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BFT-284: Mazzarri vs Vimes III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedja Ranu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yates comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra. Ranu has chosen Marabahaya - Saint Loco ft. Project E.A.R as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tedja Ranu!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yates doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ranu is defended easily by Yates.
Ranu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ranu misses with a takedown
and Yates counters with a takedown into side control.
Brandon Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedja Ranu.
Yates wants to control but Ranu is keeping him busy.
Ranu is looking to regain half guard here but Yates keeps moving and retains side control.
Ranu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yates in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yates wants to control but Ranu is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates working the ground and pound but Ranu is defending the strikes.
Ranu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ranu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yates preventing the sweep.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Ranu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ranu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Yates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yates looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yates throws a right hand that Ranu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ranu also avoids with ease.
Yates clinches with his opponent.
Yates gets underhooks to prevent Ranu's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yates pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ranu.
Ranu tries to clinch up but Yates circles away and keeps his distance.
Ranu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ranu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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!
Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ranu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yates avoids it really well and circles away.
Ranu throws a right and a left that Yates avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Ranu moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ranu.
Ranu is looking to clinch but Yates is avoiding it.
Ranu misses with a takedown attempt - Yates sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Ranu.
Ranu looks winded!
Ranu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yates drags the fight down to the ground.
Yates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yates tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranu being controlled here momentarily.
Yates can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ranu controls the pace.
Ranu gets to his feet - Yates follows without any prompting.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ranu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ranu throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily.
Ranu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 Brandon Yates will probably get the nod.
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.
A bone on bone clash there as Yates blocks the leg kick.
Ranu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ranu tries to clinch but Yates is having none of it.
Ranu throws a head kick but Yates moves out of range.
Ranu doesn't manage to clinch there - Yates circles away.
Ranu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ranu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yates pinned against the cage. Yates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ranu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ranu tries to clinch up
and Yates counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ranu lands a knee to the body.
Yates manages to break the clinch.
Yates fails to land with a series of punches.
Ranu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yates.
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Ranu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yates counters by clinching up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ranu.
Yates manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranu wants to clinch up but Yates keeps it at a distance.
Ranu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yates's waist but Yates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ranu off to one side.
Brandon Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedja Ranu.
Ranu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yates defends well and Ranu ends up having to push Yates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ranu jumps guard but Yates stands there with Ranu around his waist. Ranu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ranu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses.
Ranu is breathing heavily.
Ranu throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily.
Ranu darts in looking for a takedown but Yates gets double underhooks and turns Ranu into the cage.
Yates tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yates throws a leg kick but Ranu moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranu fails with a takedown attempt.
Tedja Ranu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ranu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ranu wants to clinch.
Yates throws a low kick, looking for Ranu's leg but Ranu calmly moves out of range.
Yates fails to land with a series of punches.
Ranu wants to clinch.
Tedja Ranu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranu pushes Yates up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ranu shoots in and drives through. Yates sprawls well.
Yates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ranu.
A punch combination from Ranu misses.
Ranu moves out of range as Yates throws a body kick.
Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandon Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranu dives in for a single leg takedown but Yates sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedja Ranu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ranu tries to close the distance and clinch but Yates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yates throws a series of punches but Ranu avoids them all with ease.
Ranu is looking to clinch.
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Yates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ranu.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Ranu tries to clinch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ranu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ranu is defended easily by Yates.
Brandon Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedja Ranu.
Ranu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Yates. No joy for Ranu on that attempt.
Ranu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yates's waist but Yates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ranu off to one side.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ranu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ranu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ranu is looking to clinch but Yates is avoiding it.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ranu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Yates with that takedown attempt.
Yates fails with a takedown attempt.
Ranu shoots in looking for a takedown but Yates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ranu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ranu closes the distance and pushes Yates back into the cage.
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Yates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ranu misses with a low kick as Yates jumps back.
Ranu closes the distance but Yates moves to the side
and Yates counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ranu misses with a takedown attempt - Yates sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yates leaves Ranu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ranu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ranu wants to clinch
and Yates counters with a two punch combo.
Ranu shoots in looking for a takedown but Yates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ranu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A clash of legs there as Ranu blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranu misses with a takedown attempt - Yates sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ranu dodges the punch combination from Yates.
