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Royal Combat 42 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phill Bunce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chambers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to King of Kings. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phill Bunce!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers throws a right hand that Bunce ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunce also avoids with ease.
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chambers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunce's waist but Bunce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chambers off to one side.
Chambers misses with a series of wild punches.
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chambers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chambers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bunce counters with a low kick, right behind Chambers 's knee.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Bunce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers misses with a double jab.
Chambers fails to land the takedown.
Chambers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers throws a nice looking combination but Bunce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chambers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chambers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunce circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chambers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunce counters with a one-two to the body.
Chambers with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chambers misses with a combination
and Chambers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers misses with a few strikes there.
Chambers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bunce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chambers throws a nice looking combination but Bunce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Bunce avoids them all with ease.
Chambers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunce counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunce counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Chambers misses.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chambers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunce counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Chambers.
Chambers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunce counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chambers misses with a double jab
and Bunce counters with a left and a right that stings Chambers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers throws a right and a left that Bunce avoids nicely.
Chambers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chambers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bunce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chambers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bunce counters with a left to the body.
Chambers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bunce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chambers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chambers throws a combination that misses
and Bunce counters with a straight right hand.
Chambers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunce swivels and escapes.
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bunce to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers shoots in for a double leg but Bunce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phill Bunce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chambers looks to land a combination but Bunce avoids it well.
A punch combination from Chambers misses.
Bunce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Sloppy strikes from Chambers. Those never looked like landing.
Bunce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers throws a right hand that Bunce ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunce also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chambers fails to land with a series of punches.
Chambers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bunce counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chambers misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill Bunce 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.
Bunce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers throws a nice looking combination but Bunce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chambers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bunce counter with a right hand.
Chambers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bunce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chambers misses with a double jab
and Bunce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chambers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bunce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chambers looks for a takedown but Bunce sprawls well.
Bunce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Bunce counter with a right hand.
Chambers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chambers tries to bum rush Bunce with a series of wild strikes but Bunce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Chambers misses.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunce counters with a left and a right that stings Chambers.
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chambers misses with a combination
and Bunce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunce counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chambers's knee momentarily.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunce counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Bunce avoids them all with ease.
Chambers throws a combination that misses
and Bunce counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason Chambers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chambers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bunce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chambers misses with a wild combination.
Bunce leaves Chambers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers shoots in for a double leg but Bunce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bunce slips a jab and a cross from Chambers.
Chambers misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bunce but Bunce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chambers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunce counters with a straight right hand.
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Chambers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mason Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers misses with a double jab.
Chambers misses with a straight left.
Chambers misses with a double jab
and Chambers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but Bunce shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but Bunce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bunce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Bunce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers misses with a few strikes there.
Bunce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers throws a right hand that Bunce ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunce also avoids with ease.
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phill Bunce will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chambers throws a series of punches but Bunce moves out of range.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but Bunce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phill Bunce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Chambers misses.
Chambers misses with a combination
and Bunce counters with a right hand to the body.
Chambers tries to bum rush Bunce with a series of wild strikes but Bunce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chambers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunce avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chambers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bunce tries to avoid it but Chambers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bunce to the ground. Bunce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chambers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chambers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunce circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Chambers.
Chambers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunce.
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chambers looks for a takedown but Bunce sprawls well.
Chambers swinging wildly here.
Bunce leaves Chambers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chambers shoots in but no luck this time.
Chambers throws a right hand that Bunce ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunce also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers dives in and grabs Bunce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunce pushes down on Chambers's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Chambers.
Chambers misses with a few strikes there.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chambers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chambers throws a combination that misses
enabling Bunce to counter with a crisp jab.
Chambers has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunce counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Chambers. Those never looked like landing.
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunce counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Bunce avoids them all with ease.
Chambers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chambers misses with a double jab
and Bunce counters with a nice uppercut.
Chambers misses with a combination
and Bunce counters with a three punch combo that has Chambers backing up. Chambers nods at Bunce to acknowledge the strikes.
