low kick.
Safire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Safire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Safire moves out of range of the body kick from Cosme.
Safire moves in looking to clinch but Cosme pushes him off.
Cosme connects with a solid leg kick.
Cosme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cosme wants it to stay on the feet.
Cosme Cosme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Safire.
Cosme circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosme keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Cosme. No joy for Safire on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Cosme.
Safire clinches up with Cosme and pushes him back against the cage.
Safire misses with a knee to the head.
Safire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cosme prevents it.
Cosme avoiding damage as Safire throws knees to the body.
Safire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cosme.
Cosme tries to land a knee to the head but Safire blocks with his arms.
Cosme managing to block the knees to the body from Safire.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Safire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cosme is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Safire is keeping busy.
Come on Cosme - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Safire missing with knees to the body.
Safire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cosme fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Safire tries to close the distance and clinch but Cosme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Safire wants to clinch but Cosme slips to the side
and Cosme counters with an inside leg kick.
Safire moves in looking to clinch but Cosme pushes him off.
Safire fails with a takedown attempt.
Cosme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cosme keeps the fight on the outside.
Safire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cosme pinned against the cage. Cosme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Safire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Safire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cosme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Safire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Safire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cosme avoids it really well and circles away.
Cosme swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Safire is looking to clinch but Cosme is avoiding it.
Cosme defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Safire.
Safire tries to clinch up.
Cosme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Safire tries to clinch but Cosme moves out of range.
Safire shoots for a double leg takedown but Cosme sprawls well. He's pushed Safire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cosme Cosme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Safire.
Safire tries to clinch up but Cosme circles away and keeps his distance.
Cosme slaps away a takedown attempt from Safire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Safire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safire blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Safire.
Safire tries to clinch up but Cosme circles away and keeps his distance.
Safire shoots in and drives through. Cosme sprawls well.
Cosme throws out a leg kick but Safire moves out of range and Cosme only half commits.
Fred Safire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Safire blocks a low kick nicely.
Safire closes the distance but Cosme moves to the side
and Cosme counters with a good low kick that Safire was not able to check.
Safire shoots for a takedown but Cosme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cosme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Safire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Safire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosme lands with a right hand.
Safire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cosme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Safire tries to close the distance and clinch but Cosme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Safire tries to clinch there but Cosme circles away.
Safire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cosme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cosme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Safire. That did some damage!
Safire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Safire tries to close the distance and clinch but Cosme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cosme keeps the fight on the outside.
Safire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cosme's waist but Cosme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Safire off to one side.
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!
Safire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosme throws a sloppy head kick and Safire moves out of range easily.
Safire pushes Cosme up against the cage in a clinch.
Safire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Safire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cosme.
Safire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cosme prevents it.
Safire tries for a takedown but Cosme manages to get underhooks.
Cosme gets underhooks to prevent Safire's takedown attempt.
Cosme dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Safire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Safire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosme Cosme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosme 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.
Cosme pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Safire is keeping the position for now.
Safire has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cosme is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Safire.
Cosme is staying tight to Safire's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cosme Cosme.
I think Safire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Safire!
Fred Safire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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