Yates throws a right and a left that Ranu avoids nicely.
Yates takes a swing at Ranu's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ranu.
Yates looks for a takedown but Ranu sprawls well.
Yates misses with a double jab.
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 Brandon Yates.
I think Yates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Doumbos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Doumbos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doumbos walks into a jab.
Griffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Doumbos's shoulder, as Doumbos tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Griffin there.
A left lands for Doumbos.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Doumbos moves away and avoids it.
Doumbos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doumbos throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Doumbos throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Doumbos shoots in and bounces Griffin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin trying to control the position.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doumbos is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffin has wrist control.
Doumbos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doumbos throwing strikes but missing.
Doumbos trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doumbos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Doumbos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doumbos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doumbos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doumbos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doumbos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doumbos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doumbos 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.
Doumbos wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doumbos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin pulls Doumbos in close to his closed guard and prevents Doumbos from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Doumbos.
Doumbos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doumbos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffin.
Doumbos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
Griffin punishes Doumbos's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin 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.
Doumbos lands the left hand.
Griffin misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doumbos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doumbos clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Griffin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griffin leaves Doumbos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Doumbos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffin scores with a punch to the head.
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Doumbos's shoulder, as Doumbos tries to avoid the shot.
Griffin with a nice cross.
Griffin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doumbos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doumbos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Doumbos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doumbos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Alex Doumbos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doumbos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffin is trying to defend but Doumbos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Doumbos is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doumbos looks to land a strike but Griffin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doumbos is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffin has wrist control.
Doumbos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doumbos throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Doumbos looking for a sweep. Not yet Doumbos, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Doumbos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doumbos.
Doumbos throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin clobbers Doumbos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doumbos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doumbos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffin works the jab nicely.
Doumbos throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Doumbos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffin is trying to defend but Doumbos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Doumbos seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doumbos.
Doumbos wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doumbos is working away from the top position though.
Griffin kicks Doumbos off and gets back to his feet.
Larry Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doumbos throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Doumbos takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin cracks Doumbos with an open hand slap.
Doumbos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Doumbos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doumbos goes for a double leg but Griffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffin continues to drive forward.
Griffin lands with a short shot to the head.
Doumbos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griffin as Doumbos tries to tie him up.
Doumbos has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doumbos taking a breather.
Griffin lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin gets through Doumbos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doumbos lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doumbos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griffin prevents it.
Doumbos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands a right hand.
Doumbos is rocked!
Doumbos misses with an elbow strike.
Oh Doumbos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doumbos backwards.
Doumbos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doumbos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffin smiles and moves away.
Doumbos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doumbos.
Doumbos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Larry Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Griffin lands a jab to the nose.
Doumbos seems to have got his legs back now.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doumbos.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doumbos connects with an inside leg kick.
Doumbos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alex Doumbos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Griffin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doumbos closes the distance and pushes Griffin back into the cage.
Doumbos looking to slow down the pace here.
Doumbos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Doumbos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doumbos backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin.
Doumbos is trying to drag Griffin to the mat but Griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doumbos avoids the elbow strike from Griffin, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses.
Doumbos tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Doumbos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Doumbos looking for a takedown.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Doumbos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doumbos can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Griffin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Griffin.
Griffin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Griffin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doumbos breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through Doumbos's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a head shot.
No joy there for Doumbos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doumbos has time to react.
Larry Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Nice shot lands for Griffin.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Doumbos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doumbos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Doumbos's head coaches at Blunt Force Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Doumbos moves away and avoids it.
Doumbos has closed the distance and engaged Griffin in a clinch.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but Doumbos blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Doumbos.
Doumbos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griffin prevents it.
Griffin is trying to push Doumbos away but Doumbos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doumbos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doumbos backwards.
Doumbos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doumbos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griffin lands a left hand.
Doumbos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doumbos stalling.
Doumbos manages to break the clinch.
Doumbos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Doumbos persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Doumbos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Griffin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doumbos doesn't seem phased though.
Doumbos drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doumbos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Griffin.
Doumbos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doumbos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Griffin has Doumbos pressed against the cage.
Griffin pushes Doumbos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doumbos misses with the head strike.
Doumbos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Griffin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doumbos can't get the takedown.
