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BFT-304: PRIDE Never Die! 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tedja Ranu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aza Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranu comes to the ring accompanied by Marabahaya - Saint Loco ft. Project E.A.R. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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21
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 1 |
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175 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tedja Ranu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aza Pop!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranu misses with a few strikes there.
Pop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ranu.
Ranu tries to clinch up but Pop circles away and keeps his distance.
Ranu has closed the distance and engaged Pop in a clinch.
Pop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ranu is trying to trip Pop. He has hold of a leg but Pop is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ranu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pop keeping full guard, as Ranu tries to pass.
Pop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ranu is controlling him.
Ranu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tedja Ranu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ranu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ranu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ranu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Aza Pop has been cut.
Ranu tries to clinch up.
Ranu throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranu thumps Pop with a low kick.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ranu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pop was covering up waiting for the punch and Ranu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ranu trying to control but Pop is working from the bottom.
Pop manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pop avoids a wild elbow strike from Ranu.
Ranu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pop smiles and moves away.
Ranu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pop tries to keep at a distance but Ranu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ranu manages to break the clinch.
Ranu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pop counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Ranu tenderised Pop's leg. Pop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ranu pushes Pop up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pop swings wildly with an uppercut but Ranu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pop tries to break the clinch but Ranu is controlling the position.
Pop tries to break free but Ranu pushes him back against the ropes.
Pop is trying to break free.
Pop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranu.
Ranu darts in and clinches Pop up against the ropes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ranu.
Ranu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pop smiles and moves away.
Ranu fails to land with a series of punches.
Ranu throws a head kick but Pop moves out of range.
Aza Pop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ranu shoots for a takedown but Pop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tedja Ranu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ranu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ranu shoots in looking for a takedown. Pop tries to sprawl out of it but Ranu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ranu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ranu moves in looking to clinch but Pop pushes him off.
Ranu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ranu fails to land the takedown.
Ranu is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ranu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pop blocks a head kick by Ranu.
A head kick misses from Ranu.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ranu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pop circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick by Ranu misses
and Pop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pop avoids the head kick by Ranu.
Ranu throws a lazy head kick
and Pop counters with a straight right hand.
Ranu wants to clinch.
Ranu misses with a head kick.
Ranu tries to clinch up but Pop circles away and keeps his distance.
Ranu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pop counters with a left to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ranu tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses
and Pop counters with a nice uppercut.
Ranu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ranu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pop is looking to stand up but Ranu isn't so interested in that idea.
Ranu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ranu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pop wants to stand but Ranu is controlling the position.
Ranu throws a strike but Pop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ranu holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedja Ranu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aza Pop's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ranu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ranu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pop's head.
Ranu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice sprawl there from Pop as Ranu shoots in.
Ranu tries to clinch up.
Pop blocks a head kick by Ranu.
Ranu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ranu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ranu tries to clinch up but Pop circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranu wants to clinch up but Pop keeps it at a distance.
Tedja Ranu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses.
Ranu clinches with his opponent.
Pop can't break the clinch.
Pop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ranu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pop wants to break free but Ranu has control.
Pop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ranu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ranu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ranu throws a head kick but Pop moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Pop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ranu throws a combination that misses
and Pop counters with a nice uppercut.
Ranu misses with the body kick
and Pop counters with a left and a right that stings Ranu.
Ranu throws a sloppy head kick and Pop moves out of range easily.
Ranu throws a sloppy head kick and Pop moves out of range easily.
Tedja Ranu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ranu looks to land a right hand but Pop moved out of range.
Ranu tries to clinch up but Pop circles away and keeps his distance.
Ranu looks to clinch
and Pop counters with a body kick that stops Ranu in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ranu.
Ranu throws a sloppy head kick and Pop moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ranu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pop blocks a head kick by Ranu.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses
and Pop counters with a two punch combo.
Ranu looks to land a combination but Pop avoids it well.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ranu throws a head kick but Pop moves out of range.
Ranu fails with the takedown
and Pop counters with a three punch combo that has Ranu backing up. Ranu nods at Pop to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tedja Ranu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pop checks a leg kick nicely.
Pop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ranu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ranu tries to clinch but Pop moves away
and Pop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ranu thinking.
Ranu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ranu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pop can do to turn this around?
Ranu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pop sprawls well. Pop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ranu gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Ranu or perhaps it was just good defense by Pop which made him look bad.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ranu tries to clinch but Pop is having none of it.