Chambers shoots in and drives through. Bunce sprawls well.
Chambers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chambers throws out a loose jab but Bunce uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looks to land a combination but Bunce avoids it well.
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunce counters with a series of strikes. Chambers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chambers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chambers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunce counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bunce displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chambers.
Chambers throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers misses with a double jab.
Chambers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bunce counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bunce dodges the punch combination from Chambers.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phill Bunce.
Well Bunce has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Phill Bunce!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Phill Bunce!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Phill Bunce!
Phill Bunce wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tateum Titain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler comes to the cage accompanied by The Toadies - Possum Kingdom. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerry Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tateum Titain!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chandler throws the kick towards the body but Titain avoids it.
A punch combination from Titain misses.
Titain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Titain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Titain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Titain circles away.
Chandler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Titain throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
Titain misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Titain. No joy for Chandler on that attempt.
Chandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
Chandler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Titain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chandler has hold of Titain's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Titain tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Chandler cranks the arm and Titain screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Titain, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gerry Chandler!
Gerry Chandler gave a mention to West Coast Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gold in these hills. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 lbs
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238 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunter throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Bradley drives through with a takedown into Hunter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bradley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hunter looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bradley is defending well. Hunter quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bradley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hunter celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Hunter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dan Hunter thanked Sydney BEAST Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smeagol Trahald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Tim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Trahald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Precious!. Smeagol Trahald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smeagol Trahald !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiny Tim!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Tim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tim - that will leave a mark!
Jab by Tim.
Tim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Trahald slips under a jab.
Tiny Tim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tim misses with a straight right.
Tim throws a right and a left that Trahald avoids nicely.
Tim connects with a body shot.
Trahald staying out of range there.
Tim lands a left and a right that send Trahald crashing to the mat, dazed. Tim thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Trahald is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Look low, kick high! Tim uses the oldest trick in the book to send Trahald tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Tim is absolutely delighted - when Trahald wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tiny Tim!
Our winner, Tiny Tim, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Taistelija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Tiburcio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andres Tiburcio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tero Taistelija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andres Tiburcio!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiburcio clinches.
Tiburcio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiburcio lands an uppercut.
Taistelija has had enough of the clinch but Tiburcio keeps him there for the moment.
Tiburcio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiburcio has Taistelija pressed against the cage, preventing Taistelija from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiburcio misses with a body punch.
Taistelija prevents a body shot from Tiburcio.
A short uppercut from Tiburcio.
Tiburcio is working Taistelija over against the cage.
Taistelija blocks a body shot from Tiburcio.
Tiburcio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taistelija blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiburcio.
Tiburcio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taistelija.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiburcio pushes Taistelija back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taistelija's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taistelija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tiburcio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taistelija backwards.
Tiburcio lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tiburcio.
Tiburcio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taistelijas head.
Tiburcio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taistelija's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiburcio.
Tiburcio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Tiburcio.
Taistelija is breathing heavily.
Tiburcio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taistelijas head.
A short left from Tiburcio.
Taistelija is rocked!
Tiburcio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Taistelija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiburcio creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Taistelija with a big uppercut! Taistelija tries to clinch up but Tiburcio pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Taistelija to the mat! Taistelija covers up and Tiburcio unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andres Tiburcio!
Andres Tiburcio managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gay Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Volkovniakoiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkovniakoiv has chosen Russian National Anthem - Rock Version as his entrance music. The key to victory for Gay Barr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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281 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gay Barr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Volkovniakoiv!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barr misses with a head kick.
Barr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barr throws a wild body kick that Volkovniakoiv sees coming a mile off.
Volkovniakoiv tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barr counters with a nice body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Volkovniakoiv enables Barr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Volkovniakoiv manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barr looking to pass the guard.
Volkovniakoiv keeping moving, preventing Barr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkovniakoiv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barr is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Volkovniakoiv has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barr is looking to defend but Volkovniakoiv has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barr! Volkovniakoiv pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barr taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vladimir Volkovniakoiv!
