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Exreme MMA-24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carter's choice of entrance music: Hurricane. Rubin Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Twister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twister lands with a cross.
Twister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter tries to sprawl but Twister drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Twister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Twister is keen to just control but Carter is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter gets full guard.
Twister is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carter has escaped and now he's on top!
Twister is pulling down on Carter's head. It's preventing any offense from Carter, at least for the moment.
Carter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twister looking for a sweep. Not yet Twister, not yet.
Carter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Twister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Twister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Twister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carter misses with a looping right.
Rubin Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Twister tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Twister shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Twister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Twister just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Twister moved out of range.
Rubin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter thows a body shot but no joy.
Twister uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Twister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Twister manages to avoid it.
Twister shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Twister misses with a hook
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter sizes up Twister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carter throws a hook but Twister blocks it.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter scores with a nice strike.
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!
Twister lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twister moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Twister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Twister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Carter misses with a hook.
Twister scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Twister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Twister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter wants to control but Twister is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rubin Carter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carter misses with a low kick as Twister jumps back.
Twister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Twister.
Twister defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Twister misses with a few strikes there.
Carter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
Carter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Twister connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Twister will feel that in the morning.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Twister doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twister connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter tries to clinch but Twister moves out of range.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubin Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter throws the left hand but Twister avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carter.
Twister throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
letting Twister counter with a right hand.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Twister blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Twister saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twister needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
Carter slips a jab from Twister.
Carter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Twister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Twister tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter throws a jab when Twister was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Nice straight punches there by Twister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Twister.
Carter is looking to clinch but Twister is avoiding it.
Twister swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter thows a body kick. Twister tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Twister gets the takedown into side control.
Twister trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Twister tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carter's legs.
Twister is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twister advances nicely into full mount.
Twister forces the positional change into back control.
Twister is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carter for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twister is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter tries to roll but Twister sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rubin Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Twister is out of range.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Twister moved out of range.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Twister shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Carter misses.
Carter tries to move into range but Twister moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carter moves out of range as Twister strikes.
A big right from Twister misses.
Twister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Carter throws a good cross that connects.
Carter slips a jab from Twister.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Twister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twister throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Twister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Twister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
A good leg kick by Carter.
Carter walks into a jab.
Carter throws a body kick that misses.
Carter slips under a jab.
Twister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Twister ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Twister thuds his right hand into Carter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carter swings for the body but Twister moves out of range.
Rubin Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Twister misses.
Twister misses with a body shot.
Twister is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Twister misses with a hook.
Twister misses with a few strikes there.
Carter misses with a looping right.
Twister slips a jab from Carter.
Twister throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter connects with a jab.
Carter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Twister closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carter counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Twister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Twister misses the target.
Twister throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Carter throws a head kick that half lands.
Twister needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
Twister ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Twister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Twister misses the shot to the body.
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Twister tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Twister somewhat.
Twister looks for a takedown but Carter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Twister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twister shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carter misses with a hook.
Twister avoids a punch combination nicely.
Twister shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Twister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Twister misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Twister takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Twister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tony Twister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twister takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubin Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubin Carter!
A victorious Rubin Carter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brij Khali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Sharpe's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 43 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brij Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khali clinches with his opponent.
Khali tries to circle away but Sharpe has him pinned against the cage.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khali drives through and clinches with Sharpe against the cage.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Khali darts in and clinches Sharpe up against the cage.
Khali has had enough of the clinch but Sharpe keeps him there for the moment.
Sharpe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sharpe wants a takedown.
Sharpe jumps guard but Khali stands there with Sharpe around his waist. Sharpe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brij Khali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Sharpe.
Sharpe lands a knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Khali has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sharpe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sharpe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khali's efforts to push away.
Sharpe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khali's efforts to push away.
Sharpe prevents Khali from breaking the clinch.
Khali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khali is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khali's efforts to push away.
Khali working hard to break the clinch.
Sharpe cracks Khali with a nice body shot.
Khali breaks from the clinch.
Sharpe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khali clinches up against the cage.
Khali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sharpe wants a takedown.
Khali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Brij Khali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharpe gets tackled into the cage by Khali. Khali maintains the clinch.
Khali gets underhooks to prevent Sharpe's takedown attempt.
Sharpe jumps guard but Khali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sharpe is looking to control Khali's arms but Khali gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sharpe has his back to the cage.
