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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Tyzzkling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Dong comes to the cage accompanied by Aegukka. Tyzzkling has chosen Dagger (mustasch) as his entrance music. Kim Jong Dong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
14 - 29 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Tyzzkling!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyzzkling.
Jong Dong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyzzkling as he avoids it easily.
Jong Dong shoots and misses
and Tyzzkling counters with a thumping low kick.
Tyzzkling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Dong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tyzzkling is looking to escape.
Tyzzkling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jong Dong.
Jong Dong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jong Dong slips a nice elbow through Tyzzkling's hands, connecting with Tyzzkling's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyzzkling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Dong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tyzzkling to regain full guard.
Jong Dong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jong Dong wants to control from the top but Tyzzkling keeps moving.
Jong Dong with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyzzkling has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blunt Force Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tyzzkling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jong Dong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jong Dong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyzzkling's guard.
Jong Dong trying to control from half guard but Tyzzkling is working away.
Ground and pound from Jong Dong.
Ground and pound from Jong Dong.
Jong Dong 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.
Jong Dong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyzzkling defending well though.
Tyzzkling is refusing to be controlled, as Jong Dong sits in half guard.
Jong Dong is controlling the pace.
Jong Dong 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Dong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyzzkling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jong Dong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Dong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Dong trying to control the action but Tyzzkling is working from the bottom.
Tyzzkling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jong Dong.
Jong Dong slows the pace down in half guard.
Jong Dong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jong Dong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jong Dong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jong Dong content to control rather than advance.
Jong Dong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyzzkling is just riding it out for now. Jong Dong eventually gives up the hold.
Jong Dong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jong Dong thows a huge punch but Tyzzkling dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jong Dong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyzzkling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jong Dong.
Jong Dong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyzzkling is refusing to be controlled, as Jong Dong sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Dong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jong Dong wants to clinch up but Tyzzkling keeps it at a distance.
Jong Dong has closed the distance and engaged Tyzzkling in a clinch.
Tyzzkling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jong Dong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyzzkling pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kim Jong Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jong Dong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jong Dong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tyzzkling is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jong Dong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jong Dong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jong Dong lands a nice forearm strike.
Tyzzkling is being controlled here.
Tyzzkling avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jong Dong.
Jong Dong tries to advance to mount but Tyzzkling denies him.
Tyzzkling defending against the ground and pound.
Jong Dong taking a breather here.
Jong Dong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jong Dong working the ground and pound but Tyzzkling is defending the strikes.
Jong Dong tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jong Dong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tyzzkling taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Dong is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyzzkling is defending well.
Jong Dong scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jong Dong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jong Dong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tyzzkling on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jong Dong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kim Jong Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jong Dong trying to control the action but Tyzzkling is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong lands a nice forearm strike.
Jong Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyzzkling keeps working.
Jong Dong tries to score with some ground and pound. Tyzzkling controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Dong lands a nice forearm strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jong Dong tries to score with some ground and pound. Tyzzkling controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jong Dong lands some shots froms side control.
Jong Dong cracks Tyzzkling with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Dong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jong Dong looks for a takedown but Tyzzkling sprawls well.
Jong Dong misses with a takedown attempt - Tyzzkling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jong Dong is defended easily by Tyzzkling.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Jong Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Dong gets a takedown into half guard.
Jong Dong prevents Tyzzkling from standing back up.
Tyzzkling won't allow Jong Dong to pass to mount.
Jong Dong wants to take a breather but Tyzzkling is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyzzkling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jong Dong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jong Dong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jong Dong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jong Dong trying to control from half guard but Tyzzkling is working away.
Tyzzkling looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jong Dong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tyzzkling to regain full guard.
Jong Dong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jong Dong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jong Dong is working Tyzzkling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyzzkling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jong Dong is stalling in the full guard.
Jong Dong throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Dong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jong Dong throws a strike but Tyzzkling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jong Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyzzkling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyzzkling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jong Dong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyzzkling's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jong Dong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jong Dong lands a couple of digs.
Tyzzkling is looking to stand up but Jong Dong isn't so interested in that idea.
Jong Dong postures up in Tyzzkling's guard and throws a big left but Tyzzkling blocks it.
Jong Dong trying to control but Tyzzkling is working from the bottom.
Tyzzkling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jong Dong distracts Tyzzkling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyzzkling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jong Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Tyzzkling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyzzkling wants to control from the top but Jong Dong keeps moving.
Peter Tyzzkling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jong Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyzzkling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim Jong Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jong Dong is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jong Dong, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Dong!