In his post fight interview, Vladimir Volkovniakoiv started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyes Badaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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18
284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyes Badaoui!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badaoui tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rogers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Badaoui drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Badaoui misses with the ground and pound.
Rogers defending against the ground and pound.
Badaoui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rogers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
Rogers keeps Badaoui under control for a moment.
Rogers is trying to improve his position.
Badaoui looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rogers is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers defending against the ground and pound.
Rogers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Badaoui connects with a decent elbow.
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
Badaoui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rogers, who protects the arm well.
Rogers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rogers regains half guard, as Badaoui was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badaoui misses with a head shot. Rogers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badaoui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badaoui lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steve Rogers's cut is getting worse.
Badaoui is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogers has wrist control.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Badaoui isn't so interested in that idea.
Badaoui throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Badaoui working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers pushes Badaoui off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Badaoui is trying to defend but Rogers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Badaoui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Badaoui has an active guard here but Rogers has managed to pass into half guard.
Badaoui looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rogers pushes past his half guard into mount!
Badaoui is looking to get to half guard.
Rogers scoring with strikes but Badaoui is staying in there.
Badaoui sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Badaoui's hands, connecting with Badaoui's forehead.
Badaoui looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Badaoui defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is nestled in close to Badaoui, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Badaoui looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Badaoui is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers stands up over Badaoui, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Badaoui's head.
Rogers is in close to Badaoui's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Badaoui has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rogers 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 Badaoui.
Rogers is putting a hurting on Badaoui here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyes Badaoui will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Rogers's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Badaoui wants to land a leg kick but Rogers is out of range.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Rogers. Beautiful body shot.
Rogers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badaoui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Badaoui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Badaoui misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogers looking to score a takedown here. Badaoui is defending well but Rogers drives through and ends up in Badaoui's guard.
Rogers prevents Badaoui from getting back to his feet.
Badaoui is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers postures up.
Rogers distracts Badaoui with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badaoui throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rogers escapes and throws Badaoui's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Badaoui takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers grinds an elbow into Badaoui's temple.
Badaoui tries to escape but Rogers is in control.
Rogers working the ground and pound.
Rogers lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badaoui is looking for a sweep.
Rogers landing strikes.
Badaoui taking a bit of punishment here - Rogers scoring with strikes.
Badaoui gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Badaoui is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Badaoui taking some punishment here, with Rogers in his half guard.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badaoui regains full guard. Nicely done.
Badaoui throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Badaoui's head.
Rogers works over Badaoui with some ground and pound from guard.
Badaoui throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rogers escapes and throws Badaoui's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers scores with punches from side control.
Rogers 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.
Rogers cracks Badaoui with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers lands a few punches from side control.
Badaoui is looking for a sweep.
Rogers tries to move to mount but Badaoui blocks the move with his legs.
Badaoui is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.
Rogers cracks Badaoui with a big right hand but Badaoui just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rogers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rogers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Rogers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Steve Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Badaoui taking a bit of punishment here - Rogers scoring with strikes.
Badaoui tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badaoui takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rogers scoring with punches from side control.
Badaoui is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Badaoui wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Badaoui tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Badaoui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rogers winds up and cracks Badaoui with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badaoui is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Badaoui looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Badaoui gets back to full guard.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Badaoui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Badaoui is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Badaoui is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Badaoui has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Badaoui's legs - danger averted.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Rogers's cut.
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!
Rogers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Badaoui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rogers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rogers's back!
Badaoui throws a series of strikes and Rogers wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Badaoui throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rogers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Badaoui.
Rogers is desperately trying to improve his position but Badaoui has a good base and remains in mount.
Badaoui looking to ground and pound but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
Badaoui throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
Badaoui thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Badaoui goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Badaoui is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Badaoui has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Badaoui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badaoui is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Badaoui working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogers is working Badaoui over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Badaoui's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Badaoui is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rogers cracks Badaoui with a solid left hand.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rogers forces his way into half guard.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Badaoui tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badaoui looking for submissions off his back.
