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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is It's A Fight. A fine choice. 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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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Dagger!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Dagger.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dagger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dagger is looking to clinch.
Dagger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dagger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Dagger takes it in his stride.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dagger throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Dagger keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Dagger throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson tries a low kick but Dagger avoids it.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dagger enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dagger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dagger keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is in close to Dagger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dagger 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.
Dagger looking to control.
Dagger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Dagger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Dagger!
Dagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Dagger controlling him for the moment.
Johnson 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.
Johnson has Dagger pulled in close to control his posture.
Dagger wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dagger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dagger has a takedown stuffed.
Dagger misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dagger.
Dagger misses with a low kick.
Dagger stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dagger enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dagger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dagger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dagger wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagger has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dagger dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Dagger throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
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!
Johnson wants to control but Dagger passes easily into half guard.
Dagger is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dagger tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
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 Andy Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Dagger throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Dagger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dagger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Jim Dagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jim Dagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dagger can pounce on him.
Dagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dagger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Dagger misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson clobbers Dagger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dagger throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Dagger lands with a good body shot.
Dagger wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Dagger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Dagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Dagger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Dagger closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Dagger pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dagger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dagger throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Dagger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dagger.
Dagger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dagger is breathing heavily.
Dagger fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Dagger.
Dagger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Dagger wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Dagger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dagger lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Dagger slows down the pace here.
Dagger receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Dagger misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dagger is keeping busy.
Dagger scores with a hook to the body.
Dagger misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dagger controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Dagger.
Dagger wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dagger backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Dagger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Dagger's ribcage. Dagger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Dagger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dagger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dagger lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dagger misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andy Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dagger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dagger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out 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!
Dagger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger is trying to get back to full guard.
Dagger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Dagger dodges it nicely.
Johnson looks to land a strike but Dagger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dagger looking for a sweep. Not yet Dagger, not yet.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Dagger blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Dagger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Dagger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Dagger!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Dagger from controlling successfully.
Johnson controls Dagger momentarily but Dagger frees himself.
Dagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jim Dagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Johnson.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson throws a low kick but Dagger avoids it.
Dagger closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Dagger pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Dagger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dagger moves away.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Dagger throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dagger misses with a low kick.
Dagger misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dagger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dagger throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson working Dagger over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dagger looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Johnson!
After winning the bout, Andy Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds has chosen The Animals - House of The Rising Sun as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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183 lbs
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175 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Funkyama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Funkyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Reynolds.
Funkyama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reynolds was covering up waiting for the punch and Funkyama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Funkyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funkyama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Funkyama tries to score with some ground and pound. Reynolds controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reynolds is holding Funkyama down, trying to stall.
Funkyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama prevents Reynolds from improving his position.
Funkyama 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.
Nice strikes from Funkyama there.
Funkyama seems to be working for a kimura but Reynolds defends the submission attempt.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Funkyama's head to control him but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama looks to land a strike but Reynolds avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working hard here to advance position.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funkyama scoring with some ground and pound.
Reynolds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funkyama manages to get himself to full guard.
Reynolds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Travis Reynolds wasn't active enough on the ground.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama has a takedown stuffed.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funkyama clinches up against the cage.
Funkyama blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
Funkyama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reynolds is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Funkyama is looking for a takedown.
Funkyama is trying to pull guard but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funkyama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Funkyama has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Reynolds looking to control.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Funkyama!
Funkyama is squirming around, avoiding Reynolds's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds controlling the pace for now.
Reynolds trying to control but Funkyama is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Travis Reynolds was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Funkyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls well. He's pushed Funkyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Funkyama with that takedown attempt.
Reynolds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reynolds lands a really nice looking cross but Funkyama seems unphased.
Reynolds throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reynolds, right into the meat.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but Funkyama avoids it.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Reynolds.
Reynolds darts in and clinches Funkyama up against the cage.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Funkyama's head.
Funkyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Funkyama is defending well for now.
Funkyama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reynolds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Funkyama can't get the takedown.
Funkyama tries for a takedown but Reynolds manages to get underhooks.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually Funkyama drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Reynolds.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Funkyama jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Funkyama around his waist. Funkyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Funkyama is trying to pull guard but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Funkyama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reynolds after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Funkyama is trying to pull guard but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds cracks Funkyama with a nice body shot.
Reynolds scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds working Funkyama over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Reynolds - that landed with a thud.
Reynolds crunches a lovely knee into Funkyama's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Funkyama is blocking nicely.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reynolds gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Travis Reynolds seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Funkyama trying to control the position but instead, Reynolds has worked for underhooks and has pushed Funkyama into the cage.
Funkyama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reynolds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ben Funkyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Funkyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a leg kick.
Funkyama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funkyama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Travis Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkyama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reynolds.
Travis Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reynolds stalks Funkyama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Funkyama's face. Funkyama staggers backwards, shaken.
Funkyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds cracks the inside of Funkyama's front leg.
Reynolds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reynolds throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Reynolds has managed to clinch.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Funkyama is rocked!
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Funkyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls for Reynolds to work.
Reynolds lands a big knee to the head and Funkyama goes down! Reynolds pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Reynolds!
A relieved looking Travis Reynolds thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kryptonite. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin thuds his shin into the meat of Norris's side.
Martin avoids the head kick by Norris.
Norris staying out of range there.
Norris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norris doesn't seem phased though.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.
Martin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Martin misses with a double jab
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martin thinking.
Norris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin avoids the head kick by Norris.
We've been told by Martin's head coaches at K.O. Koala's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martin cracks Norris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Norris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin catches Norris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris. That did some damage!
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Steve Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Martin tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Martin cracks the inside of Norris's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martin throws a shot to the body.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris walks into a jab.
Norris is rocked!
Norris walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Martin! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Martin!
Our winner, Steve Martin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Sutter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Sutter throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Sutter should have avoided that one.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sutter takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sutter.
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sutter lands with a right to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunt.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sutter is breathing heavily.
Sutter avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Hunt lands an elbow just above Sutter 's eye.
It looks like Mark Sutter has been cut.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sutter is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sutter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Hunt.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt lands a nice elbow.
Hunt lands a nice elbow.
Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sutter's brow.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Sutter is rocked!
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sutter's defenses.
Oh Sutter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinched against the cage, Hunt lands a big elbow that drops Sutter! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sutter is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Hunt!
Our winner, Tony Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Trane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slader comes into the arena with Pantera - Walk blaring out of the sound system. John Trane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Trane!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trane tries to land a front kick but Slader steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slader misses with a body shot
and Trane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slader throws a push kick but Trane slaps the foot to one side.
Trane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slader moves away.
Slader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slader misses with a wild body shot.
Slader misses the shot to the body.
Trane throws a head kick but Slader moves out of range.
Slader connects with a leg kick. Trane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slader throws an overhand right that lands on Trane's shoulder, as Trane tries to avoid the shot.
Trane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slader checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trane moves out of range of the body kick from Slader.
Trane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slader.
Slader misses with a looping right.
Slader scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader misses with a shot to the body
and Trane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Trane lands.
Slader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trane.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slader.
A slow jab from Trane misses its intended target.
Slader moves forwards but Trane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slader throws a poor cross that misses
and Trane counters with a stiff right hand.
Trane misses with a hook to the body
and Slader counters with a nice leg kick.
Randy Slader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trane feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Slader sprawling to the canvas! Slader rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Trane finish him?!
Slader is rocked!
It looks like Randy Slader has been cut.
Trane slips a straight right by Slader.
Oh Slader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trane circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Slader tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Trane wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Trane!
An out of breath John Trane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Alvarez Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner's entrance music is Metallica's Ride The Lightning . A fine choice. Flare comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Also Sprach Zarathustra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 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
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Alvarez Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Flare circles away.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Flare pushes him off.