Khali blocks the elbow strike.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Sharpe tries to clinch there but Khali circles away.
Khali moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khali's efforts to push away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khali closes the distance and pushes Sharpe back into the cage.
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khali to keep the fight standing.
Khali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharpe clinches with his opponent.
Khali tries to break free but Sharpe pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe prevents Khali from breaking the clinch.
Khali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khali closes the distance and clinches.
Khali breaks from the clinch.
Khali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sharpe misses with an elbow over the top.
Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khali pushes Sharpe up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sharpe pushes Khali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Khali moves into range and clinches up with Sharpe.
Khali is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe is controlling him.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khali gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharpe jumps guard but Khali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khali tries to break free but Sharpe pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe keeps control of Khali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sharpe prevents Khali from breaking the clinch.
Sharpe prevents Khali from breaking the clinch.
Sharpe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khali uses from the top position.
Khali decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sharpe, up you get!
Khali forces Sharpe back against the cage and clinches.
Khali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sharpe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khali clinches up with Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe prevents Khali from breaking the clinch.
Sharpe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sharpe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khali smiles and moves away.
Khali closes the distance and clinches.
Khali blocking some punches.
Sharpe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Khali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khali working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Khali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch but Khali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khali moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brij Khali dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khali gets a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Khali takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharpe tries to score a body lock takedown but Khali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sharpe stalling in the clinch.
Sharpe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sharpe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sharpe is trying to control the position but Khali postures up.
Sharpe has a closed guard, preventing Khali from standing up.
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khali gets to his feet - Sharpe follows without any prompting.
Khali gets a clinch.
Sharpe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khali seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sharpe can turn it around.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khali drives through and clinches with Sharpe against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe misses with a punch to the body.
Khali is trying to push Sharpe away but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khali wants to break free but Sharpe has control.
Khali breaks from the clinch.
Khali clinches.
Khali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sharpe tries to score a body lock takedown but Khali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Khali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khali is trying to push Sharpe away but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sharpe wants a takedown but no success here.
Brij Khali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Sharpe.
Khali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khali clinches up against the cage.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khali drives through and clinches with Sharpe against the cage.
Khali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khali breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe tries to clinch but Khali is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khali takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharpe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khali's efforts to push away.
Khali can't break the clinch.
Sharpe can't get the takedown.
Khali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sharpe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khali walks away with a smile on his face. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khali leaves Sharpe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khali has Sharpe up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but Khali turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brij Khali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khali tries to circle away but Sharpe has him pinned against the cage.
Khali breaks from the clinch.
Sharpe gets tackled into the cage by Khali. Khali maintains the clinch.
Khali is trying to break free.
Khali gets underhooks to prevent Sharpe's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali is trying to force a seperation but Sharpe has the dominant position.
Khali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khali.
Brij Khali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khali rushes Sharpe and presses him up against the cage.
Khali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khali is trying to break free.
Sharpe prevents Khali from breaking the clinch.
Sharpe prevents Khali from breaking the clinch.
Sharpe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sharpe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khali is defending well.
Sharpe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khali's elbow.
Khali is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Khali wants to get back to striking at distance but Sharpe won't allow it.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharpe, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharpe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khali smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khali moves into range and clinches up with Sharpe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe has a takedown stuffed.
Khali moves into range and clinches up with Sharpe.
Sharpe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khali working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Khali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khali moves into range and clinches up with Sharpe.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khali closes the distance and clinches.
Khali is looking to break free of the clinch but Sharpe has double underhooks.
Khali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sharpe keeps control of Khali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khali is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brij Khali dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sharpe fails with the takedown.
Khali rushes Sharpe and presses him up against the cage.
Sharpe stalling in the clinch but Khali improves position.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Khali instigates a clinch.
Khali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khali is trying to force a seperation but Sharpe has the dominant position.
Khali can't break the clinch.
Khali is trying to push Sharpe away but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khali is trying to push Sharpe away but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sharpe pulls guard successfully.
Sharpe looking for a guillotine here but Khali defends easily.
Khali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sharpe is proving hard to escape from.
Khali stands up from Sharpe's guard - Khali perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali drives through and clinches with Sharpe against the cage.
Sharpe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khali tries to break the clinch but Sharpe is controlling the position.
Khali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khali darts in and clinches Sharpe up against the cage.
Sharpe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brij Khali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Sharpe.
Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharpe can do to turn this around?
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khali to keep the fight standing.
