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BFT-306 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Kulikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). January Kwiecinski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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264 lbs
10 - 16 - 0 |
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194 cm
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yury Kulikov!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwiecinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulikov.
A leg kick checked by Kulikov.
Kwiecinski misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Kwiecinski's head coaches at Hate Made Me Asylum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by Kwiecinski.
Kulikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kwiecinski doesn't seem bothered though.
Kulikov throws an overhand right that lands on Kwiecinski's shoulder, as Kwiecinski tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Kulikov is predictable there
and Kwiecinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulikov throws a leg kick but Kwiecinski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Kulikov misses.
Kulikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kulikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kwiecinski.
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!
Kwiecinski misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Kulikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kulikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulikov looks to throw the jab but Kwiecinski is out of range.
Kwiecinski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yury Kulikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwiecinski.
We've been informed that Kulikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kulikov misses with a right hand
and Kwiecinski counters with an outside leg kick.
Kulikov looks to land a right hand but Kwiecinski moved out of range.
Kwiecinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulikov.
Kwiecinski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kulikov misses with a left hand
and Kwiecinski counters with a three punch combo that has Kulikov backing up. Kulikov nods at Kwiecinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Kulikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kulikov tries to clinch but Kwiecinski moves out of range.
Kwiecinski throws a hook but Kulikov avoids it easily.
Kwiecinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Kwiecinski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kulikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Kulikov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kulikov misses
and Kwiecinski counters with a right hand to the body.
Kulikov misses with a body shot.
Kulikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulikov misses with a kick to the body
and Kwiecinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kwiecinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kulikov can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Kulikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kulikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwiecinski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski misses with a punch to the body.
Kwiecinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kwiecinski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kulikov looks to land a right hand but Kwiecinski moved out of range.
Kulikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kwiecinski misses with a hook. Kulikov ducked under it nicely.
Kwiecinski scores with a leg kick.
Kwiecinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulikov.
Kulikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwiecinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulikov swings for the body but Kwiecinski moves out of range.
Kulikov is looking to clinch but Kwiecinski is avoiding it.
Kulikov rushes Kwiecinski and presses him up against the cage.
Kulikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulikov working aggressively here.
Kulikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kwiecinski or not.
Kulikov taking a breather.
Kwiecinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulikov avoids it.
Kwiecinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulikov avoids it.
Kulikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kulikov tries to work over Kwiecinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulikov.
Kwiecinski pushes Kulikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwiecinski being controlled against the cage.
Kulikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kulikov scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kulikov up against the cage.
Kwiecinski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kwiecinski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kulikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kwiecinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kwiecinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulikov passes into half guard.
Kulikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 January Kwiecinski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kwiecinski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kulikov.
Kulikov misses with a combination
and Kwiecinski counters with a head kick. That will keep Kulikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kulikov lands the left hand.
Kulikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kwiecinski counters with a three punch combo that has Kulikov backing up. Kulikov nods at Kwiecinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Kwiecinski with a nice cross.
Kwiecinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwiecinski misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Kulikov misses its intended target.
Kwiecinski ducks under a wild hook from Kulikov.
January Kwiecinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yury Kulikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kwiecinski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kulikov throws a right and a left that Kwiecinski avoids nicely.
Kwiecinski avoids the head kick by Kulikov.
Kulikov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kwiecinski counters with a thumping low kick.
Kulikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kwiecinski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kulikov moves in looking to clinch but Kwiecinski pushes him off.
Kulikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulikov throws a head kick that misses
and Kwiecinski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kwiecinski looks to land a left hand but Kulikov moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulikov misses the target.
Kulikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwiecinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwiecinski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kwiecinski lands a head kick. Kulikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Yury Kulikov has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwiecinski misses the body punch
and Kulikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kwiecinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulikov misses the target.
Kulikov misses with an uppercut.
Kulikov throws a shot from downtown. Kwiecinski moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kwiecinski cracks Kulikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kwiecinski pushes Kulikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwiecinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kwiecinski fails to land.
Kwiecinski misses with the head strike.
Kulikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kulikov avoiding damage.
Kwiecinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kulikov stalling in the clinch.
Kulikov pushes Kwiecinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulikov managing to block the knees to the body from Kwiecinski.
Kulikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kulikov misses with the head strike.