Banner lands with a cross.
Flare dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Flare's head and hops out.
Banner leaves Flare with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flare was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Elite Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Flare shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banner lands the left hand.
Banner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flare looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Banner cracks Flare with a big right hand but Flare just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flare is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Banner scores with a couple of short elbows.
Banner 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.
Banner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Flare actively working from the bottom here.
Banner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flare is just riding it out for now. Banner eventually gives up the hold.
Flare is looking to improve his position.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Flare's head.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flare's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back!
Banner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Banner is looking to improve his position but Flare isn't that keen on the idea.
Flare trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Flare has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flare is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner taking some punishment here, with Flare in his half guard.
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flare pulls his head out easily.
Flare seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Banner lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Flare with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flare got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flare has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flare trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Flare makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flare thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flare is looking to work some ground and pound but Banner has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banner is looking for a triangle but Flare pushes his legs off easily.
Flare trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Alvarez Banner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Flare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner.
Banner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Banner cracks Flare with a big right hand but Flare just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flare avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Banner.
Flare is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Flare tries to improve position but can't.
Banner in side control, throwing shots but Flare defends.
Banner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Banner working away.
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Banner cracks Flare with a big right hand but Flare just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Banner landing a few strikes.
Banner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bruce Alvarez Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Banner landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Banner is putting a hurting on Flare here, landing some big shots from side control.
Banner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flare, who protects the arm well.
Flare sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flare is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner lands with a punch from half guard.
Flare wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flare with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flare avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Flare is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banner.
Banner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner.
Banner is thwarting Flare's attempts to control the position.
Banner thows a huge punch but Flare dodges it nicely.
Flare is looking to improve his position.
Banner wants to work for an arm triangle but Flare is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banner throwing shots but Flare is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flare slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Alvarez Banner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Banner has managed to clinch.
Banner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Flare.
Flare working aggressively here.
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flare tightens his grip and picks Banner up, before dumping him to the ground. Banner manages to land in guard.
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Flare defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flare trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flare gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flare defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flare content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banner has his foot on Flare's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flare works his way back into a safe position though.
Banner 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flare wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flare is one step ahead there.
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flare defends it easily.
Banner is looking for a triangle but Flare pushes his legs off easily.
Banner 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.
Flare trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Rick Flare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Flare chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Flare makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Flare trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flare throws a strike but Banner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
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.
Flare looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flare can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flare regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Bruce Alvarez Banner.
Well Banner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Alvarez Banner!
After the big win, Bruce Alvarez Banner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BeastMode and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington's entrance music is Snuffed Out by Streetlife. A fine choice. Sailor has chosen Blackalicious - It's Going Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
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224 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wendell Sailor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Sailor moves forwards but Washington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Wendell Sailor has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailor. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sailor looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sailor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Washington lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sailor throws a lazy uppercut
and Washington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sailor's guard.
Sailor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Washington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington is working Sailor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Sailor is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sailor is on top in guard.
Sailor trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sailor preventing the sweep.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sailor won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leonard Washington.
Sailor tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Washington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sailor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washington scrambles back to his feet.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Washington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sailor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Sailor throws a leg kick but Washington checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington with a nice cross.
Washington lands a body shot.
Sailor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sailor.
Washington jabs Sailor right on the nose. Sailor blinks but takes it well.
Sailor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Sailor.
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
and Sailor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sailor throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Wendell Sailor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sailor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Washington.
Washington lands a jab to the head.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Sailor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wendell Sailor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sailor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Washington motions for Sailor to come forward. Washington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sailor throws an off balance right hand
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Sailor is rocked!
Sailor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washington is able to avoid easily.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sailor.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sailor just misses with a punch to the body.
Sailor misses with a left hand
and Washington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sailor thows a body shot but no joy.
Sailor moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Washington thuds his right hand into Sailor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sailor misses with a looping left.