Badaoui is in trouble now - Rogers has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working Badaoui over with strikes here.
Rogers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rogers dominating with strikes here.
Rogers unloading with bombs!
Badaoui is rocked!
Rogers lands a heavy elbow.
Badaoui is still in real trouble! Can Rogers finish him?
Badaoui tries to hold on but Rogers postures up.
Rogers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Badaoui can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Rogers! Badaoui is hurt baaadly! Rogers is firing away with more strikes - Badaoui is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!
Steve Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ta Sau Sei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sau Sei comes to the cage accompanied by 周杰倫 - 青花瓷. Kilpatrick has chosen Parkway Drive - Dark Days as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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262 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ta Sau Sei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick scores with a head kick. Sau Sei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Ta Sau Sei has been cut.
Kilpatrick cracks the inside of Sau Sei's front leg.
Sau Sei cracks Kilpatrick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sau Sei misses with a looping left.
Kilpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Kilpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Sau Sei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sau Sei checks a leg kick.
Sau Sei avoids a kick to the body.
Kilpatrick throws a head kick but Sau Sei moves out of range.
Kilpatrick lands with an uppercut that bounces Sau Sei off the cage and back into range.
Sau Sei misses with an uppercut. Kilpatrick saw that one coming.
Sau Sei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilpatrick.
Sau Sei lands with a hook. Kilpatrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kilpatrick lands with a kick to the temple. Sau Sei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luke Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Kilpatrick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab.
Sau Sei missing with a left hand there. Kilpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sau Sei checks a low kick from Kilpatrick.
Sau Sei walks into a stiff left hand from Kilpatrick.
Sau Sei misses with a hook
and Kilpatrick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kilpatrick misses with a combination
and Sau Sei counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sau Sei throws a poor cross that misses
and Kilpatrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kilpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kilpatrick does it's job there.
Sau Sei darts in and clinches Kilpatrick up against the cage.
Sau Sei working aggressively here.
Kilpatrick'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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Sau Sei.
A right hook to the body lands for Sau Sei.
Sau Sei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Sau Sei blocks an uppercut.
Kilpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilpatrick blocking some punches.
Sau Sei lands an uppercut.
It looks like Luke Kilpatrick has been cut.
Kilpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sau Sei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sau Sei throws an overhand right that lands on Kilpatrick's shoulder, as Kilpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sau Sei there.
Kilpatrick blocks a jab.
Kilpatrick swings for the body but Sau Sei moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sau Sei as he connects with a hook.
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilpatrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sau Sei throws a jab when Kilpatrick was well out of range.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook.
Sau Sei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kilpatrick is looking to chop away at Sau Sei's legs.
Sau Sei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ta Sau Sei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sau Sei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sau Sei moves into the clinch.
Sau Sei struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilpatrick controls his hands.
Sau Sei has a couple of punches blocked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Sau Sei controls the action.
Kilpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Kilpatrick can't break the clinch.
Sau Sei stalls.
Kilpatrick wants the takedown. Sau Sei is fighting it off but Kilpatrick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sau Sei's guard against the cage.
Kilpatrick is looking to work some ground and pound but Sau Sei has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sau Sei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick won't allow Sau Sei to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kilpatrick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sau Sei stuffs the takedown attempt from Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick gets slowly back to his feet.
Sau Sei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Sau Sei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sau Sei misses with some punches.
Sau Sei swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sau Sei throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilpatrick.
Sau Sei lands with a short shot to the head.
Kilpatrick is leaning against Sau Sei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Kilpatrick to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Kilpatrick is looking to control Sau Sei's arms but Sau Sei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kilpatrick has his back to the cage.
Kilpatrick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is pressing down on Sau Sei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sau Sei is holding on for now.
Kilpatrick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sau Sei wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kilpatrick connects with a nice short shot to Sau Sei's temple.