Khali prevents a body shot from Sharpe.
Sharpe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Khali is trying to stand.
Sharpe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khali knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sharpe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khali makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Khali darts in and clinches Sharpe up against the cage.
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khali to keep the fight standing.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Khali rushes Sharpe and presses him up against the cage.
Sharpe goes for a takedown attempt but Khali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe fails to pull guard.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Khali clinches up against the cage.
Sharpe is working for takedown but Khali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sharpe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khali's efforts to push away.
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khali to keep the fight standing.
Khali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khali clinches with his opponent.
Khali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khali breaks from the clinch.
Khali moves into the clinch successfully.
Khali breaks from the clinch.
Khali clinches with his opponent.
Sharpe manages to pull guard.
Khali wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sharpe is trying to keep Khali in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharpe has a closed guard, preventing Khali from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khali gets to his feet - Sharpe follows without any prompting.
Khali rushes Sharpe and presses him up against the cage.
Khali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khali tries to circle away but Sharpe has him pinned against the cage.
Khali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharpe drags the fight down to the ground.
Sharpe is trying to control the position but Khali postures up.
Richard Sharpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharpe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khali is aware though and is defending well.
Sharpe has a closed guard, preventing Khali from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brij Khali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brij Khali!
Brij Khali made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Glad I Won'.
Richard Sharpe was interviewed post fight and said 'He's a great fighter, I will learn from this experience and come back stronger than before.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Velko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hotsauce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velko comes into the arena with Wild Eyes blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Rory Velko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rory Velko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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30
260 lbs
9 - 10 - 1 |
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254 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Velko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Hotsauce!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotsauce fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velko avoids it really well and circles away.
Velko fails to land with a series of punches.
Velko throws a low kick but Hotsauce moves out of range easily.
Johnny Hotsauce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hotsauce closes the distance and clinches up with Velko, looking for a takedown. Hotsauce pushes Velko against the cage but Velko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hotsauce instigates a clinch.
Velko tries to break free but Hotsauce pushes him back against the cage.
Hotsauce manages to break the clinch.
Velko misses with a series of wild punches.
Velko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotsauce shoots in looking for a takedown but Velko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hotsauce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rory Velko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hotsauce.
A decent looking cross lands there for Velko.
Velko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rory Velko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velko lands a nice looking body shot.
Hotsauce drives through with a takedown into Velko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Velko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hotsauce throwing strikes from guard but Velko blocks nicely.
Hotsauce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotsauce throws a big elbow that misses.
Hotsauce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hotsauce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hotsauce not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hotsauce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velko wants to stand up but Hotsauce is controlling him.
Hotsauce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotsauce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hotsauce throwing strikes from guard but Velko blocks nicely.
Hotsauce is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Velko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Velko has escaped and now he's on top!
Velko stopping the sweep attempt from Hotsauce.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Rory Velko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Good leg kick by Velko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hotsauce with a poor takedown
and Velko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hotsauce counters with a single leg into guard. Velko didn't expect that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hotsauce postures up.
Velko wants to stand and escape but Hotsauce is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hotsauce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hotsauce dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hotsauce shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Velko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hotsauce.
Velko is trying to stand up here but Hotsauce is controlling him well.
Hotsauce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hotsauce drops an elbow to the side of Velko's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hotsauce controlling the action here.
Velko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hotsauce.
Hotsauce lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotsauce is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hotsauce performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hotsauce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velko defending well though.
Hotsauce scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Velko is defending against the submission attempts here by Hotsauce.
Hotsauce thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hotsauce there.
Hotsauce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hotsauce is stalling here. Velko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hotsauce seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Velko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hotsauce manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnny Hotsauce has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hotsauce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hotsauce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hotsauce is trying to work for a kimura but Velko is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotsauce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hotsauce winds up and cracks Velko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hotsauce is looking to pass Velko's guard but actually Velko recovers to full guard.
Hotsauce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hotsauce connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velko wants to stand and escape but Hotsauce is having none of it.
Hotsauce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hotsauce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Velko keeping full guard, as Hotsauce tries to pass.
Hotsauce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hotsauce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hotsauce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hotsauce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hotsauce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hotsauce is looking to chop away at Velko's legs.
Velko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hotsauce circles away quickly and effectively.
Hotsauce tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velko defends well and Hotsauce ends up having to push Velko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hotsauce looking for a takedown.
Hotsauce breaks from the clinch.
Velko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hotsauce shoots in but no luck this time.