Sailor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sailor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Washington counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sailor!
Sailor is still in real trouble! Can Washington finish him?
You can see the frustration on Sailor's face as Washington controls the position.
Sailor seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington throwing strikes but Sailor manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sailor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sailor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sailor defending well though.
Sailor taking some punishment here, with Washington in his half guard.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Sailor's hands, connecting with Sailor's forehead.
Sailor trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sailor takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Sailor misses.
Sailor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sailor lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sailor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Sailor scores with a jab. Washington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sailor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Washington's head.
Washington lands a glancing blow to the side of Sailor's head.
Nice body punch from Sailor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington jabs at Sailor's body.
Sailor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
A big left from Sailor misses.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Washington.
Sailor tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington feints and then cracks Sailor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sailor down.
Washington with a nice cross.
That has opened up Wendell Sailor's cut even more.
Sailor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sailor cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Sailor scores with a body shot.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sailor.
Sailor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington scores with the left hand. Sailor knows he should have avoided that one.
Washington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sailor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
and Washington counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sailor! He's just covering up as Washington starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Washington!
Leonard Washington looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'L. Washington is fo reals and is here to stay...anyone that wants to stand and throw them thangs is headed for a quick nap, courtesy of Streetlife'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeroy Russo (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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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leeroy Russo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russo lands a head kick!
It looks like Willy Biggs has been cut.
Russo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biggs is out of range and Russo settles back down.
Russo just misses with a punch to the body.
Russo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russo moves out of range of the leg kick from Biggs.
Biggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russo.
Russo lands a nice hook to Biggs's body. Biggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Russo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Biggs misses with a body kick.
Russo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Biggs circles away.
Biggs moves into the clinch.
Biggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Russo blocks a body shot from Biggs.
Russo blocks a body shot from Biggs.
Russo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggs is defending well for now.
I was talking to Biggs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Russo trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs has Russo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Biggs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Russo scores with a knee to the head.
Russo has had enough of the clinch but Biggs keeps him there for the moment.
Biggs is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Biggs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Biggs blocks the low kick.
Russo closes the distance and pushes Biggs back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Biggs's brow.
A short right from Russo.
Biggs looking for a takedown.
Biggs blocking some punches.
Russo misses with an elbow over the top.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Biggs controls his hands.
Biggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russo or not.
Russo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggs is defending well for now.
Biggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biggs, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo blocks an elbow strike.
Russo lands an elbow inside that Biggs shrugs off.
Biggs manages to break the clinch.
Russo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Russo throws a leg kick but Biggs checks it.
Biggs fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Russo scores with a body shot.
Russo misses with a leg kick
and Biggs counters with an inside leg kick.
Biggs lands with an overhand left.
Biggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biggs.
Russo scores with the left hand. Biggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Biggs throws a hook but Russo avoids it easily.
Leeroy Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Biggs.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
Biggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russo.
A head kick misses from Russo.
Biggs throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Russo throws a good cross that connects.
Russo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russo misses the shot to the body.
Russo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Russo. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggs scores with a push kick.
Russo thuds a left hand into Biggs's body.
Biggs fails with the takedown.
Russo throws a wild body kick that Biggs sees coming a mile off.
Biggs checks a leg kick.
Russo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo jabs at Biggs's body.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Biggs circles away.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick and Biggs moves out of range easily.
Russo moves out of range as Biggs strikes.
Biggs thows a body kick. Russo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Biggs misses with a wild body shot.
Russo swings for the body but Biggs moves out of range.
That kick from Russo tenderised Biggs's leg. Biggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Russo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggs.
Russo is looking to clinch but Biggs is avoiding it.
Biggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Russo wants to clinch up but Biggs keeps it at a distance.
Leeroy Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo lands a right hook to the body.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Biggs.
Biggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeroy Russo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Biggs's cut.
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.
Russo blocks a head kick by Biggs.