Sau Sei wants to improve his position but Kilpatrick is controlling well.
Kilpatrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sau Sei keeps working.
Kilpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sau Sei's head.
Sau Sei trying to hold on to Kilpatrick's head to control him but Kilpatrick postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but Sau Sei is blocking nicely.
Kilpatrick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kilpatrick is working for a submission of some sort.
Kilpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Sau Sei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is thwarting Sau Sei's attempts to control the position.
Sau Sei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick thows a huge punch but Sau Sei dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilpatrick working over Sau Sei with some ground and pound. Sau Sei looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpatrick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kilpatrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Sau Sei.
Sau Sei tries to clinch up.
Sau Sei misses with a head kick.
Kilpatrick cracks Sau Sei with a good jab.
Kilpatrick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilpatrick throws a head kick but Sau Sei moves out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a sloppy head kick and Sau Sei moves out of range easily.
Kilpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sau Sei moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilpatrick.
Sau Sei swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Kilpatrick.
Sau Sei working aggressively here.
Kilpatrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilpatrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilpatrick cracks Sau Sei with a good jab.
Sau Sei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilpatrick.
Sau Sei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kilpatrick needs to keep his hands up - Sau Sei had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sau Sei digs a good body shot into Kilpatrick's ribs.
Sau Sei misses with a right hand
and Kilpatrick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kilpatrick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kilpatrick duly obliges.
Kilpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kilpatrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sau Sei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kilpatrick connects with an inside leg kick.
Kilpatrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sau Sei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sau Sei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sau Sei is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sau Sei takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Kilpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sau Sei manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick connects with a high kick.
Ta Sau Sei's cut is getting worse.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilpatrick tries a low kick but Sau Sei avoids it.
Kilpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Sau Sei's shoulder, as Sau Sei tries to avoid the shot.
Sau Sei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilpatrick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilpatrick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sau Sei. Sau Sei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ta Sau Sei's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilpatrick, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a left that rocks Sau Sei and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kilpatrick dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sau Sei regain composure!
Sau Sei is rocked!
Kilpatrick scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sau Sei is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kilpatrick can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Kilpatrick!
Our winner, Luke Kilpatrick, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Keiko Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiko Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tao scores with a spinning back kick!
Tao thuds a left hand into Lynn's body.
Tao walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Tao.
Tao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tao throws an overhand right that lands on Lynn's shoulder, as Lynn tries to avoid the shot.
Tao wants to land a leg kick but Lynn is out of range.
Lynn thumps Tao with a low kick.
Lynn misses with a double jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Tao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tao with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tao scores with a shot to the body.
Lynn looks to throw the jab but Tao is out of range.
Tao throws out a leg kick but Lynn moves out of range and Tao only half commits.
A lazy left from Lynn finds it's target.
Tao throws a head kick but Lynn moves out of range.
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lynn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tao moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn misses with a double jab.
Lynn walks into a stiff left hand from Tao.
Lynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lynn's calf.
Tao lands a right hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
Tao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lynn misses with a head kick.
Lynn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lynn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lynn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lynn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lynn slips under a jab from Tao.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao throws a head kick but Lynn moves out of range.
Tao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lynn to score with a decent uppercut.
Tao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynn.
A combination from Lynn does no damage.
Lynn avoids the head kick by Tao.
Lynn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lynn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lynn connects with a right hand. Tao shakes it off.
Tao throws a head kick that misses
and Lynn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tao throws a wild body kick that Lynn sees coming a mile off.
Tao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lynn looks to land a combination. Tao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tao throws a front kick that sends Lynn stumbling back into the cage.
Tao throws a sloppy head kick and Lynn moves out of range easily.
Tao lands with a cross.
Lynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynn throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn 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.
Tao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tao.
A jab from Tao finds it's way through Lynn's defenses.
The fighters circling - Lynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tao cracks the inside of Lynn's front leg.
Tao lands with a right hand.