Kulikov avoiding damage as Kwiecinski throws knees to the body.
Kulikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kulikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kwiecinski manages to break the clinch.
Kulikov jabs at Kwiecinski's body.
Kwiecinski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kwiecinski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kulikov. Kulikov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwiecinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kulikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kwiecinski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski tried to score with a low kick but Kulikov checks it.
A jab from Kulikov does it's job there.
A punch combination from Kwiecinski misses.
Kulikov throws a body punch but Kwiecinski moves out of range.
Kulikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kulikov throws a hook but Kwiecinski avoids it easily.
Kulikov clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Kulikov.
Kwiecinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulikov is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Kulikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulikov misses with a body shot.
Kulikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kwiecinski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that January Kwiecinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yury Kulikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Kulikov throws a hook but Kwiecinski avoids it easily.
Kulikov looks to land a combination. Kwiecinski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kwiecinski walks into a stiff left hand from Kulikov.
Kwiecinski slips under a jab from Kulikov.
Kulikov throws a series of punches but Kwiecinski avoids them all with ease.
Kulikov tries to clinch up.
Kwiecinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulikov.
Kulikov throws the left hand but Kwiecinski avoids the punch easily.
Kulikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kulikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kwiecinski momentarily.
Kulikov moves in looking to clinch but Kwiecinski pushes him off.
January Kwiecinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Kulikov.
Kwiecinski tries to score with a low kick but Kulikov moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kulikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwiecinski manages to avoid it.
Kulikov swinging wildly here.
Kwiecinski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kulikov cracks the inside of Kwiecinski's front leg.
Kwiecinski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kulikov's head.
Kulikov ducks under a wild hook from Kwiecinski.
Kulikov tries to clinch up but Kwiecinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kwiecinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Kulikov.
The fighters circling - Kulikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwiecinski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulikov connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulikov misses the body punch
and Kulikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kwiecinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwiecinski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kulikov is looking to chop away at Kwiecinski's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulikov misses the target.
Kulikov misses with a head kick.
Kwiecinski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Kwiecinski finds it's target.
Kulikov tries to clinch there but Kwiecinski circles away.
Kulikov punishes Kwiecinski's body with a nice straight punch.
Kwiecinski dodges the punch combination from Kulikov.
A left lands for Kwiecinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulikov misses the shot to the body.
Kwiecinski misses with a wild combination.
Kwiecinski throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Kwiecinski misses.
Kulikov is looking to clinch.
Kulikov misses with a leg kick
and Kwiecinski counters with a series of strikes. Kulikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kulikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kulikov misses with a low kick as Kwiecinski jumps back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kulikov.
Kwiecinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulikov throws a jab when Kwiecinski was well out of range.
Kulikov throws an off balance right hand
and Kwiecinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kwiecinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kulikov circles away quickly and effectively.
January Kwiecinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Kwiecinski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kwiecinski moves out of range of the leg kick from Kulikov.
Kulikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kwiecinski connects with a crisp jab.
Kwiecinski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kulikov is out of range and Kwiecinski settles back down.
Kulikov misses with an uppercut.
Kulikov avoids the head kick by Kwiecinski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kwiecinski.
Kulikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yury Kulikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kwiecinski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yury Kulikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kwiecinski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... January Kwiecinski!
January Kwiecinski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shananigan Lurendrejer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lurendrejer comes to the cage accompanied by Blunt - Reggae Da Nation . Khalifa has chosen Habibi Ya Nour El Ain as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shananigan Lurendrejer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurendrejer looks for a takedown but Khalifa sprawls well.
Lurendrejer leaves Khalifa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Lurendrejer.
A punch combination from Lurendrejer misses.
Khalifa shoots for a takedown but Lurendrejer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khalifa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khalifa slips a nice elbow through Lurendrejer's hands, connecting with Lurendrejer's forehead.
Lurendrejer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lurendrejer gets back to full guard.
Khalifa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lurendrejer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa works over Lurendrejer with some ground and pound from guard.
Khalifa prevents Lurendrejer from getting back to his feet.
Khalifa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Khalifa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lurendrejer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Khalifa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Check out the look on Khalifa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Khalifa is working Lurendrejer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Khalifa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lurendrejer throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Khalifa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lurendrejer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lurendrejer wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lurendrejer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Khalifa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Khalifa blocks the strikes from Lurendrejer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lurendrejer wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Lurendrejer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lurendrejer throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalifa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lurendrejer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lurendrejer tries to buck Khalifa off but Khalifa is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer wants to get back to his feet.