Rory Velko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hotsauce.
Velko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velko throws a right hand that Hotsauce ducks under and follows up with a left that Hotsauce also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hotsauce throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velko was covering up waiting for the punch and Hotsauce finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hotsauce drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Velko dives on top into guard.
Velko stops Hotsauce from standing up.
Velko looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hotsauce can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hotsauce's guard.
Hotsauce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rory Velko just wasn't active enough.
Hotsauce manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Velko on his heels. He'll look to pass Velko's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velko has momentary wrist control but Hotsauce slips an elbow through the middle.
Hotsauce is in close to Velko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hotsauce connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hotsauce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hotsauce postures up in Velko's guard and throws a big left but Velko blocks it.
Velko keeping full guard, as Hotsauce tries to pass.
Hotsauce stands up over Velko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hotsauce makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Velko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rory Velko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotsauce is looking to work some ground and pound but Velko has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Velko keeping moving, preventing Hotsauce from controlling successfully.
Hotsauce postures up in Velko's guard and throws a big left but Velko blocks it.
Hotsauce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hotsauce postures up in Velko's guard and throws a big left but Velko blocks it.
Hotsauce lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hotsauce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hotsauce winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hotsauce!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benito Carnera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Liberi o no! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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19
208 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benito Carnera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva thuds his right hand into Carnera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carnera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carnera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carnera cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Carnera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Carnera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Carnera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carnera throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carnera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Carnera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook
and Carnera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carnera lands a jab-cross combination.
Carnera jabs at Silva's body.
Carnera with a hook.
Silva misses with a hook. Carnera ducked under it nicely.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carnera.
Carnera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Carnera.
Carnera digs a good hook to Silva's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnera moves out of range of the strikes.
Carnera misses with a double jab.
Carnera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carnera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carnera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Carnera moved out of range nicely.
Carnera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carnera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings for the body but Carnera moves out of range.
Carnera cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Carnera throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carnera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Carnera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Carnera lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carnera.
Carnera defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carnera blocks a jab.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Carnera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Carnera there.
Carnera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carnera misses the shot to the body.
Carnera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Carnera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benito Carnera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carnera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva swings for the body but Carnera moves out of range.
Benito Carnera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva pushes Carnera up against the cage in a clinch.
Carnera breaks from the clinch.
Carnera lands with a good body shot.
Silva takes one on the button.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Carnera misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Carnera counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Carnera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carnera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carnera swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Carnera stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Carnera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva takes one on the button.
Silva lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carnera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Carnera is just out of range.
Carnera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Carnera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws a hook but Carnera avoids it easily.
Carnera 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.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Carnera in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carnera as Silva tries to tie him up.
Carnera is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnera is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva has Carnera pressed against the cage, preventing Carnera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Carnera is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Carnera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carnera.
Carnera avoids the body shot from Silva.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva clinches up with Carnera and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Carnera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Carnera 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva throws a hook but Carnera avoids it easily.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Carnera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Carnera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Carnera is out of range.
Carnera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carnera counters with a stiff right hand.
Carnera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carnera throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Carnera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carnera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carnera misses with a few strikes there.
Carnera feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Carnera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnera thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carnera works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carnera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carnera moves away.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rafael Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carnera throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Carnera.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carnera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carnera thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carnera manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carnera throws a shot to the body.
Benito Carnera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carnera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Carnera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carnera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benito Carnera!
During a confident post fight interview, Benito Carnera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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30
223 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riordan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Filipovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riordan scrambles back to his feet.
Riordan thows a body shot but no joy.
Riordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filipovic.
Riordan throws a hook but Filipovic blocks it.
Riordan throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
Riordan misses with a two punch combination.
Filipovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riordan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipovic is fending him off so far but Riordan persists. Nope, Filipovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Riordan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovic lands a head kick. Riordan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tommy Riordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Filipovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Filipovic lands but Riordan takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Riordan misses its intended target.
Filipovic cracks Riordan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Riordan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Filipovic throws a series of strikes that have Riordan backpedaling.
Filipovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic is looking to slow Riordan down with leg kicks.
Riordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Filipovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riordan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Filipovic!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riordan lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Riordan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Riordan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
Riordan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet.
Riordan working the ground and pound.
Filipovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Riordan.
Filipovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Riordan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Riordan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Filipovic works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Filipovic is trying to stand.
Filipovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Filipovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riordan connects with a nice short shot to Filipovic's temple.
Riordan throwing shots but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to kick Riordan off but Riordan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Filipovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riordan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Filipovic is looking to escape.
Riordan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riordan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Filipovic is trying to stand back up but Riordan is controlling him
Riordan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riordan winds up and cracks Filipovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Riordan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Riordan working some strikes from top position.
Riordan landing with the ground and pound.
Riordan lands a couple of elbows.
Filipovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Filipovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filipovic wants to stand and escape but Riordan is having none of it.
Riordan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filipovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic has his foot on Riordan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riordan works his way back into a safe position though.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riordan wants to pass the guard but Filipovic is keeping the position.
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 Tommy Riordan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riordan. Filipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic tests Riordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riordan has a takedown stuffed.
Riordan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Riordan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riordan won't allow Filipovic to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic wriggles free and stands up.
Riordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Filipovic.
Filipovic avoids the body shot from Riordan.
Filipovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riordan.
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Riordan avoids it well.
Filipovic lands a really nice looking cross but Riordan seems unphased.
Filipovic works over Riordan's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riordan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riordan thows a body shot but no joy.
Filipovic slips a jab and a cross from Riordan.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Filipovic finds it's way through Riordan's defenses.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Filipovic lands a high kick!
Riordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riordan is looking to wear down Filipovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riordan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Riordan closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Riordan pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Riordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic lands an overhand right.
Tommy Riordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riordan lands a jab to Filipovic's midsection.
Filipovic throws a hook to the side of Riordan's head but Riordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filipovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riordan swinging wildly here.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riordan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riordan misses with an uppercut.
Filipovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Riordan.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riordan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filipovic moves away from the strike by Riordan.
Filipovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan fails with the takedown.
Riordan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A right-left combo lands from Filipovic.
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.
Filipovic slips a jab from Riordan.
Riordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Filipovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riordan.
Filipovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Riordan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Filipovic defends well and Riordan ends up having to push Filipovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Riordan has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Filipovic stalling in the clinch but Riordan improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Riordan has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Riordan won't allow it.
Riordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovic scores with a head kick. Riordan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riordan lands a jab-cross combination.
Riordan throws a jab when Filipovic was well out of range.
Filipovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Riordan in the body.
Riordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipovic.
Nice uppercut lands for Riordan. That snapped Filipovic's head back.
Filipovic pushes Riordan away with a front kick.
Riordan misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filipovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Riordan with a series of wild strikes but Riordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filipovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Riordan darts in looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets double underhooks and turns Riordan into the cage.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riordan is trying to pull guard but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Filipovic - that landed with a thud.
Riordan breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic ducks under a wild hook from Riordan.
Filipovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riordan has time to react.
Filipovic avoids the body shot from Riordan.
Filipovic misses with the combination.
Riordan blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Riordan misses with an uppercut.
Filipovic throws a good cross that connects.
Riordan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Filipovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riordan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Riordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riordan throws a series of punches but Filipovic avoids them all with ease.
Filipovic with a hook.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riordan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Filipovic finds it's target.
Filipovic tries to sprawl but Riordan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovic has one foot on Riordan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A combination from Riordan does no damage.
Riordan missing with a left hand there. Filipovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filipovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riordan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Riordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Riordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filipovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riordan. That did some damage!
Filipovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riordan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Riordan throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovic scores with a jab to the head.
Filipovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filipovic under the eye.
Riordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Riordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic throws a combination. Riordan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Filipovic cracks Riordan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Filipovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Filipovic.
Riordan gets a takedown into half guard.
Filipovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riordan.
Riordan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filipovic pushes Riordan off looking to stand but Riordan dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riordan lands with a punch from half guard.
Filipovic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Riordan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Filipovic is pressed up against the cage. Riordan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Filipovic down to the mat. Filipovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riordan darts in looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets double underhooks and turns Riordan into the cage.
Riordan breaks the clinch.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Riordan with a series of wild strikes but Riordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riordan takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic throws a combination. Riordan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riordan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Riordan with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Filipovic 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janno Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gibbs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Apocalypse Please. Becker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mr Boombastic. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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34
200 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janno Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Becker!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker slips a jab from Gibbs.
Gibbs throws an off balance right hand
and Becker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gibbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Becker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gibbs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Becker takes one to the side of the head.
Gibbs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Becker to counter with a crisp jab.