During a confident post fight interview, Kim Jong Dong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus's entrance music is Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. A fine choice. Kochanowski has chosen Sting Of The Bumblebee as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
28 - 23 - 1 |
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165 lbs
19 - 27 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite 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
28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kochanowski. That's going to slow Canthropus down.
Canthropus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Kochanowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Canthropus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Canthropus misses with a looping left.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot.
Canthropus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canthropus slips under a jab.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Canthropus circles away.
Kochanowski throws a lazy head kick
and Canthropus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canthropus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kochanowski.
Canthropus lands the left hand.
Canthropus blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Canthropus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kochanowski but Kochanowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kochanowski moves to clinch but Canthropus breaks away
and Canthropus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canthropus throws a hook but Kochanowski blocks it.
Canthropus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kochanowski checks it well.
Kochanowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canthropus takes a swing at Kochanowski's ribcage but misses.
Canthropus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus throws a push kick but Kochanowski slaps the foot to one side.
Canthropus throws a solid leg kick but Kochanowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Canthropus.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canthropus 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 Kochanowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kochanowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canthropus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canthropus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kochanowski moves into range and clinches up with Canthropus.
Kochanowski tries to circle away but Canthropus has him pinned against the cage.
Kochanowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canthropuss head.
Kochanowski wants to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochanowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canthropus blocks it with crossed arms.
Kochanowski is trying to stall.
Kochanowski seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Canthropus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Canthropus misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus throws the left hand but Kochanowski avoids the punch easily.
Canthropus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canthropus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kochanowski is fending him off so far but Canthropus persists. Nope, Kochanowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Kochanowski slips a jab from Canthropus.
Some wild striking there from Canthropus.
Canthropus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Canthropus misses its intended target.
Canthropus throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski staying out of range there.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kochanowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Canthropus counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Canthropus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Canthropus tries for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending well.
Canthropus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Canthropus tries for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canthropus lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Canthropus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Canthropus connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Canthropus throws a leg kick
and Kochanowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canthropus throws out a loose jab but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kochanowski misses with a two punch combination.
Canthropus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kochanowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Canthropus scores with a push kick.
Canthropus lands with an uppercut that bounces Kochanowski off the cage and back into range.
Canthropus misses with a looping right.
Canthropus tries to land a leg kick but Kochanowski saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kochanowski checks a leg kick.
Kochanowski lands a head kick. Canthropus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Canthropus misses
and Kochanowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canthropus misses the shot to the body.
Canthropus looks for the body kick but Kochanowski saw that one coming.
Kochanowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
Pithe Canthropus is winning the standup battle so far.
Canthropus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kochanowski wants to clinch.
Canthropus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kochanowski. Those never looked like landing.
Kochanowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kochanowski throws the left hand but Canthropus avoids the punch easily.
Canthropus misses the jab.
Canthropus misses with a series of wild punches.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination but Canthropus avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Canthropus misses the target.
Canthropus throws out a powerful jab.
Kochanowski checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus misses with a hook.
Kochanowski slips a straight right by Canthropus.
Kochanowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kochanowski blocks a head kick by Canthropus.
Canthropus lands with an uppercut that bounces Kochanowski off the cage and back into range.
Kochanowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Canthropus slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Canthropus connects with a jab.
Kochanowski is looking to slow Canthropus down with leg kicks.
Kochanowski checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus throws a hook to the side of Kochanowski's head but Kochanowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canthropus swats away the attempt to clinch by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski avoids a kick to the body.
Canthropus misses with a hook.
Kochanowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canthropus misses with a leg kick
and Kochanowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus working Kochanowski over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canthropus.
Canthropus managing to block the knees to the body from Kochanowski.
Canthropus avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
Canthropus managing to block the knees to the body from Kochanowski.
Canthropus manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canthropus throws a leg kick but Kochanowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kochanowski lands a head shot.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Canthropus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
Kochanowski misses with a body kick.
Canthropus throws a leg kick but Kochanowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Canthropus dives in and scores a takedown into Kochanowski's guard.
Canthropus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canthropus won't allow Kochanowski to get back to his feet.
Canthropus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canthropus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Canthropus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus connects with a couple of short punches.
Kochanowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canthropus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canthropus throws a big elbow that misses.
Canthropus is pushing down on Kochanowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kochanowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Canthropus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Canthropus thows a huge punch but Kochanowski dodges it nicely.
Canthropus wants to take a breather but Kochanowski is having none of it.
Kochanowski is trying to stand.