Khalifa throws an elbow but Lurendrejer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lurendrejer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Khalifa.
You can see the frustration on Lurendrejer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khalifa looks up at the clock and then as Lurendrejer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khalifa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khalifa working away.
Lurendrejer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khalifa working the head and body with strikes.
Khalifa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lurendrejer, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer tries to bench press Khalifa off him but Khalifa keeps the position.
Khalifa is looking to take a break and control but Lurendrejer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalifa working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Khalifa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lurendrejer keeps working.
Lurendrejer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalifa tries to pass to full mount but Lurendrejer defends it.
Lurendrejer is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalifa Khalifa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khalifa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lurendrejer misses with a low kick.
Lurendrejer slaps away a takedown attempt from Khalifa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lurendrejer tries to clinch but Khalifa moves out of range.
Lurendrejer throws a leg kick but Khalifa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khalifa scores with a nice head shot.
Lurendrejer throws a one two combo.
Lurendrejer dives in and grabs Khalifa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khalifa pushes down on Lurendrejer's head and hops out.
Lurendrejer slips under a jab from Khalifa.
Lurendrejer slaps away a takedown attempt from Khalifa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lurendrejer misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer looks to clinch
and Khalifa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lurendrejer won't be happy with that.
Khalifa is looking to take a break and control but Lurendrejer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lurendrejer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lurendrejer wants to control but Khalifa postures up.
Lurendrejer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Khalifa is controlling him well.
Khalifa looks up at the clock and then as Lurendrejer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khalifa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khalifa is working Lurendrejer over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalifa scoring with punches from side control.
Lurendrejer is trying to buck Khalifa off.
Lurendrejer is not content to let Khalifa control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khalifa's best efforts.
Lurendrejer is not content to let Khalifa control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khalifa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lurendrejer pushes Khalifa off looking to stand but Khalifa dives back in and keeps control.
Lurendrejer wants to control but Khalifa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khalifa wants to pass the guard but Lurendrejer is defending well.
Lurendrejer is trying to stand back up but Khalifa is controlling him
Khalifa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lurendrejer is trying to stand back up but Khalifa is controlling him
Lurendrejer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Khalifa Khalifa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lurendrejer is trying to stand up here but Khalifa is controlling him well.
Khalifa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khalifa lands a nice short elbow.
Lurendrejer is not content to let Khalifa control the position.
Khalifa tries to pass to full mount but Lurendrejer defends it.
Lurendrejer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khalifa is pressing down on Lurendrejer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lurendrejer is holding on for now.
Khalifa stops Lurendrejer from getting back to his feet.
Khalifa lands strikes from half guard.
Khalifa wants to free his trapped foot but Lurendrejer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lurendrejer pushes Khalifa off and gets back to his feet.
Khalifa shoots in for a double leg but Lurendrejer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shananigan Lurendrejer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalifa Khalifa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lurendrejer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lurendrejer throws a series of punches but Khalifa moves out of range.
Lurendrejer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lurendrejer misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Lurendrejer misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalifa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lurendrejer sprawls well. Lurendrejer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khalifa gets slowly back to his feet.
Khalifa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lurendrejer did well to prevent Khalifa getting side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khalifa is looking to take a break and control but Lurendrejer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalifa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalifa Khalifa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lurendrejer fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Lurendrejer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalifa is defended easily by Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer instigates a clinch.
Lurendrejer stops a takedown attempt from Khalifa.
Lurendrejer breaks from the clinch.
Lurendrejer shoots in for a takedown but Khalifa shows good takedown defense.
Khalifa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khalifa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shananigan Lurendrejer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lurendrejer doesn't manage to clinch there - Khalifa circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer throws a head kick that misses.
Lurendrejer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalifa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lurendrejer manages to get himself to full guard.
Khalifa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khalifa is looking to work some ground and pound but Lurendrejer has wrist control.
Lurendrejer is trying to control the position but Khalifa postures up.
Lurendrejer wants to stand and escape but Khalifa is having none of it.
Khalifa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khalifa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lurendrejer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Khalifa is now in half guard.
Khalifa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lurendrejer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khalifa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa trying to control the action but Lurendrejer is working from the bottom.