Doumbos has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doumbos lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doumbos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Larry Griffin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Doumbos is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doumbos blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Larry Griffin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wladimir Kuslovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Whom the Bell Tolls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
24 - 23 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wladimir Kuslovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Axe!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuslovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Axe tries to sprawl out of it but Kuslovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Axe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Axe stuffs the takedown.
Kuslovich shoots in for a takedown but Axe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladimir Kuslovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuslovich closes the distance and clinches up with Axe, looking for a takedown. Kuslovich pushes Axe against the cage but Axe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Axe throws a leg kick but Kuslovich checks it.
Axe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuslovich.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Axe.
Wladimir Kuslovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuslovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Axe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axe avoids the head kick by Kuslovich.
Kuslovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Axe to the mat! Axe manages to get full guard.
Kuslovich trying to control but Axe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuslovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Axe seems keen to control Kuslovich's posture.
Axe trying to control the position.
Kuslovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Axe is retaining full guard.
Kuslovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuslovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axe is keeping the position for now.
Kuslovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuslovich pushing down on Axe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuslovich trying to mount his opponent but Axe defends it.
Kuslovich uses his free foot to push down on Axe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Axe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuslovich punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kuslovich 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.
Kuslovich landing strikes from the mount and Axe is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Axe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Axe is rocked!
Kuslovich looking for a guillotine from mount but Axe is having none of it.
Axe is still in real trouble! Can Kuslovich finish him?
Kuslovich scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuslovich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuslovich postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Axe bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kuslovich and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wladimir Kuslovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Munechika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Munechika's choice of entrance music: Requiem for a Dream. This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kato Munechika!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munechika.
Munechika slips a jab and a cross from Russo.
Munechika tries to clinch but Russo is having none of it.
Munechika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russo.
Russo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Munechika on his heels. He'll look to pass Munechika's guard now, I'm sure.
Munechika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munechika wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Munechika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Russo holds on and takes a little breather.
Frankie Russo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Munechika throws a big shot that misses.
Munechika getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo keeps the fight on the outside.
Russo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russo fails with a takedown attempt.
Munechika gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Russo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Munechika tries to land a leg kick but Russo saw it coming and moves away.
Russo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Kato Munechika has been cut.
Russo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munechika throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munechika misses the jab.
Russo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munechika can't do much from the bottom here.
Russo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Munechika sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Russo wants to take a breather but Munechika manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Russo.
Munechika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Munechika blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munechika is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Munechika prevents Russo from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munechika tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Russo.
Munechika wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Russo uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russo is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Russo blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russo misses with a wild combination.
Munechika walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Russo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kato Munechika's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Russo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Russo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russo looks to score with a jab to the body but Munechika is just out of range.
Munechika staying out of range there.
Russo misses with a two punch combination.
Russo gets the takedown into side control.
Munechika is trying to control Russo's posture but Russo avoids it.
Munechika is looking to reverse the position.
Russo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Munechika sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Russo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Munechika taking punishment in the form of punches.
Munechika is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo working away.
Russo is working Munechika over with some ground and pound from side control.
Russo working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munechika is trying to get back to half guard.
Munechika parries the strikes from Russo easily there. Russo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Munechika to escape.
Munechika struggling a bit here.
Munechika is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Russo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Russo wants to free his trapped foot but Munechika is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Munechika is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Munechika trying to control from the bottom.
Russo 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.
Munechika is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Russo there.
Munechika trying to control from the bottom.
Russo tries to pass to full mount but Munechika defends it.
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munechika trying to hold on to Russo's head to control him but Russo postures up.
Russo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russo not doing much here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munechika is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munechika is still trying to improve position.
Munechika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russo is working away from the top position though.
Russo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Munechika defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munechika is looking to control Russo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Munechika avoid being mounted?
Kato Munechika has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Russo looking to score a takedown here. Munechika is defending well but Russo drives through and ends up in Munechika's guard.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Munechika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Munechika.
Russo stands up over Munechika, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munechika controlling the position.
Russo distracts Munechika with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Munechika looking for a guillotine here but Russo defends easily.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Munechika looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo lands a couple of elbows.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Munechika blocks nicely.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Munechika manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Munechika trying to land knees to the body.