Canthropus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canthropus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Canthropus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kochanowski is in trouble now - Canthropus has advanced to mount!
Canthropus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Canthropus throws some wild stikes that Kochanowski manages to avoid easily.
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!
Canthropus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Canthropus unloading with bombs!
Poor strikes thrown by Canthropus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kochanowski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Canthropus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus misses with a head shot.
Canthropus thowing shots but they're missing.
Canthropus 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.
Canthropus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pithe Canthropus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Canthropus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canthropus looking to finish with strikes here!
Canthropus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kochanowski?
Canthropus lands with some strikes.
Canthropus controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Canthropus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Canthropus looking to ground and pound but Kochanowski is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Canthropus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pithe Canthropus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canthropus, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pithe Canthropus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pithe Canthropus waved his t-shirt featuring DTK Designs (Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Shot Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cherry comes to the cage accompanied by D-12 - Fight Music . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buck Shot Bowie!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowie misses with a few strikes there.
Cherry slips under a jab.
Bowie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Buster Cherry has been cut.
Bowie misses with a double jab
and Cherry counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bowie punching from the bottom.
Cherry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cherry is looking for a kimura here.
Bowie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bowie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bowie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cherry is aware though and is defending well.
Cherry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bowie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cherry wants to control but Bowie is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cherry tries to roll over but Bowie keeps him under control.
Bowie blocks the strikes from Cherry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherry keeping control of the position.
Cherry has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bowie is on him like a limpet, forcing Cherry back against the cage.
Cherry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cherry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cherry trying to land knees to the body.
Cherry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bowie smiles and moves away.
Cherry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cherry showed some decent athleticism there.
Cherry working the head and body with strikes.
Bowie gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cherry is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowie has wrist control.
Cherry cracks Bowie with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherry works over Bowie with some ground and pound from guard.
Cherry is posturing up here but Bowie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cherry tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cherry has to tap! Slick submission there by Bowie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buck Shot Bowie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes into the arena with Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
34 - 23 - 0 |
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35
242 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Mageramsky!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mageramsky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Aleksander Ivanov has been cut.
Mageramsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanov drives through with a takedown into Mageramsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mageramsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Mageramsky, not yet.
Mageramsky wants to hit a switch here but Ivanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mageramsky there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mageramsky is trying to escape the mount.
Ivanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Mageramsky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ivanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mageramsky tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mageramsky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mageramsky is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mageramsky avoid being mounted?
Mageramsky is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mageramsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mageramsky slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ivanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mageramsky's head.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mageramsky is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mageramsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mageramsky controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Mageramsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanov defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky has control of Ivanov's left arm, preventing Ivanov from doing any damage.
Mageramsky working a defensive guard here.
Mageramsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mageramsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Ivanov slips nicely into half guard.
Ivanov prevents Mageramsky from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mageramsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ivanov with good strikes from the mount here!
Mageramsky wants to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Ivanov with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Joseph Mageramsky has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mageramsky slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Mageramsky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mageramsky wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joseph Mageramsky will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ivanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mageramsky's hands.
Aleksander Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov gets a double leg takedown into Mageramsky's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mageramsky keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mageramsky is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Ivanov working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mageramsky manages to get back to half guard.
Ivanov blocks the strikes from Mageramsky.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura but Mageramsky is defending well.
Mageramsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ivanov is looking to stall here but Mageramsky recovers full guard.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Mageramsky blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Mageramsky trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mageramsky keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Mageramsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mageramsky keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Mageramsky controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Mageramsky is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov won't allow Mageramsky to sweep him here.
Mageramsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Mageramsky keeps moving.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov passes Mageramsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mageramsky has hold of Ivanov's hands but Ivanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mageramsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mageramsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanov is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov wants to control but Mageramsky is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky trying to hold on to Ivanov's head to control him but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mageramsky is holding on to half guard well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph Mageramsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Mageramsky's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mageramsky has his foot on Ivanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanov 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.
Mageramsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mageramsky is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Ivanov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ivanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mageramsky on his heels. He'll look to pass Mageramsky's guard now, I'm sure.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mageramsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Mageramsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mageramsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mageramsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mageramsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Mageramsky pushes his legs off easily.
Mageramsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mageramsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanov has wrist control.
Mageramsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mageramsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mageramsky trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Mageramsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ivanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mageramsky.
Mageramsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mageramsky manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Mageramsky is keeping the position.
Mageramsky controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Ivanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mageramsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Mageramsky, not yet.
Ivanov trying to control but Mageramsky is working from the bottom.
Ivanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mageramsky keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Mageramsky trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joseph Mageramsky.
A big left from Mageramsky misses.
Ivanov gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mageramsky is looking for a sweep.
Aleksander Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control the position but Mageramsky is working away.
Ivanov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ivanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mageramsky tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ivanov wants to control the pace but Mageramsky is squirming around nicely.
Mageramsky is trying desperately to improve position.
Mageramsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mageramsky tries to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Ivanov trying to control but Mageramsky is having none of it.
Ivanov raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to control but Mageramsky wriggling away.
Mageramsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivanov with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mageramsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Mageramsky that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mageramsky is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Ivanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That has opened up Joseph Mageramsky's cut even more.
Mageramsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Ivanov!
Aleksander Ivanov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hettie Kate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kate comes to the cage accompanied by Peanuts Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hettie Kate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Russo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo misses with a series of wild punches.
Russo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kate.
Russo throws a series of punches but Kate moves out of range.
Russo looks to land a combination but Kate avoids it well.
Kate slaps away a takedown attempt from Russo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Russo.
Russo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kate swivels and escapes.
Kate looks for the body kick but Russo saw that one coming.
Kate lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Russo backs up against the cage.
Russo moves out of range as Kate throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Russo.
Kate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kate throws a right and a left that Russo avoids nicely.
Kate is looking to clinch.
Kate tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Kate's head coaches at Blunt Force Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kate leaves Russo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hettie Kate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Russo.
Kate throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kate throws a series of strikes that have Russo backpedaling.
Russo throws a series of punches but Kate avoids them all with ease.
Kate connects with a body shot that sends Russo's belly button to the back.
Kate clinches up with Russo and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kate.
Kate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
Kate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russo avoids it.
Kate taking a breather.
Kate landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kate lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Russo's defenses.
It looks like Frankie Russo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russo's elbow.
Russo looking for a takedown.
Kate stalls.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kate lands a knee to the body.
Russo avoids a wild elbow strike from Kate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kate gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kate lands with a short shot to the head.
Russo's coach down at United Gym (PM for invitation) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Russo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kate misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kate can't find room to land a body shot as Russo controls the action.
Kate throws a punch but it's blocked by Russo.
Kate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russo is looking for a takedown.
Kate lands an elbow inside.
Kate trying to stall but Russo improves his position.
Nice elbow from Kate.
A right handed body shot lands from Kate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo is working for takedown but Kate is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russo goes for a takedown attempt but Kate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kate connects with a solid leg kick.
Russo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo misses the jab.
Kate throws a body kick that misses.
Hettie Kate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo throws a nice looking combination but Kate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russo dodges the punch combination from Kate.
Kate throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hettie Kate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Russo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kate.
Russo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kate counters with a low kick, right behind Russo 's knee.
Kate throws the kick towards the body but Russo avoids it.
Kate tries a head kick but it misses.
Kate tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kate struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
Russo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kate has Russo pushed against the cage.
Russo is working for takedown but Kate is calmly controlling the position for now.
Russo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kate misses with a body punch.
Russo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Russo tries to break free but Kate pushes him back against the cage.
Kate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
That has opened up Frankie Russo's cut even more.
Russo blocks a body shot from Kate.
Kate pushes off an throws an elbow but Russo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Russo goes for a takedown attempt but Kate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hettie Kate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Russo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Russo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Russo blocks a head kick by Kate.
Russo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kate throws a hook to the side of Russo's head but Russo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kate scores with a leg kick.
Hettie Kate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kate thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Russo if he has to take too many more of those.
Russo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Russo both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kate scores with a decent looking hook.
Kate scores with a shot to the body.
Russo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kate keeps Russo at a distance using the push kick.
A solid body kick from Kate.
Kate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kate bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Russo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Russo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kate.
Russo moves out of range as Kate throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Russo misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kate. Russo shrugs it off though.
No luck for Russo with that takedown attempt.
Hettie Kate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Kate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hettie Kate is winning the standup battle so far.
Kate swinging wildly here.
Russo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kate.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russo lands with a cross.
Kate dodges the punch combination from Russo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kate.
Kate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kate. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kate tries a head kick but it misses.
Kate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Russo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Russo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo lands with a nice combination. Kate backs away looking to recover.
Russo tries to bum rush Kate with a series of wild strikes but Kate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kate pushes Russo away with a front kick.
Kate scores with a one two! Russo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kate lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kate closes the distance and clinches.
Kate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russo avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo is trying to break free.