Russo cracks Biggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Biggs.
Russo feints and then cracks Biggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biggs down.
Biggs cracks a nice hook into Russo's ribs.
Russo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biggs's calf.
Russo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Russo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggs shoots in but no luck this time.
Russo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Russo throws a low kick but Biggs moves out of range easily.
Biggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Russo defends well and Biggs ends up having to push Russo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Russo lands an elbow inside.
Russo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biggs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biggs backwards.
Russo lands an elbow inside that Biggs shrugs off.
Biggs lands an elbow just above Russo 's eye.
Biggs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Russo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leeroy Russo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Russo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Biggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biggs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Biggs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biggs 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!
Biggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biggs pushes Russo away with a front kick.
Russo wants to land a leg kick but Biggs is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russo. Biggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs tries to land a leg kick but Russo saw it coming and moves away.
Russo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Biggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Biggs checks the leg kick.
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Biggs's belly button to the back.
Russo blocks the body kick.
Russo misses with a body kick.
Russo throws a leg kick
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Russo counters with a head kick.
Biggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Russo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Biggs needs to keep his hands up - Russo had a free shot at his head there.
Russo is looking to clinch but Biggs is avoiding it.
Russo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Biggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Biggs misses the shot to the body.
Russo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs moves forwards but Russo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
Biggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Russo.
A head kick by Biggs misses
and Russo counters with a low kick, right behind Biggs 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biggs 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.
Biggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russo lands a big head kick that sends Biggs tumbling to the mat! Russo takes a step backwards and waves Biggs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Biggs is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Biggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russo throws a body kick that misses.
Russo just misses with a punch to the body.
Biggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Biggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Russo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Russo should have avoided that one.
Biggs checks a leg kick nicely.
Biggs 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 throws a sloppy head kick and Biggs moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Biggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biggs misses with a looping right.
Russo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Biggs.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
Biggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Biggs misses with a wild body shot.
Biggs connects with a high kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Russo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Biggs lands with a nice body punch.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeroy Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willy Biggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biggs throws a leg kick
and Russo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Biggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Biggs throws a head kick that misses.
Biggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russo.
Nice body kick there by Biggs.
Biggs blocks a jab.
Russo lands a leg kick that knocks Biggs off balance momentarily.
A big left from Biggs misses.
Biggs throws a head kick that misses
and Russo counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeroy Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russo takes a swing at Biggs's ribcage but misses.
Biggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russo tries to clinch but Biggs is having none of it.
Russo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Russo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Biggs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo taking some punishment here, with Biggs in his half guard.
Biggs working the head and body with strikes.
Biggs is keen to just control but Russo is a slippery customer.
Russo is looking to get back to full guard here but Biggs has managed to pass to side control instead.
Biggs working the ground and pound.
Russo tries to buck Biggs off but Biggs is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Biggs cracks Russo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Biggs wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Russo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biggs taking a breather here.
Biggs cracks Russo with a big elbow.
Russo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Biggs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Russo has hold of Biggs's hands but Biggs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo is refusing to be controlled, as Biggs sits in half guard.
Russo keeping hold of Biggs's head, controlling as best he can.
Russo actively working from the bottom here.
Willy Biggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biggs drops an elbow to the side of Russo's head.
Biggs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Russo is not content to let Biggs control the position.
Biggs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Russo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Russo wants to improve his position but Biggs is controlling well.
Russo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Russo looking for submissions off his back.
Leeroy Russo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs wants to pass to mount but Russo is defending the position.
Russo wants to control but Biggs is keeping busy.
Biggs trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Biggs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Biggs 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.
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!
Russo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Russo regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Biggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Russo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leeroy Russo!
Leeroy Russo made sure to mention his sponsor, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirby's entrance music is Forgot about dre.. A fine choice. Red Gym has chosen It's a long road as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suporn Red Gym!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby throws a right hand that Red Gym ducks under and follows up with a left that Red Gym also avoids with ease.