Ranu looks to throw a body kick
and Pop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ranu tries to clinch there but Pop circles away.
A head kick by Ranu misses
and Pop counters with a nice body shot.
Pop avoids the head kick by Ranu.
A leg kick checked by Pop.
Ranu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pop counters with a low kick, right behind Ranu 's knee.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ranu with that takedown attempt.
Ranu throws a sloppy head kick and Pop moves out of range easily.
Ranu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ranu somewhat.
Ranu tries to clinch up
and Pop counters with an outside leg kick.
Ranu shoots for a takedown but Pop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ranu wants to clinch.
Ranu wants to clinch up but Pop keeps it at a distance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranu.
Ranu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pop is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ranu rather than just go for the knockout.
Ranu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ranu tries to clinch there but Pop circles away.
Ranu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ranu takes the fight into the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ranu is defending well for now.
Pop misses with a body punch.
Ranu is trying to force a seperation but Pop has the dominant position.
Pop manages to break the clinch.
Ranu is looking to clinch.
Ranu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pop's guard.
Pop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ranu is controlling him.
Aza Pop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ranu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ranu doesn't manage to clinch there - Pop circles away.
Tedja Ranu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ranu is looking to slow Pop down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tedja Ranu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ranu 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Tedja Ranu!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Tedja Ranu!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Tedja Ranu!
Tedja Ranu wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Zaytsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaytsev comes to the ring accompanied by Katyusha. 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
6 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasily Zaytsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dulin!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaytsev throws a looping overhand right but Dulin ducks down to avoid it.
Dulin moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaytsev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaytsev.
Zaytsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dulin.
Dulin closes the distance but Zaytsev moves to the side
and Zaytsev counters with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Dulin misses
and Zaytsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaytsev slips a jab and a cross from Dulin.
Zaytsev misses with a shot to the body
and Dulin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaytsev scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dulin tries to clinch but Zaytsev moves away
and Zaytsev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Dulin controls his hands.
Zaytsev lands a shot to the body.
Zaytsev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaytsev throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaytsev tests Dulin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaytsev misses the shot to the body.
Dulin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Zaytsev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dulin looks to throw the jab but Zaytsev is out of range.
Dulin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaytsev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaytsev counters with a nice uppercut.
Dulin scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Dulin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaytsev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaytsev.
Zaytsev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dulin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaytsev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dulin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dulin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaytsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dulin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dulin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zaytsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zaytsev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dulin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaytsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zaytsev tries a head kick but it misses.
Dulin tries to clinch there but Zaytsev circles away.
Zaytsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaytsev scores with a jab. Dulin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dulin misses with a right hand
and Zaytsev counters with a series of strikes. Dulin will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dulin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dulin misses with a hook.
Zaytsev closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zaytsev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaytsev misses with a few strikes there.
Dulin moves in looking to clinch but Zaytsev pushes him off.
Dulin moves in looking to clinch but Zaytsev pushes him off.
Zaytsev lands a glancing blow to the side of Dulin's head.
Zaytsev misses with a straight left.
Zaytsev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zaytsev lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulin 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaytsev. That snapped Dulin's head back.
Zaytsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dulin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaytsev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Zaytsev misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Dulin does no damage.
Zaytsev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dulin blocks a jab.
Zaytsev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Zaytsev is predictable there
and Dulin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaytsev lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dulin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaytsev connects with a looping right hand.
Zaytsev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaytsev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zaytsev misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Zaytsev does no damage.
Dulin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dulin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaytsev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dulin misses with a leg kick.
Zaytsev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dulin has time to react.
A big left from Dulin misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaytsev.
Dulin throws a leg kick
letting Zaytsev counter with a right hand.
Zaytsev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaytsev scores with a jab. Dulin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dulin moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaytsev tries to break the clinch but Dulin is controlling the position.
Dulin throws an elbow but it misses.
Dulin throws an elbow that misses.
Zaytsev cracks Dulin with a nice body shot.
Zaytsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dulin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zaytsev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dulin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dulin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dulin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dulin lands an elbow inside that Zaytsev shrugs off.
Zaytsev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Zaytsev takes an elbow to the temple.
Zaytsev is stalling here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dulin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dulin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaytsev, right into the meat.
Dulin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zaytsev counters by moving into the clinch.
Dulin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dulin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dulin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dulin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dulin.
Dulin blocks an uppercut.