Kate tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Kate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hettie Kate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Russo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kate dodges the punch combination from Russo.
Kate darts in trying to clinch
and Russo counters with a two punch combo.
Russo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Russo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kate lands a leg kick that knocks Russo off balance momentarily.
Kate throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Russo misses the shot to the body.
Russo wants to land a leg kick but Kate is out of range.
Kate looks to land a body kick but Russo moved away.
Nice body kick from Kate.
Kate throws a jab but it's blocked by Russo.
Kate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kate slips a jab from Russo.
Kate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kate misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kate lands a head kick. Russo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kate moves in looking to clinch but Russo pushes him off.
Russo throws a nice looking combination but Kate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Russo counters with a series of strikes. Kate will be more careful next time no doubt.
Russo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kate misses with a head kick.
Russo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kate.
Kate tries to close the distance and clinch but Russo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Kate scores with a four punch combination!
Kate throws a body kick that misses.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kate sprawls well. Kate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kate misses with a series of wild punches.
Kate jabs Russo right on the nose. Russo blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kate defends it nicely.
Kate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russo can do to turn this around?
Russo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kate moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kate fails to land with a series of punches.
Kate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kate moves into range and clinches up with Russo.
Russo tries for a takedown but Kate manages to get underhooks.
Hettie Kate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Russo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kate lands a nice elbow.
Russo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Russo's defenses.
Kate misses with a knee strike.
Russo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Russo managing to block the knees to the body from Kate.
Hettie Kate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russo lands a takedown into guard.
Kate wants to get back to his feet but Russo passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kate is trying to stand.
Russo winds up and cracks Kate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Russo not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kate is looking to escape.
Frankie Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kate is not content to let Russo control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Kate's head.
Kate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kate trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo wants to take a breather but Kate is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kate tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
Hettie Kate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russo is looking for a kimura here.
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 Hettie Kate.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kate, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hettie Kate!
During a confident post fight interview, Hettie Kate thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Tippin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
268 lbs
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255 lbs
20 - 18 - 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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Tippin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tap Out!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out misses with a head kick.
Out goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Out takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tippin throws a body punch but Out moves out of range.
Tippin thows a body shot but no joy.
Out is looking to slow Tippin down with leg kicks.
Tippin dodges the punch combination from Out.
Out throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tippin.
Pete Tippin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Out throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tippin avoids the head kick by Out.
Out avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Out throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Out misses with a head kick.
Out takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Out tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tippin was well out of range. Poor timing from Out.
Tippin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Out.
Good leg kick by Tippin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tippin tries to clinch there but Out circles away.
Tippin misses with a hook
and Out counters with a body kick.
Out misses with a series of wild punches.
Tippin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tippin misses with a few strikes there.
Out loads up on a big right hand but Tippin slips the punch.
Out cracks the inside of Tippin's front leg.
Tippin slips a jab from Out.
Tippin tries to land a front kick but Out steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Out thumps Tippin with a low kick.
Tippin dodges the punch combination from Out.
A swing and a miss from Tippin.
Out avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tippin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tippin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Out misses with a two punch combination.
Tippin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Out's head backwards.
Out lands an overhand right.
Tippin lands a really nice looking cross but Out seems unphased.
Out takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Out wants to land a leg kick but Tippin is out of range.
Out on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Out ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tippin moves away.
Tap Out is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Out misses with a head kick.
Tippin moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Out goes down! Can Tippin finish him!?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Out keeping moving, preventing Tippin from controlling successfully.
Tippin works over Out with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tippin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tippin wants to control from the top but Out keeps moving.
Out looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tippin is one step ahead there.
Tippin stands and throws Out's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Out taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tippin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tippin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tippin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Out.
Tippin misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out tries to land a front kick but Tippin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Out misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tippin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tippin throws a right hand that Out ducks under and follows up with a left that Out also avoids with ease.
Tippin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Out misses with a body kick.
Out throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Out misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looks like Tippin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tippin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tippin drops Out with a left and a right! Oh, Out is hurt - Tippin dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tippin working the ground and pound from side control.
Out is rocked!
Out told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Out struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Tippin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Tippin dominated that round.
That's time! Tippin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tippin throws a right hand that Out ducks under and follows up with a left that Out also avoids with ease.
Out fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tippin manages to avoid it.
Tippin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Out cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Out throws an off balance right hand
and Tippin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tippin.
Out's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tippin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Out can do to turn this around?
Tippin misses with a combination
and Out counters with a good low kick that Tippin was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Out. Tippin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Out.
