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AXF Friday Night Fights 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Terminator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Terminator!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terminator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Terminator misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terminator is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terminator throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terminator throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Terminator throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Terminator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Terminator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Terminator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Terminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Terminator tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terminator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Terminator defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terminator misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Terminator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Terminator dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Terminator misses.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terminator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terminator fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terminator misses with a wild combination.
Terminator throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terminator fails to land with a series of punches.
Terminator tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Terminator napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Terminator knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Terminator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Terminator is trying to improve his position.
Terminator is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terminator wants to get back to his feet.
Terminator is trying to improve his position.
Henderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henderson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Terminator is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Terminator is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Terminator can't do much from the bottom here.
Terminator manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terminator seems to be looking for submissions.
Terminator is breathing heavily.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Terminator is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson looking for subs from the bottom but Terminator mounts him!
Terminator wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Terminator avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terminator mounts Henderson! Really nice guard pass there!
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 Will Henderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Terminator gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Terminator is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Terminator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terminator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Terminator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terminator lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terminator has control of Henderson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Henderson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Henderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Terminator lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Terminator's attempts to control the action.
Henderson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Henderson tries to reverse the position but Terminator maintains control.
Terminator trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henderson regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terminator pulls his head out easily.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is in trouble now - Terminator has advanced to mount!
Terminator with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Henderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Terminator 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Terminator is controlling Henderson's posture.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson passes Terminator's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Terminator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Terminator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Terminator is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ephraim Goodweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Yelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodweather comes to the cage accompanied by Alkaline Trio - Private Eye. Yelton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "My Life" - The Game kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ephraim Goodweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Yelton!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelton tries to clinch up.
Goodweather closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yelton did well to prevent Goodweather getting side control.
Goodweather seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yelton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yelton looking for submissions off his back.
Yelton tries to roll over but Goodweather keeps him under control.
Goodweather stalling away here and it's allowed Yelton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yelton looking for subs off his back but Goodweather has passed one foot through into half guard.
Goodweather throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Goodweather is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yelton defends it well.
Yelton manages to get to full guard.
Yelton keeping moving, preventing Goodweather from controlling successfully.
Goodweather looking to pass the guard.
Yelton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodweather manages to get himself to full guard.
Yelton preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yelton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goodweather looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goodweather looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goodweather!
Goodweather looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Yelton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yelton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yelton is trying to control Goodweather's posture but Goodweather avoids it.
Yelton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goodweather kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yelton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yelton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Goodweather wants to pass to mount but Yelton is defending the position.
Yelton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodweather's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodweather's back!
Goodweather tries to roll but Yelton sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Goodweather is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yelton working for the choke.
Goodweather rolls, trying to escape but Yelton keeps control of the position.
Yelton goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Goodweather escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Yelton actively working from the bottom here.
Yelton looking for submissions off his back.
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 Ephraim Goodweather will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yelton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yelton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Goodweather is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yelton has hold of Goodweather's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Goodweather manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yelton wants to control the pace but Goodweather is squirming around nicely.
Yelton goes for an armbar but Goodweather turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goodweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yelton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yelton is breathing heavily.
Goodweather postures up in Yelton's guard and throws a big left but Yelton blocks it.
Goodweather thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goodweather lands a couple of elbows.
Yelton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yelton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yelton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodweather is aware though and is defending well.
Goodweather preventing the sweep.
Goodweather has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodweather accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodweather accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yelton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goodweather pushes Yelton up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodweather using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yelton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yelton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yelton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodweather can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodweather looking to pass the guard.
Goodweather controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yelton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodweather is looking to work some ground and pound but Yelton has wrist control.
Goodweather is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yelton 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.
Goodweather trying to control but Yelton is working from the bottom.
Yelton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodweather doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodweather manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yelton looking for subs off his back but Goodweather has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodweather 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.
Goodweather is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yelton reverses the position - he's now on top in Goodweather's guard.
Yelton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goodweather manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yelton has Goodweather in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brett Yelton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yelton.
Goodweather tries to control but Yelton manages to take his back.
Yelton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goodweather has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Yelton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yelton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yelton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goodweather knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goodweather for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodweather trying to control the position but Yelton manages to sink in the hooks.
Goodweather breaks Yelton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Goodweather throws a big right hand that misses.
Yelton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goodweather wants to control from the top but Yelton keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yelton looking for a sweep. Not yet Yelton, not yet.
Goodweather lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yelton wants to sweep but no luck.
Yelton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodweather stands up over Yelton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goodweather avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodweather makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goodweather lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yelton trying to control the position.
Goodweather thows a big elbow that misses.
Yelton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodweather is aware though and is defending well.
Goodweather keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yelton's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodweather's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodweather avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodweather postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yelton working for a triangle but Goodweather defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodweather trying to control but Yelton is working from the bottom.
