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CFS 10: Reload PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BarDagul Bayagrakol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neville Dando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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196 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BarDagul Bayagrakol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neville Dando!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayagrakol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dando.
Dando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dando shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bayagrakol is trying to defend but Dando finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dando looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dando looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bayagrakol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bayagrakol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dando with the ground and pound but Bayagrakol uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dando in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bayagrakol trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dando slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dando wants to pass the guard but Bayagrakol is keeping the position.
Dando is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bayagrakol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dando loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bayagrakol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dando controlling from the top position.
Bayagrakol throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dando tries to free his leg and advance position but Bayagrakol is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol is striking but Dando is not phased and passes to half guard.
Bayagrakol flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dando is trying to control the action in half guard but Bayagrakol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bayagrakol kicks Dando off and gets back to his feet.
Dando darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dando content to control rather than advance.
Dando is looking to take a break and control but Bayagrakol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dando lands strikes from half guard.
Dando is keen to just control but Bayagrakol is a slippery customer.
Dando throws a strike but Bayagrakol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dando scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dando chips away with some ground and pound.
Bayagrakol keeping moving, preventing Dando from controlling successfully.
Bayagrakol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dando doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dando manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bayagrakol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dando controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bayagrakol is looking for a triangle but Dando pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dando working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dando lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dando landing with the ground and pound.
Bayagrakol keeping moving, preventing Dando from controlling successfully.
Dando landing with the ground and pound.
Bayagrakol is trying to hold Dando in close to prevent damage but Dando has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dando is nestled in close to Bayagrakol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bayagrakol is staying active underneath Dando, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Dando dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bayagrakol doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dando counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bayagrakol!
You can see the frustration on Bayagrakol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dando is chipping away with strikes.
Bayagrakol is not content to let Dando control the position.
Dando scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dando controls the position.
Dando wants to stand but Bayagrakol is controlling his arm.
Bayagrakol is trying to escape the position but Dando is controlling the position.
Bayagrakol is not content to let Dando control the position.
Dando throws an elbow but Bayagrakol slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayagrakol regains half guard.
Bayagrakol wants to get back to his feet.
Bayagrakol is looking to improve his position.
Bayagrakol looking for submissions off his back.
Dando wants to pass to mount but Bayagrakol is defending the position.
Dando is nestled in close to Bayagrakol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bayagrakol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol wants to control but Dando is keeping busy.
Dando working Bayagrakol over with strikes.
Dando is controlling the pace.
Dando seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bayagrakol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dando stalling.
Bayagrakol is not content to let Dando control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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. Dando connects with a nice short shot to Bayagrakol's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dando content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Neville Dando was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dando wants to land a leg kick but Bayagrakol is out of range.
Neville Dando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dando fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bayagrakol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayagrakol tries for a takedown but Dando circles away easily
and Dando counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dando.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol keeping moving, preventing Dando from controlling successfully.
Bayagrakol has his foot on Dando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dando works his way back into a safe position though.
Bayagrakol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dando controls the pace.
Dando throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dando content to stall in guard here.
Dando trying to control the position from guard on top but Bayagrakol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neville Dando has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bayagrakol sprawls well. Bayagrakol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dando gets slowly back to his feet.
Dando throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bayagrakol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Dando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dando just misses with a punch to the body.
Dando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayagrakol manages to avoid it.
Bayagrakol with a poor takedown
and Dando counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bayagrakol has hold of Dando's hands but Dando slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bayagrakol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dando missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bayagrakol is refusing to be controlled, as Dando sits in half guard.
Bayagrakol regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dando.
Dando showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dando scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dando stands and throws Bayagrakol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dando is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dando wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bayagrakol keeps working.
Dando is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bayagrakol tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Neville Dando is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dando controlling the position from side mount.
Bayagrakol throws Dando to one side and escapes!
Dando feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dando working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayagrakol has his foot on Dando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dando works his way back into a safe position though.