Zaytsev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dulin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Zaytsev.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dulin tries to clinch but Zaytsev moves away
and Zaytsev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dulin thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dulin doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaytsev circles away.
A combination from Zaytsev does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by Zaytsev there.
Zaytsev looks to land a combination but Dulin avoids it well.
Zaytsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Dulin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaytsev defending well as Dulin loads up on a big left hand.
Dulin tried to score with a low kick but Zaytsev checks it.
Dulin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zaytsev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaytsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dulin.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev is looking to chop away at Dulin's legs.
Zaytsev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zaytsev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaytsev scores with the left hand. Dulin knows he should have avoided that one.
Dulin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaytsev throws a right hand that misses
and Dulin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dulin.
Dulin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaytsev is keeping busy.
Zaytsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dulin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaytsev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dulin misses with the combination.
Dulin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dulin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zaytsev counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Zaytsev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zaytsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaytsev misses with a hook. Dulin ducked under it nicely.
Dulin throws a low kick but Zaytsev moves out of range easily.
Zaytsev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dulin throws out the jab.
Dulin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dulin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dulin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaytsev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dulin darts in trying to clinch
and Zaytsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zaytsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dulin.
Zaytsev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaytsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dulin.
Dulin fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaytsev's head backwards.
Zaytsev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dulin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaytsev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dulin tries to clinch up but Zaytsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaytsev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dulin.
Zaytsev loads up on a big right hand but Dulin slips the punch.
Dulin slips under a jab from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dulin's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dulin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaytsev misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev lands an overhand right.
Dulin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dulin 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.
Nice jab there from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zaytsev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dulin blocking some punches.
Dulin tries to land a knee to the head but Zaytsev blocks with his arms.
Zaytsev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dulin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dulin.
Zaytsev is pushing Dulin up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zaytsev blocks an elbow strike from Dulin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev avoids a wild elbow strike from Dulin.
Dulin wants to stall.
Zaytsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasily Zaytsev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zaytsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaytsev blocks an elbow strike.
Dulin pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaytsev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dulin throws an elbow but misses.
Dulin prevents a body shot from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dulin backwards.
Zaytsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dulin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev gets through Dulin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaytsev misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev lands with a right to the head.
Dulin is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dulin is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaytsev finish him?
Dulin lands a nice elbow.
Dulin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dulin seems to have recovered his senses.
Dulin lands an elbow just above Zaytsev 's eye.
Zaytsev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dulin looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaytsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dulin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dulin moves in looking to clinch but Zaytsev pushes him off.
Zaytsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dulin tries to clinch up but Zaytsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Dulin moves forwards but Zaytsev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dulin tries to clinch up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dulin slips a straight right by Zaytsev.
Vasily Zaytsev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaytsev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zaytsev scores with a one two! Dulin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zaytsev misses with a double jab.
Zaytsev 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.
Dulin throws a series of punches but Zaytsev avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dulin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dulin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaytsev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dulin doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaytsev circles away.
Dulin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaytsev scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dulin wants to clinch up but Zaytsev keeps it at a distance.
Dulin misses with a left hand
and Zaytsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dulin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaytsev instigates a clinch.
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!
Dulin misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dulin throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Dulin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaytsev's brow.
Zaytsev manages to break the clinch.
Dulin tries to clinch but Zaytsev moves away
and Zaytsev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dulin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dulin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dulin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dulin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dulin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaytsev.
Dulin scores with a nice head shot.
Dulin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zaytsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Zaytsev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dulin doesn't seem phased though.
Dulin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaytsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaytsev lands a big head kick that sends Dulin tumbling to the mat! Zaytsev takes a step backwards and waves Dulin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ivan Dulin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaytsev is looking to slow Dulin down with leg kicks.
Zaytsev throws a wild body kick that Dulin sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaytsev. Dulin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dulin moves in looking to clinch but Zaytsev pushes him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dulin misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Zaytsev.
Zaytsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaytsev moves into the clinch.
Zaytsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dulin backwards.
Zaytsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaytsev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dulin. Dulin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaytsev throws a hook but Dulin avoids it easily.
Dulin throws a right and a left that Zaytsev avoids nicely.
Dulin misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaytsev jabs Dulin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dulin is breathing heavily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dulin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dulin tries to clinch up but Zaytsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaytsev lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaytsev throws a body punch but Dulin moves out of range.
Zaytsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivan Dulin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dulin slips under a jab from Zaytsev.