Red Gym shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kirby tries to bum rush Red Gym with a series of wild strikes but Red Gym uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirby cracks Red Gym with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kirby misses with an uppercut. Red Gym saw that one coming.
Red Gym avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirby throws a right hand that misses
so Red Gym counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Red Gym trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Red Gym postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Red Gym makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red Gym works over Kirby with some ground and pound from guard.
Red Gym passes Kirby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kirby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Red Gym scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Red Gym working Kirby over with strikes.
Red Gym missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Red Gym working Kirby over with strikes.
Red Gym missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kirby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Gym.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kirby has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kirby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirby tries to get out of the position.
It looks like Red Gym might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Red Gym frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Red Gym throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kirby wants to hold on but Red Gym pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirby is trying to escape the mount.
Red Gym lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kirby hang on?
Kirby is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym landing shots from mount.
Red Gym is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like John Kirby has been cut.
Red Gym lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kirby hang on?
Red Gym punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red Gym landing punches.
Red Gym lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kirby is rocked!
John Kirby's cut is getting worse.
Red Gym lands with some strikes.
Oh Kirby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirby is in a horrible position here. Red Gym smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Red Gym looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kirby seems to have got his legs back now.
Red Gym working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym lands a big elbow - Kirby is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kirby is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Suporn Red Gym!
Suporn Red Gym seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuraba comes to the cage accompanied by Lose yourself. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
15 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Fish!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Fish does no damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakuraba. Fish shrugs it off though.
Fish has a takedown stuffed.
Sakuraba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Sakuraba.
It looks like Albert Fish has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fish.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakuraba as he connects with a hook.
Sakuraba scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
Sakuraba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sakuraba cracks Fish with a good jab.
Fish fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Fish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakuraba throws a front kick that sends Fish stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
Sakuraba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakuraba scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Fish is predictable there
and Sakuraba counters with a nice body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fish has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sakuraba tries to clinch up.
Sakuraba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sakuraba - the referee stops the clock and Fish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sakuraba. Fish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fish lands with a nice combination. Sakuraba backs away looking to recover.
Fish misses with a body shot.
Sakuraba cracks the inside of Fish's front leg.
Sakuraba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish avoids a kick to the body.
Fish moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakuraba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fish circles away quickly and effectively.
Fish throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fish lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sakuraba takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut
and Fish counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fish lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sakuraba.
Fish struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakuraba controls his hands.
Sakuraba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakuraba blocks an elbow strike from Fish.
Sakuraba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fish avoids the elbow strike from Sakuraba, against the cage.
Fish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sakuraba.
Fish blocks a body shot from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba scores with a shoulder strike.
Sakuraba misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Fish.
Sakuraba is working Fish over against the cage.
Sakuraba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fish blocks the elbow strike.
Fish tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with a punch to the body.
Fish takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Sakuraba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fish lands with a light punch inside.
Fish tries a knee to the head but Sakuraba blocks it.
Fish putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakuraba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fish with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sakuraba.
Fish pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakuraba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fish throws an elbow but it misses.
Fish manages to break the clinch.
Fish throws out a leg kick but Sakuraba moves out of range and Fish only half commits.
A left lands for Sakuraba.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fish walks into a straight right hand from Sakuraba.
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!
Sakuraba doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
Sakuraba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sakuraba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fish tries to work over Sakuraba's front leg with a kick but Sakuraba checks it.
Fish throws a leg kick
and Sakuraba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Sakuraba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fish blocks a jab.
Fish misses with a straight right.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Fish.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fish swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Fish lands with a slapping head kick.
Sakuraba lands with an uppercut that bounces Fish off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sakuraba misses with a body kick.
Fish digs a good body shot into Sakuraba's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fish.
Fish rushes Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fish throws an elbow but misses.
Sakuraba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fish trying to land knees to the body.