Tao throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynn.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Lynn tenderised Tao's leg. Tao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Tao throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao avoids a kick to the body.
Tao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tao lands a really nice looking cross but Lynn seems unphased.
Lynn tries to clinch up.
Lynn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lynn 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.
Lynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tao.
Lynn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lynn takes a swing at Tao's ribcage but misses.
Tao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tao lands a lovely overhand right.
Lynn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lynn misses with a wild body shot.
Tao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lynn on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Lynn. Those never looked like landing.
Tao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tao avoids a kick to the body.
Lynn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lynn on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Lynn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tao lands with an uppercut that bounces Lynn off the cage and back into range.
Lynn moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.
Tao misses with a head kick.
Lynn 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.
Tao scores with a decent looking hook.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Lynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tao slips a jab and a cross from Lynn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynn blocks a head kick by Tao.
Keiko Lynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynn looks to land a combination. Tao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tao slips a jab from Lynn.
Tao throws a series of punches but Lynn moves out of range.
Lynn swings for the body but Tao moves out of range.
Lynn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lynn throws a shot to the body.
Lynn tries to clinch there but Tao circles away.
Tao jabs Lynn right on the nose. Lynn blinks but takes it well.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynn throws a jab when Tao was well out of range.
Tao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lynn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao 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.
Lynn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tao at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Lynn.
Lynn misses with an uppercut.
Lynn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tao misses with a hook.
Tao connects with a right hand. Lynn shakes it off.
Yang Tao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Lynn blocks the low kick.
Tao lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Lynn does it's job there.
Lynn misses with a body shot
and Tao makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lynn really felt that one!
Tao's corner calls for a 1-2. Tao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn avoids the head kick by Tao.
Lynn throws a push kick but Tao slaps the foot to one side.
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Tao's head but Tao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lynn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tao throws a front kick that sends Lynn stumbling back into the cage.
Lynn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lynn throws an overhand right that lands on Tao's shoulder, as Tao tries to avoid the shot.
Tao scores with a nice body kick.
Lynn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lynn misses the jab.
Tao scores with a nice strike.
Lynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tao.
Lynn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tao with a nice cross.
Lynn looks to land a right hand but Tao moved out of range.
Lynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lynn.
Lynn moves out of range of the body kick from Tao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lynn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tao's sensitive parts.
Tao throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tao throws a sloppy head kick and Lynn moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tao - that will leave a mark!
Tao sizes up Lynn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lynn blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tao. That's going to slow Lynn down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao moves forwards but Lynn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lynn moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.
Lynn misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lynn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lynn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tao scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao throws a one two combo.
Tao slips a jab and a cross from Lynn.
Lynn tests Tao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tao throws a head kick but Lynn moves out of range.
Tao looks to land a left hand but Lynn moved out of range nicely.
Lynn looks to throw the jab but Tao is out of range.
Lynn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lynn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tao.
Lynn feints a jab promting Tao to slip. Lynn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Tao circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao lands a head kick!
Tao throws a low kick but Lynn moves out of range easily.
Tao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tao staying out of range there.
Tao wants to land a leg kick but Lynn is out of range.
Lynn throws a shot to the body.
Tao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynn.
Tao looks for the body kick but Lynn saw that one coming.
Tao misses with an uppercut.
Tao jabs Lynn right on the nose. Lynn blinks but takes it well.
Lynn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body kick there by Tao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lynn.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
Tao connects with a solid leg kick.
Lynn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
Tao misses with a head kick.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Tao moved out of range nicely.
Tao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lynn tries to close the distance and clinch but Tao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tao connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Tao does no damage.
A combination from Lynn does no damage.
Lynn lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tao misses.
Nice defenses there by Lynn.
A combination from Lynn does no damage.
Lynn thows a leg kick but Tao checks it
and Tao counters with a solid body kick.
Lynn cracks Tao with a good jab.
Tao tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lynn's calf.
Lynn throws a jab when Tao was well out of range.