Dando lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bayagrakol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dando lands a couple of elbows.
Dando lands a couple of elbows.
Bayagrakol trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dando cracks Bayagrakol with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol keeping moving, preventing Dando from controlling successfully.
Dando is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Dando has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Neville Dando wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dando throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bayagrakol's waist but Bayagrakol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dando off to one side.
Bayagrakol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dando to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bayagrakol striking off his back but it's not causing Dando any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol keeping moving, preventing Dando from controlling successfully.
Dando tries to free his leg and advance position but Bayagrakol is retaining full guard.
Dando passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Dando misses with a head shot. Bayagrakol uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BarDagul Bayagrakol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bayagrakol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dando defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Dando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dando 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Dando!
Neville Dando thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kent Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berto Kin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Superman Theme. Kin has chosen Drowning Pool feat Rob Zombie- The Man Without Fear as his entrance music. Kent Clark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kent Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Berto Kin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark misses with the combination.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kin. That snapped Clark's head back.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Kin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Kin misses.
Clark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kin lands with an overhand left.
Kin loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Kin throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Kin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
Kin misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark counters by moving into the clinch.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kin avoids it.
Kin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark prevents Kin from breaking the clinch.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Kin avoids the damage to the body.
Kin is trying to push Clark away but Clark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kin can't break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Berto Kin has been cut.
Clark with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Kin.
A slow jab from Kin misses its intended target.
Clark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Kin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kin throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark gets the takedown into side control.
Clark in side control, throwing shots but Kin defends.
The strikes coming from Clark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Clark working the head and body with strikes.
Clark misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Clark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kin pushes Clark away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Clark gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Clark misses with the ground and pound.
Kin regains half guard, as Clark was trying to land strikes.
Clark is keen to just control but Kin is a slippery customer.
Kin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark.
Clark 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.
Clark wants to work for an arm triangle but Kin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clark thows a huge punch but Kin dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clark trying to control from half guard but Kin is working away.
Kin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clark seems to be working for a kimura but Kin defends the submission attempt.
Clark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clark.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Kin blocks nicely.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berto Kin's cut.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clark momentarily.
Kin blocks a head kick by Clark.
Kin lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Kin has wrist control.
Clark prevents Kin from getting back to his feet.
Clark throws a strike but Kin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Clark looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Clark.
Clark is pressing down on Kin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clark is proving hard to escape from.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark misses with a head shot. Kin uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Kin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Kin has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clark stands up over Kin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Kin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark's guard. Nice move by Kin!
Kin wants to stand but Clark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kin is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Berto Kin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kin misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kin.
Clark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clark wants to clinch up but Kin keeps it at a distance.
Kin lunges at Clark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clark's hand.
A slow jab from Kin misses its intended target.
Clark cracks Kin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab lands there for Kin.
Kin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark slips under a jab.
Kin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clark slips under a jab from Kin.
Berto Kin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kin looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kin.
Berto Kin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark lands a big head kick that sends Kin tumbling to the mat! Clark takes a step backwards and waves Kin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kin is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kin gets tackled into the cage by Clark. Clark maintains the clinch.
Kin is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Kin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clark unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clark obliges.
Kin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark scores with a knee to the head.
Clark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kin's efforts to push away.
Kin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kin.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
Kin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clark lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Clark.
Clark utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clark.
Kin seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark lands a knee to the head.
Clark lands a good knee to the midsection. Kin won't want to take too many of those.
Clark unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Kin avoids the damage to the body.
Clark working Kin over with knees to the body.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Kin avoids the damage to the body.
Kin can't break the clinch.
Kin manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kin lands with a cross.
Kin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clark takes the fight into the clinch.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kin.
Clark just leaning against Kin, taking a breather.
Kin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark staying out of range there.
Kin throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Kin cracks Clark with an open hand slap.