Goodweather connects with a couple of short punches.
Yelton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodweather doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodweather manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yelton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goodweather is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yelton.
Goodweather working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Yelton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yelton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Yelton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Gon DIas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alves !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raf Gon DIas!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gon DIas pinned against the cage. Gon DIas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gon DIas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Gon DIas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves advances position into side control!
Gon DIas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alves .
Alves wants to control but Gon DIas is keeping him busy.
Alves working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves gets to mount! Gon DIas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gon DIas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alves throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gon DIas because Alves loaded up on that one.
Alves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gon DIas is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alves putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alves 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.
Alves wants to control the pace but Gon DIas is squirming around nicely.
Alves sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gon DIas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alves throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alves controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alves misses with a head shot.
Alves tries to control but Gon DIas wriggling away.
Alves looking to ground and pound but Gon DIas is blocking nicely.
Gon DIas is trying desperately to improve position.
Alves lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gon DIas?
Alves avoids the attempt from Gon DIas to control.
Alves wants to control the pace but Gon DIas is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alves looking to ground and pound but Gon DIas is blocking nicely.
Gon DIas working to try and regain half guard.
Alves thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gon DIas is looking to escape.
Gon DIas wants to hold on but Alves pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves won't let Gon DIas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Alves landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Gon DIas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves .
Alves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Raf Gon DIas has been cut.
A lazy left from Alves finds it's target.
Gon DIas throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Gon DIas misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a right hand to the body.
Gon DIas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves .
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gon DIas.
Alves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gon DIas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves landing a few strikes.
Gon DIas is not content to let Alves control the position.
Alves is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alves working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves working the ground and pound but Gon DIas is defending the strikes.
Gon DIas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alves has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gon DIas is looking for a sweep.
Gon DIas parries the strikes from Alves easily there. Alves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gon DIas to escape.
Gon DIas trying to remain calm as Alves controls from the top position.
Gon DIas wants to control but Alves postures up.
Gon DIas dodges the ground and pound from Alves .
Alves trying to control the action but Gon DIas is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gon DIas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gon DIas is breathing heavily.
Gon DIas working a defensive guard here.
Alves trying to control but Gon DIas is working from the bottom.
Gon DIas trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
Gon DIas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alves is controlling him.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gon DIas looking to control.
Alves wants to control from the top but Gon DIas keeps moving.
Alves scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves forces Gon DIas back against the cage and clinches.
Alves lands a nice uppercut.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Gon DIas.
Gon DIas wants a takedown.
Gon DIas blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Alves .
Gon DIas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alves smiles and moves away.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raf Gon DIas.
Gon DIas takes one to the side of the head.
Gon DIas misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gon DIas being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Gon DIas has wrist control.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alves seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gon DIas for as long as he can get away with.
Gon DIas is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Alves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raf Gon DIas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gon DIas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alves 's head.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gon DIas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gon DIas jabs at Alves 's body.
Gon DIas scores with a jab to the body.
Gon DIas throws a combination that misses
and Alves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gon DIas's guard.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Gon DIas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gon DIas keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves prevents Gon DIas from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gon DIas throws a right and a left that Alves avoids nicely.
Alves lands a jab to Gon DIas's midsection.
Gon DIas misses with a double jab.
Raf Gon DIas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gon DIas throws a big shot that misses.
Gon DIas throws a sloppy body shot
and Alves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gon DIas's guard.
Alves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
Alves works over Gon DIas with some ground and pound from guard.
Gon DIas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves wants to control from the top but Gon DIas keeps moving.
Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Gon DIas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gon DIas controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
Gon DIas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gon DIas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves wants to control from the top but Gon DIas keeps moving.
Thiago Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gon DIas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gon DIas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gon DIas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Alves .
Gon DIas misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Gon DIas scores with a four punch combination!
Gon DIas throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
Raf Gon DIas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gon DIas drops his hands momentarily and Alves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Alves !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson's entrance music is Hard-Rihanna. A fine choice. Rourke has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it black as his entrance music. Mikko Rourke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rich Tyson's chin.
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192 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rich Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rourke cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Rourke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rourke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rourke defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Tyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rourke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rourke is just out of range.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rourke looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Rourke tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rourke tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rourke with the ground and pound but Tyson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rourke on the ground.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rourke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyson is trying to stand up here but Rourke is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rourke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rourke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Rourke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Rourke throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rourke wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Rourke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rourke gets a takedown into half guard.
Rourke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rourke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rourke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Rourke is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rourke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rourke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to kick Rourke off but Rourke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rourke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rourke misses with a head shot. Tyson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rourke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rourke stands up over Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rourke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rourke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rourke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rourke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Rourke tries to pass.
Rourke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rourke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Rourke trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Rourke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rourke.
Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rourke.