Munechika is pushing Russo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Russo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kato Munechika'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Russo misses with a two punch combination.
Russo slips under a jab.
A combination from Russo does no damage.
Munechika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russo fails to land with a series of punches.
Munechika slips a jab and a cross from Russo.
Munechika avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Munechika.
Russo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munechika moves out of range of the strikes.
Munechika tries to clinch up but Russo circles away and keeps his distance.
Munechika slips a jab from Russo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munechika throws a jab when Russo was well out of range.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Munechika shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Russo both land. Nice combination.
Munechika tries to clinch up but Russo circles away and keeps his distance.
Russo moves out of range of the strikes.
Russo jabs at Munechika's body.
Nice shot by Munechika.
Kato Munechika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Munechika.
Russo shoots in looking for a takedown but Munechika manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo prevents Munechika from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is thwarting Munechika's attempts to control the position.
Russo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Russo is thwarting Munechika's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Munechika wants to get back to full guard.
Munechika trying to control here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kato Munechika wasn't active enough on the ground.
Munechika avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo misses with a wild combination.
Russo lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Munechika sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Russo.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munechika moves away.
Russo lands a right hook to the body.
Munechika buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Munechika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munechika thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russo misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a right and a left that Munechika avoids nicely.
Russo throws a right hand that Munechika ducks under and follows up with a left that Munechika also avoids with ease.
Russo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Russo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munechika.
Kato Munechika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munechika explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Munechika tries to clinch there but Russo circles away.
Russo misses with a looping right.
Munechika leaves Russo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frankie Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russo throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo misses with a series of wild punches.
Munechika is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Russo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelbert Gainsborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen comes to the cage accompanied by Devour . Gainsborough has chosen Dope - Debonaire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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33
232 lbs
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24
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelbert Gainsborough!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gainsborough looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jensen tries to keep at a distance but Gainsborough has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gainsborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gainsborough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jensen.
Gainsborough pushes Jensen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Jensen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jensen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gainsborough lands a left hand.
Jensen taking a breather.
Gainsborough scores with a hook to the body.
Jensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gainsborough.
Jensen blocks a body shot from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough slowing the pace effectively.
Jensen digs a right hand underneath Gainsborough's ribcage. Gainsborough let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gainsborough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jensen's elbow.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jensen.
Jensen looking to stall.
Gainsborough misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gainsborough lands a nice uppercut.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough fails to pull guard.
Jensen blocks a body shot from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gainsborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gainsborough trying to control the position but instead, Jensen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gainsborough into the cage.
Jensen tries for a takedown but Gainsborough manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gainsborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gainsborough has him pressed against the cage.
Gainsborough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gainsborough lands a hook that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
Jensen tries to score a body lock takedown but Gainsborough shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gainsborough lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough lands with a light punch inside.
Jensen takes a shot to the head.
Gainsborough has Jensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Jensen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jensen fails to land.
Jensen blocking some punches.
Gainsborough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jensen wants to stall.
Gainsborough is trying to maintain a safe position but Jensen gets an underhook and turns Gainsborough into the cage.
Gainsborough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gainsborough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gainsborough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gainsborough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough is leaning against Jensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough struggles to land a body shot inside as Jensen controls his hands.
Gainsborough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jensen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gainsborough can't fight it off and eventually Jensen manages to take the fight to the floor. Gainsborough looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gainsborough managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adelbert Gainsborough.
Gainsborough tries to clinch up.
Gainsborough wants to clinch.
Gainsborough misses the jab.
Jensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Gainsborough sprawls well. He's pushed Jensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Gainsborough.
Adelbert Gainsborough 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!
Gainsborough throws a sloppy head kick and Jensen moves out of range easily.
Jensen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gainsborough connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelbert Gainsborough dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gainsborough tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gainsborough takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses.
Gainsborough gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jensen moves out of range as Gainsborough throws a body kick.
Jensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gainsborough scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen fails to land the takedown.
Gainsborough lands a right hook to the body.
Gainsborough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gainsborough moves into range and clinches up with Jensen.
A bit of stalling here from Gainsborough.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gainsborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gainsborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gainsborough creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gainsborough throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jensens head.
Gainsborough looking to stall.