Kin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Kin clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Kin's head.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Kin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kin throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kin misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark counters by moving into the clinch.
Kin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kin wants to get back to striking at distance but Clark won't allow it.
Kin tries to break the clinch but Clark is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark lands a body shot.
Clark using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clark unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clark lands a nice knee to the body.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kin.
Kin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark lands a nice knee to the body.
Kin managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Clark prevents Kin from breaking the clinch.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Clark is controlling him.
Clark keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clark lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kin.
Kent Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Kin avoids the damage to the body.
Kin wants to break free but Clark has control.
Kin is trying to break free.
Kin wants to break free but Clark has control.
Kin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Kin wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Clark.
Kin avoiding damage as Clark throws knees to the body.
Berto Kin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Clark!
A victorious Kent Clark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe LeBron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Olfinar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olfinar has chosen Papa Roach- Getting Away With Murder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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Good chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe LeBron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Olfinar!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olfinar wants to clinch.
Olfinar tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeBron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBron closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Olfinar quickly recovers to half guard.
LeBron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olfinar defending well though.
LeBron is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LeBron thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olfinar's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LeBron decides to stand and escape the position.
Olfinar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olfinar is looking to clinch but LeBron is avoiding it.
LeBron is looking to chop away at Olfinar's legs.
Olfinar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olfinar tries to clinch up but LeBron circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olfinar closes the distance but LeBron moves to the side
and LeBron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Olfinar wants to clinch up but LeBron keeps it at a distance.
LeBron looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olfinar darts in trying to clinch
and LeBron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
LeBron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeBron shoots in looking for a takedown. Olfinar tries to sprawl out of it but LeBron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olfinar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe LeBron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olfinar is looking to clinch.
LeBron looks for a takedown but Olfinar sprawls well.
Prince Olfinar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olfinar as he avoids it easily.
LeBron tries for a takedown but Olfinar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeBron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olfinar but Olfinar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prince Olfinar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBron will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olfinar is looking to clinch but LeBron is avoiding it.
Olfinar is looking to clinch but LeBron is avoiding it.
Olfinar fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBron thuds a left hand into Olfinar's body.
Olfinar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LeBron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olfinar pinned against the cage. Olfinar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Olfinar is looking to clinch but LeBron is avoiding it.
Olfinar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olfinar wants it to stay on the feet.
Olfinar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olfinar wants to clinch up but LeBron keeps it at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Olfinar enables LeBron to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Olfinar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
LeBron throwing strikes but missing.
Olfinar being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olfinar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeBron throwing strikes from guard but Olfinar blocks nicely.
LeBron with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olfinar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeBron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olfinar wants to get back to his feet but LeBron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Olfinar looks winded!
LeBron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Olfinar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeBron has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LeBron wants to control from the top but Olfinar keeps moving.
Olfinar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBron is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe LeBron wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Olfinar tries to clinch up.
Olfinar slaps away a takedown attempt from LeBron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
LeBron circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe LeBron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LeBron shoots in looking for a takedown. Olfinar tries to sprawl out of it but LeBron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olfinar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Olfinar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olfinar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olfinar moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBron shoots in for a double leg but Olfinar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe LeBron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olfinar darts in trying to clinch
enabling LeBron to counter with a crisp jab.
Olfinar is looking to clinch.
LeBron fails to land with a series of punches.
Olfinar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LeBron scores with a decent looking hook.
Olfinar moves in looking to clinch but LeBron pushes him off.
LeBron misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Olfinar is looking to clinch but LeBron is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBron keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prince Olfinar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olfinar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Felipe LeBron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBron shoots in looking for a takedown. Olfinar tries to sprawl out of it but LeBron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olfinar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Olfinar tries to clinch there but LeBron circles away.
Olfinar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olfinar tries to clinch up.
LeBron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olfinar tries to avoid it but LeBron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olfinar to the ground. Olfinar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LeBron fails with a takedown attempt.