Lurendrejer wants to get back to full guard.
Lurendrejer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khalifa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khalifa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lurendrejer's head.
Khalifa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khalifa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lurendrejer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khalifa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lurendrejer's head.
Khalifa throws a big elbow that misses.
Khalifa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lurendrejer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khalifa stands up over Lurendrejer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lurendrejer has his foot on Khalifa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalifa works his way back into a safe position though.
Khalifa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurendrejer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lurendrejer is trying to keep Khalifa in close.
Khalifa prevents Lurendrejer from getting back to his feet.
Khalifa chips away with some ground and pound.
Khalifa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khalifa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lurendrejer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Khalifa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lurendrejer pulls down on the head and he's put Khalifa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shananigan Lurendrejer!
A very excited looking Shananigan Lurendrejer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dravinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Noise Won't Stop. 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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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Dravinski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dravinski looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Dravinski shoots in.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dravinski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dravinski scrambles back to his feet.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dravinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dravinski misses with a body kick.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dravinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Williams.
Dravinski is looking to land body kicks.
Dravinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams cracks Dravinski with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Dravinski.
Dravinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams works over Dravinski's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dravinski misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Dravinski dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dravinski keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Dravinski throws a head punch that misses.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dravinski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dravinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dravinski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Dravinski has him pressed against the cage.
Dravinski throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams prevents a body shot from Dravinski.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dravinski.
Williams tries to circle away but Dravinski has him pinned against the cage.
Dravinski just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Williams tries to circle away but Dravinski has him pinned against the cage.
Williams blocks a body shot from Dravinski.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Dravinski has the dominant position.
Williams letting Dravinski take a breather here.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams is trying to break free.
Dravinski has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dravinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dravinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dravinski walks into a left hand.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dravinski. That one must have hurt.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dravinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dravinski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dravinski somewhat.
Peekay Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Dravinski.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dravinski.
Dravinski is looking to land body kicks.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Dravinski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peekay Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dravinski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams defending well as Dravinski loads up on a big left hand.
Dravinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dravinski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams sizes up Dravinski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dravinski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dravinski is looking to land body kicks.
Dravinski throws a head kick that misses.
Dravinski walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Dravinski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Dravinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dravinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dravinski misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Dravinski moves his leg out of the way.
Williams tries for a takedown but Dravinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams avoids the body shot from Dravinski.
Dravinski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dravinski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Dravinski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peekay Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dravinski takes one on the button.
Williams throws a body punch but Dravinski moves out of range.
Williams scores with the left hand. Dravinski knows he should have avoided that one.
Dravinski is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Dravinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dravinski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dravinski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams cracks Dravinski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dravinski falls to his knees and Williams doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peekay Williams!
An out of breath Peekay Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Bentner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamison Freidrichs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Dick. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Bentner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jamison Freidrichs!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentner is looking to clinch but Freidrichs is avoiding it.
Bentner takes the fight into the clinch.
Freidrichs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bentner's elbow.
A body shot lands from Freidrichs.
We've been hearing reports that Bentner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Freidrichs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bentner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bentner tries for a takedown but Freidrichs manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bentner.
Freidrichs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freidrichs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bentner keeping moving, preventing Freidrichs from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freidrichs prevents Bentner from getting back to his feet.
Freidrichs looking to sit in guard and control but Bentner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Freidrichs keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freidrichs managing to control the position.
Bentner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freidrichs is keeping the position for now.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but Freidrichs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentner is in close to Freidrichs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Freidrichs keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Blunt Force Training inform us that Freidrichs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Freidrichs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Freidrichs prevents Bentner from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs throws a strike but Bentner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Freidrichs trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freidrichs throws a strike but Bentner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Freidrichs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bentner is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but Freidrichs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentner is working Freidrichs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Freidrichs tries to hold on but Bentner postures up.
Bentner prevents Freidrichs from getting the reversal.
Bentner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Freidrichs is looking to get to half guard.
Bentner content just to control the position here.
Freidrichs prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Bentner cracks Freidrichs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs is in a horrible position here. Bentner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bentner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Freidrichs hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freidrichs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bentner wants to pass the guard but Freidrichs is defending well.
Bentner is working hard here to advance position.
Freidrichs gets back to full guard.
Bentner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bentner throwing shots but Freidrichs is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bentner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freidrichs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Freidrichs moves into full guard.