Tippin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Out under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tippin throws a front kick aimed at Out's knee but Out avoids it well.
Tippin misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Out. Tippin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Out lands with a kick to the temple. Tippin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Out keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Out misses with a low kick.
Tippin avoids the body shot from Out.
Out throws a good cross that connects.
Tippin is looking to chop away at Out's legs.
Out with a nice cross.
Out checks a low kick from Tippin.
Tippin shoots in for a takedown but Out shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tippin drops Out with a left right combo! Tippin follows him down to the ground into side control.
Out is still in real trouble! Can Tippin finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tippin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tippin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Out is looking for a sweep.
Out is trying to control Tippin's posture but Tippin avoids it.
Out tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tippin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Out seems to have recovered his senses.
A big strike lands for Tippin! That's really hurt Out and he's turned his back - Tippin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tippin jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Tippin!
Pete Tippin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tap Out stepped up to the mic, saying 'Be back better than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phraya Pichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pichai comes to the cage accompanied by Solitary Man. Whitecoat is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seven Nation Army. Axel Whitecoat has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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193 lbs
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186 lbs
16 - 21 - 1 |
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Phraya Pichai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitecoat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitecoat circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whitecoat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Whitecoat.
Pichai prevents a body shot from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat blocks the elbow strike.
Whitecoat avoids a wild elbow strike from Pichai.
Whitecoat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Whitecoat pushes Pichai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Whitecoat has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pichai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whitecoat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pichai.
It looks like Axel Whitecoat has been cut.
Pichai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Whitecoat.
A bit of stalling here from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat trying to control the position but instead, Pichai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Whitecoat into the cage.
Whitecoat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pichai misses with an elbow over the top.
Whitecoat misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitecoat blocks the elbow strike.
Whitecoat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Whitecoat misses with a punch on the inside.
Pichai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whitecoat lands a nice uppercut.
Whitecoat blocks the elbow strike.
Whitecoat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whitecoat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whitecoat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pichai backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitecoat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Whitecoat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pichai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whitecoat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whitecoat blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pichai throws an elbow but misses.
Pichai prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pichai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whitecoat's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat misses with the head strike.
Whitecoat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pichai throws an elbow but misses.
Pichai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pichai prevents a body shot from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat throws a head punch that misses.
Whitecoat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichai throws an elbow but it misses.
Pichai lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Pichai throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pichai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whitecoat's brow.
Pichai lands an elbow just above Whitecoat 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pichai throws an elbow but misses.
Pichai misses with an elbow over the top.
Whitecoat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pichai's elbow.
Whitecoat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whitecoat avoids a wild elbow strike from Pichai.
Whitecoat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pichai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whitecoat blocks an elbow strike.
Pichai misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat misses with some punches.
Whitecoat blocks the elbow strike.
Pichai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Whitecoat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pichai smiles and moves away.
Phraya Pichai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Whitecoat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitecoat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pichai doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitecoat circles away.
Whitecoat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Whitecoat showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pichai is looking to escape.
Whitecoat trying to mount his opponent but Pichai defends it.
Pichai is trying to stand back up but Whitecoat is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pichai's head.
Pichai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Whitecoat is on him like a limpet, forcing Pichai back against the cage.
Pichai blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pichai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whitecoat's brow.
Pichai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Whitecoat tries to stall but Pichai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pichai throws an elbow that misses.
Whitecoat tries to stall but Pichai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pichai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pichai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whitecoat has a couple of punches blocked by Pichai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitecoat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pichai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whitecoat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Axel Whitecoat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Axel Whitecoat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whitecoat connects with a single shot there.
Whitecoat keeps the fight on the outside.
Pichai tries to clinch up.
Whitecoat lands with an overhand left.
Phraya Pichai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whitecoat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichai is looking to clinch but Whitecoat is avoiding it.
Whitecoat scores with a punch to the head.
Pichai is rocked!
It looks like Phraya Pichai has been cut.
Pichai tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitecoat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Pichai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitecoat throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pichai clean off his feet! He's out cold! Whitecoat stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axel Whitecoat!
Post fight, Axel Whitecoat stared into the camera and said 'That's four victims in a row now...I will fight whomever BFT puts in front of me next. Aussie Aussie Aussie!!! Oi Oi Oi!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pat Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Rowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rowan has chosen Anthrax - I Am The Law as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Rowan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowan closes the distance and clinches.
Rowan blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rowan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
Small working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Small.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Small misses with the head strike.