Becker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gibbs takes a swing at Becker's ribcage but misses.
Gibbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Becker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs scores with a jab to the body.
Becker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gibbs scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Becker looks to throw the jab but Gibbs is out of range.
Janno Gibbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibbs tests Becker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gibbs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Becker has time to react.
Gibbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Gibbs has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gibbs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gibbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Becker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibbs digs a good body shot into Becker's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Becker under the eye.
Gibbs lands with an uppercut that bounces Becker off the cage and back into range.
Becker is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker moves out of range as Gibbs strikes.
Becker is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibbs finish him?
Gibbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Becker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibbs.
Becker seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Becker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Becker tries to move into range but Gibbs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Becker walks straight into a right hand from Gibbs - that's dropped him! Gibbs jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Becker from any more punishment! Becker complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Janno Gibbs!
After winning the bout, Janno Gibbs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Wolfgang Becker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit I'm outta here!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Sometimes when we Fight. Lapikov has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lapikov to the ground. Pacquiao is now in Lapikov's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pacquiao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pacquiao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lapikov's guard.
Lapikov wants to get back to full guard.
Lapikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pacquiao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lapikov's head.
Lapikov is pressing down on Pacquiao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing that Pacquiao has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lapikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapikov, not yet.
Lapikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lapikov wants to hit a switch here but Pacquiao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lapikov there!
Lapikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao avoids the attempt from Lapikov to control.
Lapikov working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao landing punches.
Pacquiao thowing shots but they're missing.
Pacquiao raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like Anatoliy Lapikov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapikov tries to lock up and control but Pacquiao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pacquiao looking to finish with strikes here!
Lapikov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lapikov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Pacquiao and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Pacquiao!
Floyd Pacquiao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jobert Sucaldito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muraki Tunamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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31
194 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jobert Sucaldito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muraki Tunamoto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunamoto throws a lazy right hand but Sucaldito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sucaldito misses with a straight left.
Sucaldito throws the left hand but Tunamoto avoids the punch easily.
Sucaldito looks to land a left hand but Tunamoto moved out of range nicely.
Tunamoto defending well as Sucaldito loads up on a big left hand.
Tunamoto scores with a jab to the head.
Tunamoto slips under a jab from Sucaldito.
Tunamoto ducks under a wild hook from Sucaldito.
Tunamoto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sucaldito is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jab from Tunamoto.
Sucaldito defending well as Tunamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Sucaldito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sucaldito looks to land a right hand but Tunamoto moved out of range.
Sucaldito misses with a looping left.
Tunamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunamoto lands a big head kick that sends Sucaldito to the canvas! Tunamoto follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muraki Tunamoto!
Muraki Tunamoto very nearly forgot to thank Sydney BEAST Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Titanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Winnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Titanus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to To Glory. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Seb Winnick enters the cage!
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275 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Constantine Titanus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seb Winnick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titanus throws a head kick but Winnick moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Titanus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Titanus motions for Winnick to come forward. Titanus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Titanus. That's going to slow Winnick down.
Titanus motions for Winnick to come forward. Titanus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winnick lands a jab to Titanus's midsection.
Titanus keeps the fight on the outside.
Titanus throws a low kick, looking for Winnick's leg but Winnick calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Titanus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winnick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Titanus moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Seb Winnick has been cut.
Titanus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winnick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Titanus.
Titanus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titanus connects with a solid leg kick.
Winnick looks winded!
Titanus with a jab.
Titanus connects with a solid leg kick.
Titanus circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titanus scores with a leg kick.
Titanus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Titanus clinches.
Titanus misses with a knee strike.
Titanus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Titanus misses with a punch to the body.
Titanus is leaning against Winnick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Titanus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titanus taking a breather.
Winnick throws a punch but it's blocked by Titanus.
Titanus scores a nice knee to the body.
Titanus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winnicks head.
Good body shot from Titanus.
Titanus lands with a right to the head.
Titanus lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnick managing to block the knees to the body from Titanus.
Titanus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Titanus.
Titanus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Titanus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Titanus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Titanus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Titanus connects with a knee to the head.
Titanus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Titanus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Titanus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winnick tries to throw a body punch but Titanus avoids it by throwing Winnick back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Titanus has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Titanus misses with a knee strike.
Winnick blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titanus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winnick blocks it with crossed arms.
Winnick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Titanus misses with a knee to the head.
Titanus tries to throw a body punch but Winnick avoids it by throwing Titanus back against the cage.