Olfinar wants to clinch
and LeBron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBron shoots for a double leg takedown but Olfinar sprawls well. He's pushed LeBron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LeBron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olfinar tries to clinch but LeBron is having none of it.
Olfinar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olfinar tries to clinch but LeBron moves out of range.
Olfinar is looking to clinch.
Olfinar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olfinar slips a straight right by LeBron.
LeBron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olfinar pinned against the cage. Olfinar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LeBron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olfinar is fending him off so far but LeBron persists. Nope, Olfinar circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeBron closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Olfinar to the mat! Olfinar manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LeBron looking to sit in guard and control but Olfinar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LeBron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olfinar tries to stand but LeBron is controlling from the bottom.
LeBron pushes Olfinar off and scrambles back to his feet.
LeBron looks for a takedown but Olfinar sprawls well.
LeBron circles away from the clinch attempt
letting LeBron counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olfinar wants to clinch but LeBron slips to the side
and LeBron counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olfinar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olfinar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows LeBron to score an easy takedown into full guard.
LeBron looking to pass the guard.
LeBron with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olfinar can't keep his opponent in guard - LeBron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe LeBron dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
LeBron looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olfinar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBron throws a right hand that Olfinar ducks under and follows up with a left that Olfinar also avoids with ease.
Olfinar doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBron circles away.
LeBron shoots in and drives through. Olfinar sprawls well.
Olfinar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olfinar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olfinar tries to clinch there but LeBron circles away.
Olfinar wants to clinch up but LeBron keeps it at a distance.
Olfinar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olfinar tries to clinch but LeBron moves away
and LeBron counters with a single leg into guard. Olfinar didn't expect that.
Olfinar is looking to stand up but LeBron isn't so interested in that idea.
LeBron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olfinar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBron with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olfinar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olfinar being controlled here, momentarily.
LeBron throws an elbow that misses. Olfinar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LeBron's guard. Nice move by Olfinar!
LeBron uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Olfinar doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBron circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olfinar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe LeBron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBron circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling LeBron to counter with a crisp jab.
Olfinar tries to clinch up but LeBron circles away and keeps his distance.
Olfinar tries to clinch but LeBron moves away
and LeBron counters with a two punch combo.
LeBron tries for a takedown but Olfinar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olfinar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olfinar tries to clinch up.
LeBron shoots in but no luck this time.
Olfinar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olfinar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBron is defending well for now.
LeBron is trying to force a seperation but Olfinar has the dominant position.
LeBron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LeBron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olfinar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
LeBron managing to block the knees to the body from Olfinar.
LeBron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olfinar stops a takedown attempt from LeBron.
Olfinar prevents LeBron from breaking the clinch.
Olfinar tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBron avoids the damage to the body.
LeBron tries for a takedown but Olfinar manages to get underhooks.
LeBron has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Olfinar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LeBron has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olfinar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LeBron managing to block the knees to the body from Olfinar.
LeBron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olfinar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by LeBron or perhaps it was just good defense by Olfinar which made him look bad.
Olfinar tries to clinch there but LeBron circles away.
Olfinar moves in looking to clinch but LeBron pushes him off.
Olfinar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBron throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LeBron is defended easily by Olfinar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olfinar doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBron circles away.
LeBron misses with a takedown attempt - Olfinar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olfinar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olfinar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LeBron.
Olfinar tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olfinar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olfinar fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBron closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olfinar circles away.
Olfinar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LeBron.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olfinar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prince Olfinar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felipe LeBron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olfinar throws a head kick but LeBron moves out of range.
LeBron avoids the head kick by Olfinar.
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 Felipe LeBron.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeBron, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe LeBron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalid Walid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Velasquez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to KVelasquez Theme. Walid has chosen si karut marut-iklim as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalid Walid!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walid throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velasquez drops his hands momentarily and Walid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Walid moves out of range.