Rowan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Small lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rowan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Small lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rowan is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rowan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Small's face.
Small breaks from the clinch.
Small is looking to clinch but Rowan is avoiding it.
Small fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rowan moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rowan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Small lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rowan misses the shot to the body.
Rowan needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there.
Rowan shoots in for a takedown but Small shows good takedown defense.
Rowan moves out of range as Small throws a body kick.
Pat Small is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rowan cracks Small with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Small tests Rowan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Small misses with a shot to the body
and Rowan counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small closes the distance and clinches.
Rowan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Small's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rowan trying to land knees to the body.
Rowan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Small just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rowan wants a takedown but no success here.
Pat Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Rowan.
Small wants to break free but Rowan has control.
Rowan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Rowan controls his hands.
Small wants to break free but Rowan has control.
Rowan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rowan dives in and grabs Small's left leg, looking for a takedown. Small pushes down on Rowan's head and hops out.
Small misses with the combination.
Rowan has a takedown stuffed.
Small cracks Rowan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Small misses
and Rowan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking.
Small connects with a single shot there.
Rowan avoids the body shot from Small.
Rowan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Small.
Small misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch but Rowan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Small misses with a right hand
and Rowan counters with a low kick, right behind Small 's knee.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Rowan has a takedown stuffed.
Small tries to clinch but Rowan is having none of it.
Small tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Rowan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rowan trying to move into half guard but instead Small has managed to sweep!
Small got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Small has managed to get both his arms back between Rowan's legs - danger averted.
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!
Small has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rowan is proving hard to escape from.
Small preventing the sweep.
Small pushing down on Rowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rowan.
Small stands and throws Rowan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Small wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowan keeps working.
Rowan sneaks back into half guard.
Rowan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rowan kicks Small off and gets back to his feet.
Small lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rowan backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rowan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Small closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rowan is rocked!
Small tries to clinch there but Rowan circles away.
A shot to the liver by Small. Beautiful body shot.
Small scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pat Small will probably get the nod.
That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rowan.
Rowan shoots in for a double leg but Small sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rowan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rowan is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him?
Pat Small is winning the standup battle so far.
Small lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Rowan - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Small!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Small!
After winning the bout, Pat Small thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Samuel Rowan stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck this mma shit! spinning shit and shit!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trinidad Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nuclear's choice of entrance music: Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass. Trinidad Suarez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trinidad Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nuclear.
Suarez walks into a straight right hand from Nuclear.
It looks like Trinidad Suarez has been cut.
Suarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nuclear.
Nuclear is looking to clinch.
David Nuclear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuclear throws a body punch but Suarez moves out of range.
Nuclear tries to bum rush Suarez with a series of wild strikes but Suarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuclear throws a sloppy body shot
and Suarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nuclear!
Suarez working the body and head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Suarez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nuclear keeping his opponent close.
Sloppy strikes there by Suarez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuclear takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuclear can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Suarez just content to control the position.
Suarez grinds an elbow into Nuclear's temple.
Nuclear is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nuclear keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez working the ground and pound.
Suarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nuclear is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suarez working the ground and pound from side control.
Suarez 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.
Suarez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Suarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nuclear is looking to reverse the position.
Suarez cracks Nuclear with a big elbow.
Nuclear controls the position for a moment.
Nuclear tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nuclear defending against the ground and pound.
Suarez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez grinds an elbow into Nuclear's temple.
Nuclear is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nuclear struggling a bit here.
Suarez trying to control the action but Nuclear is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nuclear's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suarez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nuclear down.
Nuclear takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Suarez in side control, throwing shots but Nuclear defends.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuclear tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suarez cracks Nuclear with a big right hand but Nuclear just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Suarez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez working the body and head with strikes.
Nuclear struggling a bit here.
Nuclear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nuclear is trying to get back to half guard.
Nuclear struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Suarez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Suarez is working Nuclear over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nuclear tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nuclear takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nuclear stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suarez working away.
Suarez lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuclear on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nuclear is looking for a sweep.
Nuclear takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nuclear is rocked!
Suarez lands a few punches from side control.
Nuclear is still in real trouble! Can Suarez finish him?
Suarez lands a strong strike to the head of Nuclear. That's dazed him! Suarez looking to finish here. Nuclear is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Suarez lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trinidad Suarez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuudai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Know your Enemy - Yoko Kanno. Jensen has chosen Devour as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenta Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen misses with a left hand
and Yuudai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuudai misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Jensen misses.
Yuudai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Jensen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
Yuudai thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Yuudai misses its intended target.