Lynn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Tao.
Tao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lynn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tao lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao lands a really nice looking cross but Lynn seems unphased.
Lynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lynn checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynn misses the shot to the body.
Lynn connects with a looping right hand.
Tao defending well as Lynn loads up on a big left hand.
Tao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynn misses the target.
Tao throws a head kick but Lynn moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Lynn misses.
Tao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lynn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lynn will feel that in the morning.
Tao slips a straight right by Lynn.
A leg kick checked by Lynn.
A punch lands to the side of Tao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tao avoids the body shot from Lynn.
Tao throws a head kick but Lynn moves out of range.
Tao throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Tao.
Tao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Tao misses.
Tao looks to land a combination but Lynn avoids it well.
Tao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tao thows a body kick. Lynn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tao moves away from the strike by Lynn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Lynn.
Lynn throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That kick from Tao tenderised Lynn's leg. Lynn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tao dodges the punch combination from Lynn.
Lynn misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
Tao connects with a leg kick. Lynn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lynn moves into the clinch.
Tao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lynn takes a swing at Tao's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tao fails to land with a series of punches.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Lynn moved away.
Tao punishes Lynn's body with a nice straight punch.
Lynn checks a leg kick.
Lynn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tao looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynn is just out of range.
Lynn cracks Tao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lynn throws a nice looking combination but Tao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lynn moves out of range of the body kick.
Lynn looks to throw the jab but Tao is out of range.
Tao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynn.
Tao blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
Tao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lynn to score with a decent uppercut.
Tao scores with a head kick.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Lynn moved away.
Lynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tao counters with a good low kick that Lynn was not able to check.
Lynn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tao.
Lynn throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
Lynn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tao.
Tao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lynn if he has to take too many more of those.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Tao throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tao.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynn throws out the jab.
Tao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lynn throws a leg kick that misses.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tao delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao scores with a jab.
Lynn misses the jab.
Lynn throws a lazy uppercut
and Tao counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tao throws a head kick that misses.
Tao throws a sloppy head kick and Lynn moves out of range easily.
Lynn tries to clinch but Tao moves out of range.
Tao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lynn!
Lynn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tao.
A head kick from Tao lands but Lynn takes it in his stride.
Lynn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lynn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynn thows a leg kick but Tao checks it
and Tao counters with a series of strikes. Lynn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tao blocks a jab.
Lynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tao ducks under a wild hook from Lynn.
Tao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynn.
Lynn throws an overhand right that lands on Tao's shoulder, as Tao tries to avoid the shot.
Lynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynn swinging wildly here.
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.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tao throws a head kick but Lynn moves out of range.
Lynn misses with a combination
and Tao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tao misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Lynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tao dodges the punch combination from Lynn.
Tao throws a front kick that sends Lynn stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Tao lands but Lynn takes it in his stride.
Lynn misses with a head kick.
A jab from Lynn misses.
Tao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lynn with a hook.
Tao lands a leg kick that knocks Lynn off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lynn. That did some damage!
Tao avoids the body shot from Lynn.
Tao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynn.
Tao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A lazy left from Tao finds it's target.
Tao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tao looks to throw the jab but Lynn is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lynn. Lynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tao stuns Lynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lynn cracks Tao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lynn misses with a few strikes there.
Tao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tao cracks the inside of Lynn's front leg.
Tao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keiko Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynn.
Tao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tao throws a push kick but Lynn slaps the foot to one side.
Tao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Lynn.
Lynn scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tao lands a high kick!
Lynn misses with a double jab.
Tao lands with a nice body punch.
Tao throws a leg kick
and Lynn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lynn tries a low kick but Tao avoids it.
Tao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynn.
Lynn throws a poor cross that misses
and Tao counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao lands a head kick. Lynn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tao tests Lynn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Tao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Yang Tao!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Yang Tao!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Yang Tao!
Yang Tao wins by unanimous decision!
Yang Tao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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