Zaytsev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dulin misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dulin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaytsev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasily Zaytsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaytsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dulin can do to turn this around?
Zaytsev takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Zaytsev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaytsev 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Vasily Zaytsev!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Vasily Zaytsev!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Vasily Zaytsev!
Vasily Zaytsev wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Vasily Zaytsev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Tompkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Santos De Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tompkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dying Fetus - One Shot, One Kill. Santos De Jesus has chosen Without Honor or Humanity as his entrance music. Steve Tompkins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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36
277 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
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28
245 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Tompkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Santos De Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tompkins looks to land a right hand but Santos De Jesus moved out of range.
Tompkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos De Jesus defending well as Tompkins loads up on a big left hand.
Tompkins cracks Santos De Jesus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santos De Jesus checks a leg kick nicely.
Tompkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tompkins misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santos De Jesus.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santos De Jesus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tompkins misses with a wild body shot.
Steve Tompkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Santos De Jesus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tompkins lands a left and a right that send Santos De Jesus crashing to the mat, dazed. Tompkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Thiago Santos De Jesus has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Tompkins.
A combination from Tompkins does no damage.
Santos De Jesus tries to score with a low kick but Tompkins moves his leg out of the way.
Tompkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos De Jesus darts in and clinches Tompkins up against the ropes.
Santos De Jesus tries a knee to the head but Tompkins blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santos De Jesus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tompkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos De Jesus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santos De Jesus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Tompkins to keep the fight standing.
Tompkins is looking for a takedown.
Tompkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos De Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santos De Jesus stalling in the clinch but Tompkins improves position.
Santos De Jesus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tompkins up against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Santos De Jesus.
Santos De Jesus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santos De Jesus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins is pressed up against the ropes. Santos De Jesus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tompkins down to the mat. Tompkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tompkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santos De Jesus counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos De Jesus trying to control the action but Tompkins is working from the bottom.
Santos De Jesus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tompkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santos De Jesus off and has taken his back!
Tompkins is landing with strikes. Santos De Jesus can't take much more of this.
Tompkins is hanging on to Santos De Jesus's back as he tries to escape.
Tompkins is not going to allow Santos De Jesus to sit and survive in this position.
Tompkins lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santos De Jesus has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tompkins.
Tompkins controls the action.
Tompkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Santos De Jesus wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus avoids the strikes from Tompkins.
Tompkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tompkins throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Santos De Jesus tries to roll but Tompkins sticks to his back.
Tompkins misses with an elbow to the head.
Tompkins missing with punches from the back.
Santos De Jesus fending off the submission attempt from Tompkins.
Santos De Jesus holding both Tompkins 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tompkins connects with a big shot to the side of Santos De Jesus's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tompkins gets his hands free as Santos De Jesus looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins is looking to control Santos De Jesus but Santos De Jesus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Santos De Jesus breaks Tompkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Santos De Jesus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos De Jesus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tompkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Santos De Jesus.
Santos De Jesus tries to move to mount but Tompkins blocks the move with his legs.
Santos De Jesus wants to control for a moment but Tompkins uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Santos De Jesus is trying to control. Tompkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tompkins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Santos De Jesus is trying to work for a kimura but Tompkins is defending well.
Santos De Jesus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santos De Jesus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus is keen to just control but Tompkins is a slippery customer.
Santos De Jesus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tompkins trying to control from the bottom.
Tompkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tompkins tries to roll over but Santos De Jesus keeps him under control.
Tompkins trying to control but Santos De Jesus postures up.
Still in half guard, Santos De Jesus seems content to control.
Tompkins manages to get to full guard.
Tompkins looking to control but Santos De Jesus passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tompkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos De Jesus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tompkins keeping moving, preventing Santos De Jesus from controlling successfully.
Santos De Jesus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tompkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santos De Jesus looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tompkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Santos De Jesus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Santos De Jesus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santos De Jesus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tompkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos De Jesus.
Santos De Jesus controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tompkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos De Jesus is working away from the top position though.
Tompkins wants to get back to his feet.
Santos De Jesus lands strikes from half guard.
Santos De Jesus wants to take a breather but Tompkins is having none of it.
Santos De Jesus is pressing down on Tompkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tompkins is holding on for now.
Santos De Jesus wants to take a breather but Tompkins is having none of it.
Santos De Jesus is thwarting Tompkins's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus is keen to just control but Tompkins is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Santos De Jesus.
Santos De Jesus is looking for a kimura but Tompkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos De Jesus to get the leverage.