Bentner pushes down on Freidrichs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Bentner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bentner drives through and clinches with Freidrichs against the cage.
Bentner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bentner connects with a couple of short punches.
Bentner stopping the sweep attempt from Freidrichs.
Bentner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freidrichs is keeping the position for now.
Bentner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Freidrichs tries to roll over but Bentner keeps him under control.
Bentner lands strikes from half guard.
Freidrichs is defending against the submission attempts here by Bentner.
Freidrichs wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freidrichs is looking to control Bentner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freidrichs avoid being mounted?
Bentner looking for a submission but Freidrichs manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Freidrichs trying to keep a closed guard but Bentner is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Freidrichs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bentner wants to control from the top but Freidrichs keeps moving.
Bentner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freidrichs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freidrichs keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
Bentner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nick Bentner.
Freidrichs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bentner manages to avoid it.
Freidrichs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bentner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bentner prevents a body shot from Freidrichs.
Freidrichs gets underhooks to prevent Bentner's takedown attempt.
Freidrichs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bentner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Freidrichs is defending well.
Freidrichs is trying to break the clinch but Bentner is controlling him.
Freidrichs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bentner closes the distance but Freidrichs moves to the side
and Freidrichs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freidrichs with a poor takedown
and Bentner counters with a series of strikes. Freidrichs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jamison Freidrichs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Freidrichs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bentner moves into range and clinches up with Freidrichs.
Freidrichs stops a takedown attempt from Bentner.
Bentner prevents a body shot from Freidrichs.
Bentner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Freidrichs tries to throw a body punch but Bentner avoids it by throwing Freidrichs back against the cage.
Freidrichs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bentner blocks a body shot from Freidrichs.
Bentner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Freidrichs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bentner clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs working hard to break the clinch.
Freidrichs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freidrichs lands a nice uppercut.
Bentner wants a takedown.
Bentner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Freidrichs smiles and moves away.
Bentner slips a jab and a cross from Freidrichs.
Bentner avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bentner shoots in for a takedown but Freidrichs shows good takedown defense.
Left hook, right uppercut from Freidrichs.
Bentner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freidrichs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Bentner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Freidrichs misses with a two punch combination.
Freidrichs fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Freidrichs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freidrichs throws a right hand that Bentner ducks under and follows up with a left that Bentner also avoids with ease.
Bentner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freidrichs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freidrichs misses with a wild combination.
Freidrichs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bentner throws a looping overhand right but Freidrichs ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Freidrichs. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Freidrichs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freidrichs misses with a few strikes there.
Freidrichs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bentner circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner takes the fight into the clinch.
Bentner has Freidrichs pressed against the cage.
Freidrichs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freidrichs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bentner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freidrichs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bentner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Freidrichs regains guard immediately.
Freidrichs looking for a guillotine here but Bentner defends easily.
Bentner won't allow Freidrichs to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentner cracks Freidrichs with a solid left hand.
Bentner tries to free his leg and advance position but Freidrichs is retaining full guard.
Freidrichs trying to keep a closed guard but Bentner is proving a slippery customer.
Freidrichs keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
Bentner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but Freidrichs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bentner wants to control from the top but Freidrichs keeps moving.
Freidrichs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bentner is looking to get to half guard.
Nick Bentner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs unloads with some shots from mount but Bentner bucks and avoids them well.
Freidrichs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jamison Freidrichs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bentner wants to hold on but Freidrichs pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bentner is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bentner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Freidrichs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Freidrichs is working for a kimura but Bentner is defending it quite comfortably.
Bentner wants to control but Freidrichs is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamison Freidrichs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bentner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Bentner!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Bentner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus comes to the cage accompanied by Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown's choice of entrance music: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home. Bushido Brown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pithe Canthropus's chin.
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40
165 lbs
33 - 24 - 1 |
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34
165 lbs
24 - 19 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bushido Brown!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canthropus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Canthropus misses with a body kick.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown wants to clinch but Canthropus slips to the side
and Canthropus counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus lands a jab to the nose.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Canthropus pushes him off.
Canthropus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Canthropus back into the cage.
Canthropus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Canthropus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canthropus is defending well for now.
Brown avoiding damage as Canthropus throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown working Canthropus over with knees to the body.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Canthropus looking for a takedown.
Brown prevents Canthropus from breaking the clinch.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canthropus's elbow.