A jab from Walid finds it's way through Velasquez's defenses.
Walid throws a series of strikes that have Velasquez backpedaling.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Velasquez with that takedown attempt.
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez tries to clinch up but Walid circles away and keeps his distance.
Walid lands with a nice combination. Velasquez backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Kevin Velasquez has been cut.
Walid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez rushes Walid and presses him up against the cage.
Velasquez has picked Walid up - he's going for a ride! Velasquez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Velasquez misses with a head shot. Walid uses the momentum to regain guard.
Walid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velasquez throws a strike but Walid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velasquez working for a triangle but Walid defends it easily.
Walid is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasquez has wrist control.
Walid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walid drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Velasquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walid has Velasquez in his guard.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. Walid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Walid!
Walid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walid stands up over Velasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez is trying to control the position but Walid postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walid throws a big elbow that misses.
Velasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Velasquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walid.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Walid trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Walid works over Velasquez with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Walid controlling him for the moment.
Walid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walid throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walid chips away with some ground and pound.
Walid scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walid trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Walid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Velasquez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown into Walid's guard.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Walid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velasquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Velasquez passes Walid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walid is concentrating on defense, preventing Velasquez from advancing position.
Velasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walid can do anything to dispel that myth.
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velasquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walid defending well though.
Velasquez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Walid is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Velasquez!
Kevin Velasquez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pinoy Fightwear (95% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KC Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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260 lbs
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250 lbs
6 - 8 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, KC Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velasquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasquez somewhat.
Velasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasquez somewhat.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cooper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Cooper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooper throws out a loose jab but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cooper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez shoots in and drives through. Cooper sprawls well.
Velasquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Cooper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
A head kick misses from Cooper.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Velasquez moved out of range nicely.
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Cooper.
Cooper throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velasquez fails with the takedown.
Velasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cooper is fending him off so far but Velasquez persists. Nope, Cooper circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Cooper. Those never looked like landing.
KC Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooper digs a good body shot into Velasquez's ribs.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
Cooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Cooper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velasquez walks into a left hand.
Cooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper misses with a looping left.
Cooper lunges at Velasquez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Velasquez's hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Velasquez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Velasquez shoots in but Cooper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooper stuffs the takedown.
Cooper throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Cooper shows good takedown defense.
Cooper lands a slapping body shot.
Cooper slaps away a takedown attempt from Velasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Cooper.
Cooper is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velasquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cooper's guard.
Velasquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Velasquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KC Cooper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Velasquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Velasquez shoots in for a double leg but Cooper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cooper throws a big shot that misses.
Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Velasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cooper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Velasquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cooper can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to escape.
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but Cooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velasquez to get the leverage.
Velasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velasquez is working for a kimura but Cooper is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasquez works his way into full mount!
Velasquez working for a submission but Cooper is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Cooper holding both Velasquez 's hands and preventing any damage.
Cain Velasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper looking very determined here, making life difficult for Velasquez.
Velasquez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to control.
Velasquez looking to break Cooper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cooper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Velasquez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez looking for the choke from the back.
Velasquez is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cooper won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Velasquez off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cain Velasquez!
A very excited looking Cain Velasquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwame Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes into the arena with Tropa de Elite blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastian McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kwame Turner!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire stalks Turner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turner's face. Turner staggers backwards, shaken.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turner prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Turner prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sebastian McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire stalls.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turner is keeping busy.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Turner tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner being controlled against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
McGuire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turner can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Turner blocks a body shot from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sebastian McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire pushes Turner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sebastian McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
Turner blocks a body shot from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turner up against the cage.
McGuire misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian McGuire dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Turner improves position.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire has Turner pressed against the cage.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turner wants to break free but McGuire has control.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire cracks Turner with a nice body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sebastian McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Turner prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turner tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks.
Turner is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
Kwame Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian McGuire!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Schwann Oltorain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Schwann Oltorain's chin.