Titanus wants to stall.
Titanus gets through Winnick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Titanus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winnick avoids it.
Winnick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Titanus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winnick is defending well for now.
Winnick blocking some punches.
Titanus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winnick is defending well for now.
Titanus lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Titanus as the two fighters clinch.
Titanus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Titanus.
A right handed body shot lands from Titanus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titanus controlling the action here for a moment.
Titanus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winnick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Titanus lands with a short shot to the head.
Titanus is working Winnick over against the cage.
Winnick wants to break free but Titanus has control.
Winnick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Titanus looking to throw knees to the head but Winnick is blocking nicely.
Winnick struggles to land a body shot inside as Titanus controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Titanus lands a knee to the body.
Titanus lands a hook that snaps the head of Winnick backwards.
A short uppercut from Titanus.
Titanus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Titanus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seb Winnick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Titanus lands a leg kick that knocks Winnick off balance momentarily.
Titanus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winnick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Titanus. That snapped Winnick's head back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Titanus tries a head kick but it misses.
Constantine Titanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winnick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Titanus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Titanus.
Titanus connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titanus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Titanus throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Winnick is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Constantine Titanus!
Constantine Titanus is the new heavyweight champion!
Constantine Titanus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, El Zoido's Feeble Fightwear *** ROUPA DOS BROTHER* for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noam Chomsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chomsky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is System Of A Down - Sugar. Noam Chomsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
196 lbs
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200 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noam Chomsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparks thows a body shot but no joy.
Chomsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chomsky tries to clinch up but Sparks circles away and keeps his distance.
Chomsky misses the jab.
Sparks swats away the attempt to clinch by Chomsky.
Chomsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
Chomsky checks a low kick from Sparks.
Sparks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsky throws a leg kick
and Sparks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sparks lands a right hook to the body.
Sparks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sparks misses with a low kick.
Sparks misses with an uppercut.
Chomsky misses with a low kick.
Sparks scores with a shot to the body.
Chomsky closes the distance and clinches.
Sparks tries to throw a body punch but Chomsky avoids it by throwing Sparks back against the cage.
Chomsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Sparks avoids the damage to the body.
Sparks trying to land knees to the body.
Chomsky lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sparks prevents it.
Sparks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chomsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chomsky trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Chomsky.
Sparks throws a head punch that misses.
Chomsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparks controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparks.
Chomsky tries to throw a body punch but Sparks avoids it by throwing Chomsky back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparks.
Sparks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Chomsky.
Chomsky has a couple of punches blocked by Sparks.
Chomsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chomsky uses from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparks wants to sweep here but Chomsky controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Chomsky landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Chomsky trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeping full guard, as Chomsky tries to pass.
Chomsky trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Chomsky is pushing down on Sparks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparks is fighting to maintain full guard but Chomsky has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chomsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chomsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Chomsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sparks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chomsky.
Chomsky avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Chomsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Chomsky throws out a powerful jab.
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chomsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Sparks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparks blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sparks.
Sparks tries to keep at a distance but Chomsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sparks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chomsky lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Chomsky.
Chomsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Chomsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sparks lands a body shot.
Chomsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chomsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sparks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sparks lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chomsky lands with a light punch inside.
Chomsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Sparks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparks.
Sparks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparks has Chomsky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chomsky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sparks misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks throws a punch but it's blocked by Chomsky.
Chomsky lands with a left to the head.
Chomsky prevents a body shot from Sparks.
Sparks blocking some punches.
Sparks missing with knees to the body.
Sparks jumps guard but Chomsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sparks letting Chomsky take a breather here.
Chomsky is pressed up against the cage. Sparks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chomsky down to the mat. Chomsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Noam Chomsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Sparks.
Chomsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chomsky scores with a hook to the body. Sparks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sparks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sparks throws a low kick, looking for Chomsky's leg but Chomsky calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sparks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks connects with a leg kick. Chomsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sparks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chomsky moves into the clinch.
Sparks presses Chomsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chomsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chomsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chomsky stalls.
Chomsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sparks tries to work over Chomsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparks lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chomsky tightens his grip and picks Sparks up, before dumping him to the ground. Sparks manages to land in guard.
Chomsky trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
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!
Chomsky is looking to pass into half guard but Sparks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparks is in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chomsky pulls Sparks in to control the position.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Noam Chomsky will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sparks connects with a nice looking jab.
Chomsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sparks misses with an uppercut.