Canthropus lands a knee to the body.
Canthropus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canthropus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canthropus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Canthropus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canthropus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown 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.
Pithe Canthropus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bushido Brown.
Brown cracks Canthropus with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries to clinch but Canthropus moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canthropus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Canthropus as Brown shoots in.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canthropus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canthropus looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Canthropus pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Canthropus looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Canthropus gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Canthropus manages to retain guard.
Canthropus wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Canthropus has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus controlling Brown's posture.
Canthropus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Canthropus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canthropus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canthropus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown winds up and cracks Canthropus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Canthropus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canthropus sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Canthropus is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Nice strikes from Brown there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is trying to control. Canthropus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Canthropus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Canthropus wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown stops Canthropus from getting back to his feet.
Canthropus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Canthropus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bushido Brown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Canthropus throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Canthropus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown tries to move into range but Canthropus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Canthropus throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown moves out of range as Canthropus throws a body kick.
Brown tries to clinch but Canthropus moves out of range.
Brown has Canthropus up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canthropus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Canthropus slips the punch.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Pithe Canthropus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bushido Brown.
Canthropus leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Canthropus.
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Canthropus counters with a leg kick.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Canthropus as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canthropus avoids the body shot from Brown.
A left and a right from Canthropus both land. Nice combination.
Brown is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canthropus plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Brown to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Brown just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pithe Canthropus!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pithe Canthropus thanked DTK Designs (Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numa comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down. Kochanowski has chosen Midgard as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Numa counters with a shoot takedown. Kochanowski fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kochanowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kochanowski looking to control.
Numa wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Kochanowski controls Numa momentarily but Numa frees himself.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jakub Kochanowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
An inside leg kick lands from Kochanowski.
Numa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kochanowski!
Numa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kochanowski prevents Numa from improving position.
Kochanowski tries to escape but Numa is in control.
Kochanowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Numa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kochanowski wants to control but Numa postures up.
Kochanowski is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numa is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Numa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kochanowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.
Kochanowski wants to control but Numa postures up.
Numa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Kochanowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Numa wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numa is trying to get an arm triangle but Kochanowski is defending well.
Kochanowski can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Numa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.
Kochanowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kochanowski is trying to control. Numa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kochanowski controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kochanowski thows a huge punch but Numa dodges it nicely.
Numa looking for submissions off his back.
Kochanowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Numa keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kochanowski lands a nice short elbow.
Numa wants to get back to his feet.
Kochanowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Numa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Numa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Numa wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numa is looking for a sweep. Kochanowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Numa trying to control from the bottom.
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 Keiji Numa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Numa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Numa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Numa is defended easily by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Numa.
Kochanowski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Numa showed some decent athleticism there.
Numa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kochanowski trying to hold on to Numa's head to control him but Numa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kochanowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Kochanowski trying to control here.
Kochanowski is not content to let Numa control the position.
Kochanowski looking for submissions off his back.
Kochanowski actively working from the bottom here.
Numa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kochanowski is looking to control Numa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kochanowski avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kochanowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Numa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Numa won't allow Kochanowski to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Numa from controlling successfully.
Kochanowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kochanowski, not yet.
Numa wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Kochanowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kochanowski wants to sweep here but Numa controlling him for the moment.
Numa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kochanowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kochanowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kochanowski!
Numa wants to control but Kochanowski postures up.
Kochanowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Numa, who protects the arm well.
Numa is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Numa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kochanowski wants to control but Numa is keeping him busy.
Kochanowski controlling the position.
Kochanowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kochanowski trying to control the position but Numa is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Numa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Kochanowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Numa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Numa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab.
Kochanowski throws a solid leg kick but Numa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a front kick that sends Numa stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Numa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Numa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Numa throws a lazy body kick
and Kochanowski counters with a good low kick that Numa was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Numa throws a leg kick but Kochanowski checks it.
Numa walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski lands a jab.
Kochanowski swings widly with a right hand
and Numa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Numa shoots and misses
and Kochanowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Numa enables Kochanowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Numa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Numa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski controlling from the top position.
Jakub Kochanowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kochanowski wants to control from the top but Numa keeps moving.
Kochanowski works over Numa with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numa looking for a guillotine here but Kochanowski defends easily.
Numa is trying to keep Kochanowski in close.