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25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Schwann Oltorain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson takes a swing at Oltorain's ribcage but misses.
Tyson Rushes Oltorain and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Oltorain is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Tyson Piles on the pressure and Oltorain crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Belizariusz Bizantyjski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Elokobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bizantyjski comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed- Liberate. George Elokobi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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192 lbs
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197 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Belizariusz Bizantyjski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Elokobi!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Elokobi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Elokobi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizantyjski stuffs the takedown.
Elokobi lands a body shot.
Bizantyjski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bizantyjski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bizantyjski keeping moving, preventing Elokobi from controlling successfully.
Bizantyjski lands an upkick as Elokobi stands over him.
Bizantyjski striking off his back but it's not causing Elokobi any problems.
Elokobi is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizantyjski has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elokobi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elokobi looking to pass the guard.
Elokobi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bizantyjski's head.
Elokobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizantyjski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizantyjski wants to sweep here but Elokobi controlling him for the moment.
Elokobi wants to control from the top but Bizantyjski keeps moving.
Bizantyjski keeping full guard, as Elokobi tries to pass.
Elokobi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bizantyjski, up you get!
Elokobi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elokobi tries to clinch but Bizantyjski moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elokobi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elokobi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizantyjski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Elokobi. That one must have hurt.
Bizantyjski blocks a low kick nicely.
Bizantyjski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belizariusz Bizantyjski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elokobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizantyjski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elokobi scores with the left hand. Bizantyjski knows he should have avoided that one.
Elokobi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Elokobi tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elokobi throws a leg kick but Bizantyjski moved away.
Elokobi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Elokobi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bizantyjski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elokobi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Elokobi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Elokobi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elokobi wants to clinch up but Bizantyjski keeps it at a distance.
Elokobi misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elokobi misses with a body shot
and Bizantyjski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elokobi throws a combination that misses
enabling Bizantyjski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elokobi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bizantyjski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bizantyjski is looking to reverse the position.
Elokobi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bizantyjski throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Elokobi working the head and body with strikes.
Bizantyjski throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Elokobi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bizantyjski misses with a strike from the bottom.
Elokobi trying to control the action but Bizantyjski is working from the bottom.
Bizantyjski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elokobi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bizantyjski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bizantyjski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizantyjski tries to get to full guard but Elokobi has control of the leg.
Elokobi lands with a punch from half guard.
Bizantyjski missing with punches from the bottom.
Elokobi blocks the strikes from Bizantyjski.
Bizantyjski tries to roll over but Elokobi keeps him under control.
Bizantyjski striking from half guard on the bottom.
Bizantyjski landing a few short strikes.
Elokobi lands with a punch from half guard.
Elokobi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Elokobi blocks the strikes from Bizantyjski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizantyjski missing with punches from the bottom.
Bizantyjski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Elokobi is keen to just control but Bizantyjski is a slippery customer.
Elokobi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Elokobi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bizantyjski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bizantyjski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bizantyjski.
Bizantyjski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elokobi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
George Elokobi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elokobi trying to control but Bizantyjski is working from the bottom.
Bizantyjski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bizantyjski 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizantyjski keeping moving, preventing Elokobi from controlling successfully.
Elokobi wants to pass the guard but Bizantyjski is keeping the position.
Elokobi throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Elokobi preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bizantyjski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elokobi.
Bizantyjski striking from his own guard.
Bizantyjski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bizantyjski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bizantyjski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elokobi is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bizantyjski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Elokobi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizantyjski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Elokobi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Elokobi is looking to clinch.
Elokobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elokobi looks to land a right hand but Bizantyjski moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elokobi closes the distance and clinches up with Bizantyjski, looking for a takedown. Elokobi pushes Bizantyjski against the cage but Bizantyjski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elokobi rushes Bizantyjski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizantyjski can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Elokobi to work.