Santos De Jesus is trying to control the action in half guard but Tompkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tompkins missing with punches from the bottom.
Tompkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos De Jesus is trying to work for a kimura but Tompkins is defending well.
Santos De Jesus is thwarting Tompkins's attempts to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tompkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos De Jesus pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins wants to control but Santos De Jesus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos De Jesus trying to mount his opponent but Tompkins defends it.
Santos De Jesus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tompkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos De Jesus.
Santos De Jesus wants to take a breather but Tompkins is having none of it.
Tompkins trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos De Jesus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tompkins won't allow Santos De Jesus to pass to mount.
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 Steve Tompkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Santos De Jesus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Santos De Jesus takes one on the button.
Tompkins slips a jab from Santos De Jesus.
Tompkins looks to throw the jab but Santos De Jesus is out of range.
A slow jab from Santos De Jesus misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Tompkins misses.
Santos De Jesus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tompkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santos De Jesus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tompkins looks to throw the jab but Santos De Jesus is out of range.
Tompkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos De Jesus defends well and Tompkins ends up having to push Santos De Jesus into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos De Jesus just leaning against Tompkins, taking a breather.
Tompkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos De Jesus smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tompkins lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos De Jesus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Santos De Jesus.
Tompkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos De Jesus defends well and Tompkins ends up having to push Santos De Jesus into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Tompkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos De Jesus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tompkins is defending well for now.
Santos De Jesus stalling.
Santos De Jesus misses with a knee to the head.
Santos De Jesus slows down the pace here.
Tompkins tries to pull guard but Santos De Jesus holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tompkins drops back down to his feet.
Santos De Jesus tries a knee to the head but Tompkins blocks it.
Tompkins is pushing Santos De Jesus up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus tries for a takedown but Tompkins manages to get underhooks.
Santos De Jesus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos De Jesus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tompkins tries to circle away but Santos De Jesus has him pinned against the ropes.
Santos De Jesus pulls guard.
Tompkins prevents Santos De Jesus from getting back to his feet.
Santos De Jesus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santos De Jesus trying to control the position.
Santos De Jesus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tompkins is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tompkins lands a couple of digs.
Tompkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tompkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tompkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Thiago Santos De Jesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos De Jesus trying to control the position.
Tompkins wants to control from the top but Santos De Jesus keeps moving.
Santos De Jesus wants to sweep here but Tompkins controlling him for the moment.
Tompkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Santos De Jesus is trying to keep Tompkins in close.
Santos De Jesus looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos De Jesus, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins is in close to Santos De Jesus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos De Jesus is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tompkins dives into side control.
Santos De Jesus is not content to let Tompkins control the position.
Santos De Jesus tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Santos De Jesus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tompkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos De Jesus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tompkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tompkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos De Jesus keeps working.
Santos De Jesus is trying to stand up here but Tompkins is controlling him well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santos De Jesus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tompkins.
Santos De Jesus gets back to full guard.
Tompkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos De Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos De Jesus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos De Jesus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tompkins's guard.
Tompkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos De Jesus is aware though and is defending well.
Tompkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos De Jesus stands and throws Tompkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Jesus trying to control the action but Tompkins is working from the bottom.
Tompkins wants to get back to his feet.
Santos De Jesus is looking to take a break and control but Tompkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos De Jesus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tompkins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santos De Jesus's guard! Nice work there by Tompkins!
Tompkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos De Jesus's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos De Jesus has his hands on Tompkins's head, controlling the position.
Tompkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos De Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tompkins throws an elbow that misses. Santos De Jesus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tompkins's guard. Nice move by Santos De Jesus!
Santos De Jesus working some strikes from top position.
Santos De Jesus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tompkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tompkins keeping full guard, as Santos De Jesus tries to pass.
Tompkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos De Jesus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins is trying to keep Santos De Jesus in close.
Santos De Jesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tompkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos De Jesus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tompkins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos De Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
Santos De Jesus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tompkins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos De Jesus has Tompkins in his guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tompkins stopping the sweep attempt from Santos De Jesus.
Tompkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos De Jesus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Santos De Jesus wants to control the pace but Tompkins is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tompkins tries to hold on but Santos De Jesus postures up.
Tompkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thiago Santos De Jesus.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Thiago Santos De Jesus!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Thiago Santos De Jesus!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Steve Tompkins!
Thiago Santos De Jesus wins by split decision!