Gainsborough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gainsborough backwards.
Gainsborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gainsborough misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jensen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gainsborough.
Gainsborough is leaning against Jensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gainsborough fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough struggles to land a body shot inside as Jensen controls his hands.
Gainsborough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gainsborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Gainsborough.
A body shot lands from Gainsborough.
Still in the clinch, Gainsborough scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gainsborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gainsborough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gainsborough breaks the clinch.
Gainsborough is looking to clinch but Jensen is avoiding it.
Gainsborough throws a push kick but Jensen slaps the foot to one side.
Jensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Jensen.
Adelbert Gainsborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gainsborough lands a head shot.
Jensen tries to bum rush Gainsborough with a series of wild strikes but Gainsborough uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gainsborough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gainsborough rushes Jensen and presses him up against the cage.
Gainsborough is trying to maintain a safe position but Jensen gets an underhook and turns Gainsborough into the cage.
Jensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gainsborough misses with a body punch.
Jensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gainsborough lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gainsborough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gainsborough digs a right hand into Jensen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jensen's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jensen working aggressively here.
Jensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gainsborough misses with a punch to the body.
Gainsborough slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Gainsborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jensen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gainsborough prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hand to the body from Jensen.
Gainsborough tries for a takedown but Jensen manages to get underhooks.
Adelbert Gainsborough seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jensen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gainsborough after a bit of a struggle.
Jensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough stalling against the cage.
Gainsborough pushes Jensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelbert Gainsborough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jensen. Gainsborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Jensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gainsborough misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jensen.
Gainsborough closes the distance and pushes Jensen back into the cage.
Gainsborough can't find room to land a body shot as Jensen controls the action.
Jensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gainsborough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jensen is working for takedown but Gainsborough is calmly controlling the position for now.
Come on Gainsborough - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Gainsborough as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gainsborough works on Jensen's body with a couple of short punches.
Gainsborough scores with a shot to the side of Jensen's head.
Jensen blocks a body shot from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
Gainsborough lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Gainsborough.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gainsborough drops Jensen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jensen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jensen is rocked!
Gainsborough gets through Jensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jensen blocks a body shot from Gainsborough.
Jensen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gainsborough pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Gainsborough.
Gunnar Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jensen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough wants to clinch up but Jensen keeps it at a distance.
Gainsborough cracks Jensen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gainsborough has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jensen to stand back up!
Gainsborough fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Jensen square on the jaw! Damn, Jensen is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adelbert Gainsborough!
A very excited looking Adelbert Gainsborough made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seek and Destroy . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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252 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura scores with the left hand. Stevens knows he should have avoided that one.
Stevens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kimura misses with the combination.
Stevens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kimura did well to prevent Stevens getting side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kimura tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Stevens is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stevens working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stevens wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevens is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevens.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Stevens is working for a submission of some sort.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevens trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stevens has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Stevens manages to pass to side control!
Kimura taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stevens is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Stevens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
Stevens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Stevens keeps moving and retains side control.
Stevens trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stevens's best efforts.
Stevens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Stevens eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevens pushing down on Kimura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Stevens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Kimura misses.
Kimura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stevens gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Stevens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Stevens wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kimura raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kimura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stevens has worked his arm free - good work by Stevens!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimura works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stevens tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Stevens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stevens seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kimura to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stevens is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kimura pulls down on the head and he's put Stevens to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Kimura!
A relieved looking Joe Kimura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt closes the distance but Barnett moves to the side
and Barnett counters with an inside leg kick.
Barnett shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt moves to clinch but Barnett breaks away
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Barnett is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Hunt defends the submission attempt.
Barnett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is trying for a kimura here. Hunt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barnett wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Barnett!
A victorious Josh Barnett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Mazzarri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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28
158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Enrico Mazzarri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vimes misses with a right hand
and Mazzarri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vimes is controlling Mazzarri's posture.
Vimes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mazzarri.
Vimes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mazzarri!
Mazzarri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mazzarri is looking to get to half guard.
Vimes looking to control but Mazzarri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vimes content just to control the position here.
Mazzarri can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzarri wants to control but Vimes is having none of it.
Mazzarri is squirming around, avoiding Vimes's attempts to control the action.
Mazzarri is trying desperately to improve position.