Fish blocks an elbow strike.
Sakuraba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fish lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakuraba backwards.
Sakuraba lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sakuraba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fish's brow.
Albert Fish seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sakuraba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fish lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish throws an elbow but it misses.
Fish tries to circle away but Sakuraba has him pinned against the cage.
Sakuraba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries a body shot but Fish blocks it.
Sakuraba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakuraba has a couple of punches blocked by Fish.
Sakuraba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the head.
Fish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sakuraba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sakuraba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fish.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fish just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sakuraba's brow.
Sakuraba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sakuraba swings wildly with an uppercut but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakuraba.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fish just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sakuraba's brow.
Fish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakuraba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakuraba scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up Albert Fish's cut even more.
Sakuraba blocks a body shot from Fish.
Fish missing with knees to the body.
Fish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fish lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakuraba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakuraba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
Sakuraba tries a body shot but Fish blocks it.
A body shot lands from Sakuraba.
Fish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakuraba misses with a body punch.
Sakuraba throws a punch but it's blocked by Fish.
Sakuraba works on Fish's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sakuraba.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fish.
Sakuraba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakuraba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fish blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fish is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishs head.
Fish takes an elbow to the temple.
Sakuraba lands a shoulder strike.
Fish takes a shot to the head.
Sakuraba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fish misses with some punches.
Fish prevents a body shot from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is working Fish over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fish throws an elbow but misses.
Fish tries to work over Sakuraba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba misses with an elbow over the top.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Fish.
Fish misses with an elbow strike.
Fish breaks from the clinch.
Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish takes a swing at Sakuraba's ribcage but misses.
Fish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fish looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Fish closes the distance and clinches.
Sakuraba lands an elbow that stopped Fish in his tracks for a moment.
Fish misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakuraba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sakuraba fails to land.
Fish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakuraba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The cut above Albert Fish's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sakuraba misses with some punches.
Fish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakuraba misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba lands a left hand.
Fish misses with a body punch.
Fish misses with the head strike.
Sakuraba prevents a body shot from Fish.
Fish throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crunch! Fish slams his shin into Sakuraba's torso.
Fish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Fish misses.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish lands with a right hand.
Fish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick
and Sakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakuraba checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Fish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sakuraba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands with a nice body punch.
Sakuraba looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
A low kick from Sakuraba misses
and Fish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that misses
and Fish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sakuraba throws a push kick but Fish slaps the foot to one side.
Fish throws a shot from downtown. Sakuraba moves away and avoids it.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Sakuraba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakuraba scrambles back to his feet.
Fish lands a right hook to the body.
Fish throws a body kick that misses.
Fish shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakuraba sprawls well. He's pushed Fish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakuraba throws a shot to the body.
Fish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick from Sakuraba lands but Fish takes it in his stride.
Fish throws an off balance right hand
letting Sakuraba counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sakuraba tries to clinch up but Fish circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakuraba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakuraba.
Fish lands with a slapping head kick.
Fish throws out a powerful jab.
Fish instigates a clinch.
Sakuraba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sakuraba throws an elbow that misses.
Sakuraba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fish blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakuraba.
Nice elbow from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands a body shot.
Fish trying to stall but Sakuraba improves his position.
Sakuraba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fish.
Sakuraba lands a body punch.
Sakuraba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sakuraba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba lands a hook that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Albert Fish's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Albert Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Sakuraba as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishs head.
Sakuraba digs a right hand into Fish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fish's gas tank.
Fish with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sakuraba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sakuraba cracks Fish with a nice body shot.
Kazushi Sakuraba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakuraba lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is leaning against Fish and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sakuraba misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fish.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba digs a right hand into Fish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fish's gas tank.
Fish breaks from the clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakuraba lands with a nice combination. Fish backs away looking to recover.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Albert Fish's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kazushi Sakuraba!
A victorious Kazushi Sakuraba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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