Kochanowski trying to control but Numa is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Numa wants to sweep but no luck.
Kochanowski throwing strikes but missing.
Kochanowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kochanowski pushing down on Numa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura but Numa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kochanowski to get the leverage.
Numa is looking to control Kochanowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Numa avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura but Numa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kochanowski to get the leverage.
Numa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kochanowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Kochanowski 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.
Numa looking for submissions off his back.
Kochanowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Numa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Numa is trying to maintain the position but Kochanowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Numa wants to improve his position but Kochanowski is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Numa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kochanowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kochanowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kochanowski stops Numa from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numa is controlling Kochanowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Numa wants to improve his position but Kochanowski is controlling well.
Kochanowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Kochanowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kochanowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Kochanowski!
Jakub Kochanowski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Happy Pills 159Q - Laundry 80%, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Terell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Kuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terell comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Go-Lil Jon ft. Trick Daddy and Twista. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Terell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lu Kuan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terell moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Terell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terell.
It looks like Lu Kuan has been cut.
Kuan's coach down at The Shield was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kuan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuan blocks a jab.
Kuan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Terell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kuan as Terell shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuan connects with a looping right hand.
Kuan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terell.
Terell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuan.
Kuan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terell.
Kuan throws a head kick that Terell semi-blocks.
Kuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuan moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuan throws a leg kick which misses Terell's front leg but catches the back leg as Terell tries to avoid it.
Kuan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses.
Terell avoids the head kick by Kuan.
Nice uppercut there from Kuan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Terell jabs at Kuan's body.
Terell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuan looks to land a right hand but Terell moved out of range.
Terell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuan.
Terell thuds his right hand into Kuan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terell lands a really nice looking cross but Kuan seems unphased.
Terell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terell.
Terell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuan has time to react.
Kuan scores with a head kick. Terell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Terell misses with a straight right.
Kuan looks for the body kick but Terell saw that one coming.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Terell.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Terell is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuan is defending well.
Kuan struggling a bit here.
Terell is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuan is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuan defending against the ground and pound.
Kuan is looking for a sweep.
Terell is looking to take a break and control but Kuan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Terell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuan, who protects the arm well.
Terell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Terell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Terell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Terell is trying to work for a kimura but Kuan is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuan trying to control but Terell postures up.
Terell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuan trying to control but Terell postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Terell.
Terell seems to be working for a kimura but Kuan defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terell is working for a kimura but Kuan is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Mason Terell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lu Kuan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terell.
Terell shoots in but no luck this time.
Terell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuan.
Kuan takes one on the button.
Kuan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuan throws a head kick but Terell moves out of range.
Terell blocks a head kick by Kuan.
Terell scores with a nice strike.
Kuan tries to score with a low kick but Terell moves his leg out of the way.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuan.
Kuan moves away from the strike by Terell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuan moves away.
Terell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Terell darts in looking for a takedown but Kuan gets double underhooks and turns Terell into the cage.
Kuan is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Kuan.
Kuan breaks the clinch.
Terell misses with a right hand
and Kuan counters with a leg kick.
Terell misses with a straight left.
Terell lands a jab to the head.
Kuan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Kuan.
Kuan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kuan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Terell misses.
Kuan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Terell misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Terell throws a hook but Kuan blocks it.
Kuan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuan misses with a two punch combination.
Kuan with a nice cross.
Kuan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Terell lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Terell misses the target.
Terell blocks a head kick by Kuan.
Kuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Terell throws a looping overhand right but Kuan ducks down to avoid it.
Kuan tries a low kick but Terell avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kuan.
A slow jab from Terell misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Terell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Terell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses.
Terell misses with a series of wild punches.
Lu Kuan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuan looks for the body kick but Terell saw that one coming.
Terell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Kuan misses
and Terell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terell moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Terell avoids the head kick by Kuan.
A leg kick checked by Terell.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses.
Kuan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Terell misses.
Kuan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuan blocks a jab.
Terell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses.
Kuan throws a sloppy head kick and Terell moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That has opened up Lu Kuan's cut even more.
Terell cracks a nice hook into Kuan's ribs.
Terell looks to throw the jab but Kuan is out of range.
Kuan scores with a head kick. Terell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lu Kuan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lu Kuan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Terell checks a leg kick nicely.
Terell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuan back to the cage. Terell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Terell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terell.