Vimes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzarri is looking to escape.
Vimes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mazzarri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vimes trying to control but Mazzarri is having none of it.
Vimes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samuel Vimes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vimes throws a right hand that misses
and Mazzarri counters with a nice uppercut.
Vimes throws a nice looking combination but Mazzarri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazzarri falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Vimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Vimes clinches up against the cage.
Vimes tries to throw a body punch but Mazzarri avoids it by throwing Vimes back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzarri tries to pull guard but Vimes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vimes fails to land.
Vimes working aggressively here.
Mazzarri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vimes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mazzarri is stalling here.
Vimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazzarri backwards.
Vimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzarri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzarri's elbow.
Mazzarri blocks an uppercut.
Vimes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mazzarri jumps into guard, dragging Vimes to the mat.
Mazzarri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vimes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vimes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vimes is stalling in the full guard.
Mazzarri is trying to keep Vimes in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mazzarri holds on and takes a little breather.
Vimes trying to control but Mazzarri is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vimes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samuel Vimes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mazzarri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vimes's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazzarri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vimes throws out the jab.
A big left from Vimes misses.
Vimes lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Vimes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazzarri.
Vimes sizes up Mazzarri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazzarri lands a head shot.
Mazzarri blocks a jab.
Mazzarri misses with a series of wild punches.
Enrico Mazzarri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vimes doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazzarri circles away.
Mazzarri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vimes throws a body punch but Mazzarri moves out of range.
Mazzarri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vimes is fending him off so far but Mazzarri persists. Nope, Vimes circles away and we're back to standing.
Vimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzarri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzarri looks to land a left hand but Vimes moved out of range nicely.
Vimes misses with a straight right.
Vimes lands a jab to Mazzarri's midsection.
Mazzarri shoots in for a takedown but Vimes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vimes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazzarri counters with a single leg into guard. Vimes didn't expect that.
We've been hearing that Mazzarri has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vimes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mazzarri trying to control but Vimes postures up.
Well, if Vimes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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!
Mazzarri tries to get to full guard but Vimes has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri actively working from the bottom here.
Vimes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mazzarri is trying to get back to full guard.
Vimes tries to stand and escape but Mazzarri is controlling the position.
Mazzarri is looking for a sweep. Vimes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vimes tries to pass to full mount but Mazzarri defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Samuel Vimes.
Mazzarri throws a leg kick but Vimes moved away.
Mazzarri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vimes as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Mazzarri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vimes moves forwards but Mazzarri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vimes wants to clinch but Mazzarri slips to the side
and Mazzarri counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vimes's guard now.
Vimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Vimes, not yet.
Vimes keeps trying to improve his position.
Vimes is trying to control the position but Mazzarri postures up.
Mazzarri wants to control from the top but Vimes keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzarri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vimes trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzarri is proving a slippery customer.
Vimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mazzarri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Enrico Mazzarri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mazzarri tries to free his leg and advance position but Vimes is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vimes throws a lazy right hand but Mazzarri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vimes throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzarri counters with a straight right hand.
Mazzarri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vimes.
A big left from Vimes misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mazzarri.
Vimes wants to clinch but Mazzarri slips to the side
and Mazzarri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vimes!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mazzarri landing a few strikes.
What's Vimes going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Enrico Mazzarri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzarri is just out of range.
Vimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzarri has a takedown stuffed.
Vimes throws a shot from downtown. Mazzarri moves away and avoids it.
Mazzarri dives in and grabs Vimes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vimes pushes down on Mazzarri's head and hops out.
Vimes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vimes lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzarri misses with a hook. Vimes ducked under it nicely.
Vimes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzarri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mazzarri throws a series of punches but Vimes moves out of range.
Vimes lands a slapping body shot.
Vimes instigates a clinch.
Vimes throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzarri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vimes is keeping busy.
Vimes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazzarri landing knees to the head.
Mazzarri turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vimes is trying to improve his position.
Vimes can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vimes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Vimes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzarri cracks Vimes with a big right hand but Vimes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mazzarri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vimes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mazzarri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vimes can't do much from the bottom here.
Mazzarri swings around for an armbar but Vimes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mazzarri's guard.