Yuudai throws a big shot that misses.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
Jensen feints and as Yuudai raises his hands in defense, Jensen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yuudai is looking to sweep but instead, Jensen has passed into half guard.
Yuudai tries to get to full guard but Jensen has control of the leg.
Jensen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jensen works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai is trying to escape the mount.
Yuudai is working hard here to advance position.
Yuudai tries to lock up and control but Jensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jensen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yuudai because Jensen loaded up on that one.
Yuudai is squirming around, avoiding Jensen's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai is desperately trying to improve his position but Jensen has a good base and remains in mount.
Jensen is working for a guillotine from mount but Yuudai frees his head quite easily.
Jensen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yuudai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yuudai regains half guard.
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.
Jensen blocks the strikes from Yuudai.
Yuudai is staying active underneath Jensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai tries to roll over but Jensen keeps him under control.
Yuudai is pressing down on Jensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yuudai trying to keep a closed guard but Jensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jensen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yuudai looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuudai, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai has his foot on Jensen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jensen works his way back into a safe position though.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jensen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yuudai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai 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.
Yuudai working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jensen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jensen.
Yuudai clobbers Jensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Yuudai.
Yuudai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuudai.
Sloppy strikes from Yuudai. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen misses the jab.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jensen!
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!
Yuudai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jensen throws out a loose jab but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen slips a jab and a cross from Yuudai.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuudai.
Jensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuudai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai slips under a jab from Jensen.
Jensen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kenta Yuudai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuudai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Jensen tries to move into range but Yuudai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jensen.
Jensen misses with a looping right.
Yuudai works Jensen's body with a nice hook.
Yuudai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jensen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuudai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jensen.
Yuudai avoids the head kick by Jensen.
Yuudai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Yuudai scores with a one two! Jensen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen misses with a wild body shot.
Yuudai throws a series of punches but Jensen moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Yuudai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Jensen moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Yuudai misses its intended target.
Yuudai scores with a hook.
Yuudai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jensen.
Jensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuudai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jensen.
Kenta Yuudai is winning the standup battle so far.
Jensen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuudai misses the target.
Jensen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jensen walks into a straight right hand from Yuudai.
No joy there for Jensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai moves out of range as Jensen strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuudai misses the target.
Jensen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jensen throws an overhand right that lands on Yuudai's shoulder, as Yuudai tries to avoid the shot.
Yuudai lands a body shot.
Jensen misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Yuudai. Those never looked like landing.
Yuudai throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
Yuudai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yuudai moves away from the strike by Jensen.
A jab from Jensen misses.
Yuudai swinging wildly here.
Yuudai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jensen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yuudai doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen 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.
Jensen won't allow Yuudai to sweep him here.
Jensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jensen controlling from the top position.
Yuudai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuudai has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Yuudai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jensen throws a low kick but Yuudai avoids it.
Jensen throws an overhand right that lands on Yuudai's shoulder, as Yuudai tries to avoid the shot.
Jensen stalks Yuudai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yuudai's face. Yuudai staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Yuudai digs a good body shot into Jensen's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jensen thuds a left hand into Yuudai's body.
A jab from Yuudai misses.
A swing and a miss from Yuudai.
Jensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuudai.
Jab from Jensen.
Jensen walks into a left hand.
Yuudai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yuudai gets caught napping as Jensen dives in and scores a takedown. Yuudai manages to retain guard.
Yuudai wants to stand and escape but Jensen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jensen won't allow Yuudai to sweep him here.
Jensen advances to half guard.
Yuudai moves into full guard.
Yuudai wants to sweep but no luck.
Jensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yuudai looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuudai, not yet.
Gunnar Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to stand but Yuudai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yuudai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jensen!
Yuudai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Jensen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jensen tries to hold on but Yuudai pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai is landing with some decent strikes but Jensen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jensen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yuudai lands a couple of good shots and Jensen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Yuudai looking for the choke from the back.
Jensen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yuudai off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen just trying to survive but Yuudai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Yuudai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Yuudai controlling well, preventing Jensen from escaping the position.
Jensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Yuudai's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Yuudai lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai cracks Jensen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jensen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Yuudai lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
I really don't envy Jensen right now.
Yuudai lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Yuudai tightening his grip on Jensen, looking for the choke.
Yuudai gets his hands free as Jensen looks to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuudai lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Yuudai.
Yuudai scores with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Yuudai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yuudai 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Yuudai!
In his post fight interview, Kenta Yuudai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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