A relieved looking Thiago Santos De Jesus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Washington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snuffed Out by Streetlife. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson moves forwards but Washington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Washington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robinson's calf.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react.
Chris Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington tries to land a front kick but Robinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Washington.
It looks like Chris Robinson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with a hook.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
Leonard Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Robinson.
Robinson goes for a double leg but Washington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Washington continues to drive forward.
Washington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Washington is controlling the position.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the ropes.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Washington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Robinson has Washington pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Washington lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Washington is defending well.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Washington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
Robinson looks winded!
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Washington is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Robinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
Washington lands a right hand.
Robinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Washington is pressed up against the ropes. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washington down to the mat. Washington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Washington thumps Robinson with a low kick.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Washington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Washington.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a left hand that sends Robinson to the canvas!
Robinson is rocked!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Washington postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Robinson covers up, he's hurt! Washington keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Washington and the ref steps in to end the fight! Washington can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Washington!
Leonard Washington managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BeastMode, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen comes to the ring accompanied by Devour . Nuclear has chosen Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass as his entrance music. David Nuclear is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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225 lbs
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209 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Jensen misses its intended target.
Jensen throws a sloppy head kick and Nuclear moves out of range easily.
Jensen misses with a straight left.
Jensen throws a sloppy head kick
and Nuclear makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jensen throws a leg kick
and Nuclear counters with a nice body shot.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuclear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuclear moves out of range as Jensen strikes.
Jensen throws a chopping leg kick but Nuclear manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunnar Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Nuclear.
Nuclear tries to land a leg kick but Jensen saw it coming and moves away.
Jensen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jensen thuds a left hand into Nuclear's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Jensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jensen has managed to clinch.
Nuclear presses Jensen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuclear lands a shot to the body.
Jensen looking for a takedown.
Nuclear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Jensen.
Jensen thumps Nuclear with a low kick.
Nuclear blocks a leg kick.
Jensen looks to land a left hand but Nuclear moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Nuclear.
Nuclear moves forwards but Jensen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen looks to land a body kick but Nuclear moved away.
Jensen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shield in the buildup to the fight.
Nuclear misses with a body kick.
Jensen connects with a jab.
It looks like David Nuclear has been cut.
Jensen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nuclear's calf.
Jensen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jensen misses with a low kick.
Jensen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nuclear moves out of range as Jensen strikes.
Jensen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nuclear stalling the fight.
Nuclear cracks Jensen with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuclear takes a shot to the head.
Nuclear working aggressively here.
Nuclear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jensen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nuclear, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nuclear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jensen connects with a single shot there.
Jensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Nuclear.
Nuclear cracks Jensen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jensen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jensen takes a swing at Nuclear's ribcage but misses.
Jensen throws a chopping leg kick but Nuclear manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Jensen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throws a shot from downtown. Nuclear moves away and avoids it.
A solid body kick from Jensen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nuclear, as that shot connected.
Jensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuclear manages to avoid it.
Nuclear slips a jab and a cross from Jensen.
Jensen darts in and clinches Nuclear up against the ropes.
Nuclear landing knees to the head.
Nuclear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nuclear lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nuclear throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jensen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nuclear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nuclear is pressed up against the ropes. Jensen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuclear down to the mat. Nuclear avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
David Nuclear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Jensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuclear throws out the jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nuclear counters with a nice leg kick.
Nuclear misses with a body punch
and Jensen counters with a head kick. That will keep Nuclear thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jensen throws a head kick but Nuclear moves out of range.
Jensen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nuclear uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jensen.
Jensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuclear.
Jensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Nuclear sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuclear lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Nuclear.
Nuclear breaks from the clinch.
Jensen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nuclear counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses
enabling Nuclear to counter with a crisp jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuclear stuns Jensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nuclear connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nuclear.
Nuclear lands with a hook. Jensen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Nuclear checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jensen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nuclear.
Nice jab there from Nuclear.
A head kick by Jensen misses
and Nuclear counters with a left to the body.
Jab by Nuclear.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jensen. Nuclear does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuclear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nuclear.
Nuclear lands with a good body shot.
Jensen throws a hook but Nuclear avoids it easily.
Nuclear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jensen.
Jensen throws a low kick but Nuclear avoids it.
Jensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuclear checks a leg kick nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuclear.
Jensen misses with a few strikes there.
Jensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuclear uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jensen.
Jensen throws an off balance right hand
and Jensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen throws a lazy uppercut
and Nuclear makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jensen really felt that one!