Vimes wants to pass the guard but Mazzarri is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mazzarri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vimes is just riding it out for now. Mazzarri eventually gives up the hold.
Mazzarri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mazzarri is thwarting Vimes's attempts to control the position.
Mazzarri is taking a breather. Vimes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Mazzarri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vimes is not content to let Mazzarri control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vimes is trying to stand up here but Mazzarri is controlling him well.
Vimes is looking to improve his position.
Vimes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mazzarri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazzarri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vimes.
Mazzarri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vimes at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Samuel Vimes just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mazzarri lands with an uppercut that bounces Vimes off the cage and back into range.
Vimes misses with a looping left.
Vimes takes one to the chin there.
Vimes moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazzarri tests Vimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzarri moves away.
Mazzarri misses with a hook. Vimes ducked under it nicely.
Vimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzarri.
A big right from Vimes misses.
Vimes misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Vimes misses.
Mazzarri throws a chopping leg kick but Vimes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazzarri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vimes backs up against the cage.
Mazzarri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vimes swivels and escapes.
Vimes swings for the body but Mazzarri moves out of range.
Mazzarri goes for a double leg but Vimes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vimes continues to drive forward.
Mazzarri blocks an uppercut.
Mazzarri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vimes avoids it.
Mazzarri looking to throw knees to the head but Vimes is blocking nicely.
Vimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzarri.
Vimes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vimes has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzarri.
Knees to the body from Mazzarri.
Mazzarri stalling in the clinch but Vimes improves position.
Mazzarri trying to land knees to the body.
Mazzarri lands a knee to the body.
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!
Mazzarri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vimes pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Mazzarri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzarri lands a jab to the nose.
Mazzarri shoots in looking for a takedown but Vimes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mazzarri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vimes throws a body punch but Mazzarri moves out of range.
Mazzarri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri misses with a left hand
and Vimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazzarri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vimes misses with a looping right.
Vimes needs to keep his hands up - Mazzarri had a free shot at his head there.
Vimes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazzarri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vimes gets a clinch.
Vimes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mazzarri.
Vimes can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzarri controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vimes working aggressively here.
Mazzarri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzarri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vimes blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vimes lands an uppercut.
Vimes lands an uppercut.
Vimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vimes misses with a hook
and Mazzarri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Mazzarri.
Jab by Mazzarri.
Mazzarri slips a straight right by Vimes.
Samuel Vimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vimes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazzarri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vimes lands with a straight right. Mazzarri didn't see that one coming.
Mazzarri slips under a jab from Vimes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Samuel Vimes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vimes throws a body punch but Mazzarri moves out of range.
Vimes throws a series of punches but Mazzarri moves out of range.
Mazzarri misses with a left hand
and Vimes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazzarri thinking.
Mazzarri lands with a good body shot.
Vimes throws a hook to the side of Mazzarri's head but Mazzarri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazzarri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Mazzarri.
Vimes slips under a jab from Mazzarri.
A jab from Mazzarri misses.
Vimes ducks under a wild hook from Mazzarri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vimes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mazzarri misses with a takedown attempt - Vimes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vimes. Mazzarri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzarri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mazzarri cracks Vimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vimes moves forwards but Mazzarri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mazzarri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vimes.
Vimes misses the shot to the body.
Vimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri shoots in looking for a takedown but Vimes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mazzarri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Enrico Mazzarri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vimes lands with a straight right. Mazzarri didn't see that one coming.
Mazzarri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vimes misses with a hook.
Mazzarri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vimes defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Mazzarri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Samuel Vimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzarri misses with an uppercut. Vimes saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vimes catches Mazzarri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazzarri looks to land a left hand but Vimes moved out of range nicely.
Mazzarri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vimes.
Mazzarri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vimes.
Mazzarri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mazzarri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazzarri scores with a decent looking hook.
Mazzarri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazzarri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mazzarri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vimes throws out the jab.
Mazzarri throws a sloppy body shot
letting Vimes counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vimes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vimes tries to clinch up.
Vimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Mazzarri misses.
Vimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzarri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vimes throws a shot to the body.
Mazzarri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vimes sprawls well. Vimes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mazzarri gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazzarri tries to keep at a distance but Vimes has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Vimes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vimes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Vimes!
Samuel Vimes is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samuel Vimes thanked Hilo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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