Bizantyjski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elokobi keeps control of Bizantyjski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Elokobi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bizantyjski can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elokobi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizantyjski's elbow.
Bizantyjski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bizantyjski is trying to break free.
Elokobi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elokobi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bizantyjski tries to avoid it but Elokobi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bizantyjski to the ground. Bizantyjski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Elokobi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elokobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizantyjski manages to avoid it.
Elokobi takes a swing at Bizantyjski's ribcage but misses.
Elokobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizantyjski moves away.
George Elokobi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Elokobi tries to clinch there but Bizantyjski circles away.
Elokobi connects with a body shot.
Elokobi fails with an attempt to clinch.
George Elokobi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elokobi darts in trying to clinch
and Bizantyjski counters with a nice uppercut.
Elokobi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elokobi showed some decent athleticism there.
Bizantyjski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Belizariusz Bizantyjski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizantyjski punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Elokobi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elokobi 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Elokobi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domonico Cuccaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biles comes to the cage accompanied by Dead And Bloated by STP. Ryan Biles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Domonico Cuccaro's chin.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domonico Cuccaro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuccaro.
Cuccaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Biles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuccaro.
Biles fails to land the takedown.
Cuccaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuccaro thuds a left hand into Biles's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Biles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cuccaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cuccaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Biles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cuccaro drives through and clinches with Biles against the cage.
Cuccaro landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ryan Biles has been cut.
Cuccaro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biles.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but Biles blocks it.
Cuccaro trying to land knees to the body.
Biles avoiding damage as Cuccaro throws knees to the body.
Cuccaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuccaro tries to land a knee to the head but Biles blocks with his arms.
Cuccaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biles blocks it with crossed arms.
Cuccaro scores with a knee to the head.
Cuccaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cuccaro trying to land knees to the body.
Biles is working for takedown but Cuccaro is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuccaro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biles avoids it.
Cuccaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cuccaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Biles avoids the damage to the body.
Cuccaro trying to land knees to the body.
Cuccaro missing with knees to the body.
Biles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuccaro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuccaro looking to throw knees to the head but Biles is blocking nicely.
Cuccaro looking to throw knees to the head but Biles is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cuccaro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biles avoids it.
Biles has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cuccaro regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cuccaro is trying to control the position but Biles postures up.
Biles throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biles forces his way into half guard.
Biles works his way into side control.
Cuccaro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Biles wants to work for an arm triangle but Cuccaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cuccaro is trying to get back to full guard.
Biles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cuccaro is pressing down on Biles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cuccaro looking to control.
Biles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cuccaro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biles is one step ahead there.
Cuccaro looking to control.
Cuccaro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biles manages to get himself to full guard.
Cuccaro won't allow Biles to sweep him here.
Cuccaro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Biles has his foot on Cuccaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuccaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Biles is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuccaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuccaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cuccaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuccaro chips away with some ground and pound.
Cuccaro landing some decent shots from guard.
Biles has momentary wrist control but Cuccaro slips an elbow through the middle.
Cuccaro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biles working for a triangle but Cuccaro defends it easily.
Biles has momentary wrist control but Cuccaro slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cuccaro with a nice head shot there.
Cuccaro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cuccaro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Biles's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domonico Cuccaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Biles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cuccaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cuccaro throws a shot to the body.
Biles is looking to score with low kicks.
Biles moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuccaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cuccaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cuccaro lands with a cross.
Cuccaro misses with an uppercut.
Cuccaro throws out a powerful jab.
Biles needs to keep his hands up - Cuccaro had a free shot at his head there.
Cuccaro with a jab.
A left lands for Cuccaro.
Biles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cuccaro throws an overhand right that lands on Biles's shoulder, as Biles tries to avoid the shot.
Cuccaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Biles's head.
Biles misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuccaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Biles is just out of range.
Cuccaro misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Cuccaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cuccaro.
Biles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuccaro.
Cuccaro throws a body kick that misses.
Biles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuccaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cuccaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Biles lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cuccaro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuccaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Biles postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Domonico Cuccaro was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cuccaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Biles fails with a takedown attempt.
Cuccaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cuccaro clinches up with Biles and pushes him back against the cage.
Biles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but Biles blocks it.
Cuccaro landing knees to the body.
Cuccaro lands a knee to the head.
Cuccaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro misses with a knee to the head.
Cuccaro tries to land a knee to the head but Biles blocks with his arms.
Cuccaro trying to land knees to the body.
Cuccaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cuccaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Biles avoids the damage to the body.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cuccaro with a knee to the head.
Biles avoiding damage as Cuccaro throws knees to the body.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but Biles blocks it.
Cuccaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cuccaro missing with knees to the body.
Biles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Biles wants to pass to mount but Cuccaro is defending the position.
Cuccaro is controlling Biles's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Biles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biles trying to pass the guard but Cuccaro defending well.
Cuccaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuccaro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biles manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuccaro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cuccaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Biles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cuccaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cuccaro postures up in Biles's guard and throws a big left but Biles blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domonico Cuccaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Biles's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cuccaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biles shoots in looking for a takedown but Cuccaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cuccaro throws a big shot that misses.
Biles swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuccaro.
Biles avoids a kick to the body.
Biles drops his hands momentarily and Cuccaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Domonico Cuccaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuccaro closes the distance and clinches.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cuccaro misses with a knee to the head.
Cuccaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biles blocks it with crossed arms.
Domonico Cuccaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cuccaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biles is defending well for now.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but Biles blocks it.
Cuccaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cuccaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuccaro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cuccaro lands a good knee to the midsection. Biles won't want to take too many of those.
Cuccaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biles blocks it with crossed arms.
Cuccaro misses with a knee to the head.
Cuccaro looking to throw knees to the head but Biles is blocking nicely.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cuccaro missing with knees to the body.
Cuccaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Biles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Biles looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biles managing to block the knees to the body from Cuccaro.
Biles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuccaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuccaro. Biles does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro lands with a good body shot.
Biles slips a straight right by Cuccaro.
Biles tries to keep at a distance but Cuccaro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuccaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cuccaro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuccaro looking to throw knees to the head but Biles is blocking nicely.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cuccaro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cuccaro trying to land knees to the body.
Cuccaro misses with a knee to the head.
Biles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuccaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Domonico Cuccaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan Biles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuccaro.
Cuccaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biles moves away.
Cuccaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biles.
Biles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Biles misses with a body kick.
Cuccaro thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Cuccaro finds it's way through Biles's defenses.
Cuccaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuccaro tries to clinch but Biles is having none of it.
Biles walks into a left hand.
Biles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Cuccaro.
Cuccaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biles.
Cuccaro clinches up with Biles and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biles managing to block the knees to the body from Cuccaro.
Cuccaro landing knees to the head.
Cuccaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Biles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domonico Cuccaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cuccaro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonico Cuccaro!
Domonico Cuccaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Holger Routakirves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by Ice cream paint job. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalevi Holger Routakirves!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Routakirves, pushing him back against the cage.
Lang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Routakirves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lang after a bit of a struggle.
Routakirves throws a head punch that misses.
Routakirves misses with a punch to the body.
Lang has hold of one of Routakirves's legs. Routakirves is fighting the takedown attempt but Lang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lang trying to control but Routakirves is working from the bottom.
Lang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Routakirves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lang wants to control from the top but Routakirves keeps moving.
Lang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lang passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Routakirves trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routakirves punching from the bottom.
Routakirves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Routakirves is in trouble now - Lang has advanced to mount!
Routakirves is looking to improve his position but Lang isn't that keen on the idea.
Lang dominating with strikes here.
Lang landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Routakirves is looking to get to half guard.
Routakirves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Routakirves is in a horrible position here. Lang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Routakirves is rocked!
Routakirves is looking to improve his position but Lang isn't that keen on the idea.
Routakirves is still in real trouble! Can Lang finish him?
Lang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Routakirves wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lang celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, David Lang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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