Nuclear lands a big right hand that sends Jensen crashing to the mat! Nuclear stays standing though and waves Jensen back to his feet!
Jensen is rocked!
It looks like Gunnar Jensen has been cut.
Nuclear lands a big uppercut and Jensen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jensen looks OK. Nuclear waves Jensen back to his feet!
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuclear throws an overhand right that has Jensen reeling! Nuclear follows up with more punches and Jensen is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Nuclear!
A less than humble David Nuclear misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dc Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chelios might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In Waves. 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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30
202 lbs
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16 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dc Gable!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chelios 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.
Gable staying out of range there.
Gable is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Dc Gable has been cut.
Chelios misses with a kick to the body.
Gable looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
Chelios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chelios tries to clinch up.
Chelios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gable.
Chelios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chelios jabs Gable right on the nose. Gable blinks but takes it well.
Gable connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gable has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chelios.
A short right from Gable.
Gable swings wildly with an uppercut but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable lands a nice uppercut.
Gable misses with a body punch.
Chelios is trying to break the clinch but Gable has him pressed against the ropes.
Chelios manages to break the clinch.
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chelios - that will leave a mark!
Gable has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chelios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gable.
Gable throws a shot to the body.
Gable pushes Chelios up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gable tries to throw a body punch but Chelios avoids it by throwing Gable back against the ropes.
Chelios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gable is trying to stall.
Chelios misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chelios throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gable working aggressively here.
Chelios lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable lands with a left to the head.
Gable lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chelios backwards.
Chelios working Gable over with knees to the body.
Gable looking to stall.
Chelios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chelios swings widly with a right hand
and Gable counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Chelios.
Chelios tries to clinch up but Gable circles away and keeps his distance.
Gable takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chelios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gable.
Chelios looks to throw the jab but Gable is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Chelios.
Gable walks into a left hand.
Chelios connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gable momentarily.
Chelios slips a straight right by Gable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios walks into a stiff left hand from Gable.
Chelios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chelios.
Gable moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Gable.
Chelios fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gable takes a shot to the head.
Chelios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chelios gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gable is rocked!
Chelios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gable is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelios finish him?
Chelios lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gable to his knees! Chelios keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chev Chelios!
Chev Chelios decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Tippin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadaharu Tanikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Tippin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sadaharu Tanikawa!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tippin's corner calls for a 1-2. Tippin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanikawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tanikawa defending well as Tippin loads up on a big left hand.
Tanikawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tippin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tanikawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tippin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pete Tippin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadaharu Tanikawa.
Tanikawa is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tippin prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanikawa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tippin prevents it.
Tanikawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tippin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tippin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Sadaharu Tanikawa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tippin has managed to clinch.
Tippin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tanikawa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tippin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Tippin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tippin stops Tanikawa from getting back to his feet.
Tippin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tippin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tanikawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tippin.
Tanikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Tippin trying to control the action but Tanikawa is working from the bottom.
Tippin working the head and body with strikes.
Tippin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tanikawa is trying to stand back up but Tippin is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tippin lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanikawa is looking to escape.
Tippin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tanikawa is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tippin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tanikawa is looking to escape.
Tippin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tanikawa wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Tippin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tippin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tanikawa is rocked!
A big strike lands for Tippin! That's really hurt Tanikawa and he's turned his back - Tippin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tippin jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Tippin!
Pete Tippin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonhomme Sept Heures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sept Heures has chosen Monster Mash as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bonhomme Sept Heures!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sept Heures tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vimes swivels and escapes.
Vimes throws a big shot that misses.
Sept Heures closes the distance and clinches.
Sept Heures misses with a knee strike.
Sept Heures tries to land knees in the clinch but Vimes avoids the damage to the body.
Sept Heures throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vimes blocks it with crossed arms.
Sept Heures lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sept Heures throws a wild body kick that Vimes sees coming a mile off.
Vimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sept Heures.
Sept Heures swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vimes lands with a straight right. Sept Heures didn't see that one coming.
Sept Heures moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vimes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Vimes throws the left hand but Sept Heures avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sept Heures has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vimes avoids the head kick by Sept Heures.
Vimes tests Sept Heures's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sept Heures slips a jab and a cross from Vimes.
Vimes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Vimes finds it's target.
Sept Heures takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sept Heures takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vimes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vimes lands a jab to the head.
Vimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sept Heures.
Sept Heures wants to clinch.
It looks like Vimes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vimes misses with a wild combination.
Vimes circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Vimes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sept Heures. Sept Heures obviously looking to wear him down.
Vimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sept Heures.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vimes is trying to keep Sept Heures in close.
Vimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sept Heures trying to control but Vimes is working from the bottom.
Vimes pulls Sept Heures in close to his closed guard and prevents Sept Heures from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sept Heures wants to control from the top but Vimes keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sept Heures feints and then cracks Vimes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vimes down.
Vimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vimes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vimes on his heels. He'll look to pass Vimes's guard now, I'm sure.
Sept Heures missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sept Heures is one step ahead there.
Sept Heures scoring with some ground and pound.
Vimes is trying to control the position but Sept Heures postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sept Heures is looking to work some ground and pound but Vimes has wrist control.
Sept Heures trying to control the position from guard on top but Vimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sept Heures tries to free his leg and advance position but Vimes is retaining full guard.
Vimes controlling the position.
Sept Heures postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vimes working a defensive guard here.
Sept Heures is fighting to break Vimes's control of his arms but Vimes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Samuel Vimes just wasn't active enough.
Sept Heures takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Sept Heures there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vimes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sept Heures.
Sept Heures shoots in for a double leg but Vimes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sept Heures tries to close the distance and clinch but Vimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vimes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A leg kick checked by Vimes.
Vimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samuel Vimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sept Heures takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vimes. Sept Heures does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sept Heures walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sept Heures uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vimes.
Sept Heures buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vimes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sept Heures is looking to clinch.
Vimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Sept Heures.
Sept Heures tries to clinch but Vimes is having none of it.
Vimes swinging wildly here.
Sept Heures throws a push kick but Vimes slaps the foot to one side.
Vimes connects with a nice looking jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sept Heures's head.
Sept Heures is rocked!
Vimes drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sept Heures right on the button. Sept Heures goes down! Vimes follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Vimes gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Vimes!
Samuel Vimes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hilo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Mazzarri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano has chosen Wu-Tang - "Think Differently" (feat. Casual, Roc Marciano) as his entrance music. Rocky Marciano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Enrico Mazzarri's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Enrico Mazzarri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano scores with a nice head shot.
Mazzarri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mazzarri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marciano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marciano slips nicely into half guard.
Marciano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazzarri defending well though.
Marciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marciano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzarri wants to improve his position but Marciano is controlling well.
Marciano thows a huge punch but Mazzarri dodges it nicely.
Marciano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marciano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is looking to take a break and control but Mazzarri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marciano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nice strikes from Marciano there.
Mazzarri wants to improve his position but Marciano is controlling well.
Marciano tries to pass to full mount but Mazzarri defends it.
Mazzarri is looking for a sweep. Marciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marciano trying to control the pace.
Marciano tries to pass to full mount but Mazzarri defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is trying to work for a kimura but Mazzarri is defending well.
Marciano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marciano wants to control but Mazzarri is keeping him busy.
Mazzarri is in trouble now - Marciano has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzarri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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. Marciano connects with a nice short shot to Mazzarri's temple.
Mazzarri is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazzarri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HARRY'S, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marciano working the head and body with strikes.
Marciano throwing shots but Mazzarri is blocking nicely.
Marciano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri is trying to get back to full guard.
Marciano wants to take a breather but Mazzarri is having none of it.
Marciano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marciano trying to control the action but Mazzarri is working from the bottom.
Marciano is just content to waste time from the top position. Mazzarri takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mazzarri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marciano defends it easily.
Mazzarri trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marciano scoring with some ground and pound.
Marciano stands and throws Mazzarri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mazzarri is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Marciano working away.
Marciano landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marciano trying to control the action but Mazzarri is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mazzarri's legs.
Mazzarri is looking to regain half guard here but Marciano keeps moving and retains side control.
Marciano passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mazzarri!
Mazzarri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marciano working Mazzarri over with strikes here.
Marciano tries to control but Mazzarri wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands with some strikes.
Marciano controlling the position easily from mount.
Mazzarri is bucking up trying to escape but Marciano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Marciano landing punches.
Mazzarri is rocked!
Mazzarri taking shots to the head.
Oh Mazzarri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzarri tries to hold on but Marciano postures up.
Marciano postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mazzarri in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mazzarri to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
After the fight, Rocky Marciano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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