A good leg kick by Kuan.
Kuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses.
Kuan is looking to chop away at Terell's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terell, as that shot connected.
Terell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terell throws a right hand that misses
and Kuan counters with an inside leg kick.
Terell scores with a jab. Kuan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terell lands a really nice looking cross but Kuan seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuan misses the target.
Kuan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Terell with a nice cross.
Terell throws out a loose jab but Kuan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Terell momentarily.
Terell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Terell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kuan!
Kuan is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kuan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Terell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terell trying to control the position but Kuan is working away.
Terell with the ground and pound but Kuan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kuan trying to control but Terell postures up.
Terell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kuan is looking to control Terell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuan avoid being mounted?
Kuan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Terell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuan is keeping the position for now.
Terell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terell is really struggling to control Kuan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kuan pulls Terell in close to his closed guard and prevents Terell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mason Terell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Terell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terell throws a hook but Kuan blocks it.
Terell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terell lands with a cross.
Kuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuan defending well as Terell loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Kuan finds it's way through Terell's defenses.
Kuan misses with a head kick.
Kuan tries to clinch but Terell moves out of range.
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!
Terell avoids the head kick by Kuan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terell throws a big shot that misses.
Terell lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Terell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Terell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mason Terell!
After winning the bout, Mason Terell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Alvarez Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Choake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood by Slayer. Choake is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hans Zimmer - The Kraken. The key to victory for Bruce Alvarez Banner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Alvarez Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Choake!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Choake scores with a jab to the body.
Choake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner shoots in for a double leg but Choake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Choake gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
Choake gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Choake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choake's back!
Can Choake hold on?! Banner is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner lands shots from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner missing with strikes.
Banner cracks Choake with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Choake from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Banner lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choake takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Choake covering up well under a series of strikes from Banner.
Choake covering up well and avoiding damage.
Banner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Banner scores with punches and elbows.
Choake tries to break free.
Banner scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Choake is looking for a way out.
Choake trying to control the hands but Banner won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner missing with strikes from the back.
Banner lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
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!
Banner is landing with strikes from the back.
Banner throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Choake!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Banner.
Choake is rocked!
Banner drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Choake is in real trouble here! Banner lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Banner is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Alvarez Banner!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bruce Alvarez Banner made sure he mentioned BeastMode, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alive. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obworth avoids the body shot from Blaylock.
Obworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaylock.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blaylock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Blaylock misses.
Blaylock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast II in the buildup to the fight.
Obworth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Obworth.
Blaylock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaylock clinches with his opponent.
Blaylock lands an elbow that stopped Obworth in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jacob Obworth has been cut.
Obworth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blaylock is defending well.
Obworth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blaylock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blaylock. Obworth shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock swings for the body but Obworth moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaylock.
Blaylock misses with a head kick.
Blaylock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obworth closes the distance and clinches up with Blaylock, looking for a takedown. Obworth pushes Blaylock against the cage but Blaylock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mookie Blaylock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Obworth.
Blaylock clinches with his opponent.
Obworth is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Blaylock on the inside.
Blaylock lands an elbow that stopped Obworth in his tracks for a moment.
Blaylock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obworth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaylock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obworth backwards.
Obworth looks winded!
Blaylock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaylock tries to land knees in the clinch but Obworth avoids the damage to the body.
Blaylock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Obworth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blaylock after a bit of a struggle.
Blaylock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obworth.
Blaylock has a couple of punches blocked by Obworth.
Blaylock tries to work over Obworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obworth wants to take the fight to the mat but Blaylock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blaylock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obworth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blaylock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaylock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blaylock is working Obworth over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock lands a left hand.
Blaylock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blaylock lands a good knee to the midsection. Obworth won't want to take too many of those.
Blaylock lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Blaylock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Blaylock.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaylock.
Blaylock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obworth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaylock.
Obworth takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaylock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blaylock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obworth.
Blaylock trying to land knees to the body.
Blaylock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blaylock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obworths head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Jacob Obworth's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blaylock.
Blaylock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Obworth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Blaylock.
Blaylock is pressed up against the cage. Obworth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blaylock down to the mat. Blaylock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blaylock throws a powerful right kick. Obworth tried to block low but the kick was high! Obworth was taken right off of his feet! Blaylock jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mookie Blaylock!
Mookie Blaylock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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