Sparks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chomsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Chomsky shoots and misses
and Sparks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chomsky blocks a leg kick.
Sparks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chomsky scores with a kick to the body.
Sparks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chomsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chomsky loads up on a big right hand but Sparks slips the punch.
Darren Sparks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparks misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparks throws a body punch but Chomsky moves out of range.
Sparks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chomsky.
Sparks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sparks throws a lazy head kick
and Chomsky counters with a nice leg kick.
Darren Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Chomsky moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
Sparks misses with an uppercut.
Sparks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chomsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparks finds it's way round the side to connect with Chomsky's head.
Chomsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chomsky is leaning against Sparks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chomsky lands with a right to the head.
Sparks lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks swings wildly with an uppercut but Chomsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chomsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sparks up against the cage.
Sparks wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Sparks takes a shot to the head.
Chomsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chomsky slows down the pace here.
Sparks can't get the takedown.
Sparks trying to stall but Chomsky improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Chomsky.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sparks throws an elbow but misses.
Sparks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparks is trying to drag Chomsky to the mat but Chomsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noam Chomsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Sparks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chomsky.
Chomsky lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Chomsky works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chomsky with the ground and pound from mount.
Chomsky landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparks is looking to escape.
Sparks is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Chomsky clearly takes 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.
Chomsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparks.
Chomsky motions for Sparks to come forward. Chomsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chomsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sparks is out of range and Chomsky settles back down.
Sparks moves out of range of the body kick from Chomsky.
Chomsky ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a head kick.
Sparks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparks blocks a leg kick.
Chomsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sparks on the side of the head.
Sparks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chomsky. Chomsky obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sparks looks to land a left hand but Chomsky moved out of range nicely.
Sparks moves out of range as Chomsky throws a body kick.
Chomsky wants to slow Sparks down by chopping away at his legs.
Chomsky moves out of range as Sparks strikes.
Sparks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chomsky avoids the head kick by Sparks.
Chomsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Chomsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparks checks a low kick from Chomsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks throws out a leg kick but Chomsky moves out of range and Sparks only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a low kick as Chomsky jumps back.
A slow jab from Chomsky misses its intended target.
Chomsky throws an overhand right that lands on Sparks's shoulder, as Sparks tries to avoid the shot.
Chomsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chomsky misses with an uppercut.
Sparks with a hook.
Chomsky misses with a low kick.
Chomsky checks a low kick from Sparks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks throws a wild body kick that Chomsky sees coming a mile off.
Sparks lands a nice hook to Chomsky's body. Chomsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chomsky throws a leg kick but Sparks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sparks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sparks throws a low kick, looking for Chomsky's leg but Chomsky calmly moves out of range.
Chomsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chomsky darts in and clinches Sparks up against the cage.
Chomsky stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Chomsky.
Chomsky can't find room to land a body shot as Sparks controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sparks wants a takedown.
Sparks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short uppercut from Chomsky.
Chomsky throws a head punch that misses.
Sparks struggles to land a body shot inside as Chomsky controls his hands.
Chomsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chomsky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chomsky has Sparks pushed against the cage.
A short right from Chomsky on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chomsky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chomsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sparks is rocked!
Sparks takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Chomsky had his way with Darren Sparks in 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sparks throws a shot from downtown. Chomsky moves away and avoids it.
Sparks is still on wobbly legs! Can Chomsky finish him?
Chomsky rushes Sparks and presses him up against the cage.
Chomsky stops a takedown attempt from Sparks.
Sparks seems to have recovered his senses.
Sparks is leaning against Chomsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sparks has a couple of punches blocked by Chomsky.
Chomsky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sparks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chomsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Sparks throws a head punch that misses.
Sparks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Chomsky.
Sparks tries a body shot but Chomsky blocks it.
Chomsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks trying to land knees to the body.
Sparks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparks throws an elbow that misses.
Sparks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chomsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chomsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Noam Chomsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Sparks.
Sparks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chomsky avoiding damage.
Chomsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Chomsky pushes Sparks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chomsky is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chomsky lands an uppercut.
Noam Chomsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chomsky digs a right hand underneath Sparks's ribcage. Sparks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sparks tries a body shot but Chomsky blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chomsky.
Chomsky gets underhooks to prevent Sparks's takedown attempt.
Chomsky pushes Sparks against the cage. Chomsky is working some dirty boxing. Chomsky pushes off with a quick right hook! Sparks goes down! Sparks tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Chomsky moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Chomsky!
Noam Chomsky retains his middleweight title!
Noam Chomsky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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