Rourke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Rourke tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rourke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rourke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rourke tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rourke throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rourke trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Rourke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rourke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rourke throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Rourke lands a couple of elbows.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rourke wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Rourke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rourke lands a couple of digs.
Rourke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rourke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rourke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rourke thows a big elbow that misses.
Rourke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rourke is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
Rourke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rourke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Rourke scores a takedown into full mount!
Rourke sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rourke landing punches.
Rourke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyson?
Rourke 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.
Rourke content just to control the position here.
Tyson really wants to buck Rourke off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rourke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rourke throws some wild stikes that Tyson manages to avoid easily.
Rourke throwing strikes here but Tyson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rourke landing shots from mount.
Rourke lands with some strikes.
Rourke looking to ground and pound but Tyson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rourke.
Rourke landing shots from mount.
Tyson is rocked!
Rourke sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rourke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rourke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tyson hang on?
Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Rourke's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Rourke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Magahin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Fists!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Magahin!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magahin connects with a solid leg kick.
Fists really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An inside leg kick lands from Magahin.
Magahin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magahin leaves Fists with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magahin throws a sloppy head kick and Fists moves out of range easily.
Magahin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fists avoids a kick to the body.
Fists displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magahin throws out the jab.
Fists misses with a few strikes there.
Magahin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magahin throws a series of punches but Fists moves out of range.
Magahin looks for the body kick but Fists saw that one coming.
Magahin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magahin misses with a head kick.
Magahin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magahin thumps Fists with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magahin is looking to land body kicks.
Fists fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magahin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magahin cracks the inside of Fists's front leg.
Magahin throws a head kick that misses.
Fists closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magahin did well to prevent Fists getting side control.
Fists is breathing heavily.
Magahin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magahin 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.
Fists wants to pass the guard but Magahin is keeping the position.
Magahin has his hands on Fists's head, controlling the position.
Fists with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magahin holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fists trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fists throwing strikes but missing.
Fists works over Magahin with some ground and pound from guard.
Magahin wants to sweep but no luck.
Magahin pulls Fists in close to prevent any damage.
Magahin controls Fists momentarily but Fists frees himself.
Fists thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists trying to control but Magahin is working from the bottom.
Magahin has Fists pulled in close to control his posture.
Magahin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fists is controlling him.
Fists looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fists blocks a head kick by Magahin.
Fists fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fists throws a combination that misses
and Magahin counters with a solid body kick.
Magahin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magahin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fists moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magahin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magahin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fists takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magahin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fists avoids the head kick by Magahin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magahin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magahin throws a sloppy head kick and Fists moves out of range easily.
Magahin throws a head kick but Fists moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Magahin. Beautiful body shot.
Fists avoids the head kick by Magahin.
Magahin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fists fails with the takedown
and Magahin counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Fists. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fists blocks a head kick by Magahin.
Mr Fists seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magahin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fists wants to clinch but Magahin slips to the side
and Magahin counters with a leg kick.
Magahin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Magahin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fists misses with a combination
and Magahin counters with a leg kick.
Magahin throws a front kick that sends Fists stumbling back into the cage.
Fists with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magahin to score with a decent uppercut.
Fists misses with a takedown
and Magahin counters with a head kick. That will keep Fists thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Magahin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magahin tries a head kick but it misses.
Magahin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magahin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Magahin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magahin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magahin counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magahin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fists avoids the head kick by Magahin.
Magahin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fists closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magahin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
William Magahin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fists looks to score with a jab to the body but Magahin is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magahin.
A big right from Fists misses.
Magahin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fists takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magahin. Fists shrugs it off though.
Magahin lands a high kick!
Fists misses with a two punch combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fists crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Magahin - the referee stops the clock and Fists gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Magahin. Fists manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magahin!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magahin, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magahin!
Magahin throws a front kick that sends Fists stumbling back into the cage.
Magahin throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Magahin lands but Fists takes it in his stride.
Fists on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magahin throws a combination. Fists tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good exchange - Magahin coming out on top.
Fists looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magahin has his hands clasped together around Fists's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magahin moves into full guard.
Fists tries to free his leg and advance position but Magahin is retaining full guard.
Fists wants to stand but Magahin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Magahin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fists. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fists trying to control the position from guard on top but Magahin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magahin wants to stand up but Fists is controlling him.
Fists will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magahin has control of Fists's left arm, preventing Fists from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fists wants to control from the top but Magahin keeps moving.
Fists prevents Magahin 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.
Fists stopping the sweep attempt from Magahin.
Magahin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Magahin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fists misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fists tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fists scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like William Magahin has been cut.
Magahin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Magahin.
Fists shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magahin but Magahin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fists misses with a combination
and Magahin counters with a stiff right hand.
Magahin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Magahin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magahin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fists stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magahin. Fists shrugs it off though.
Fists is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magahin lands a high kick!
Magahin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magahin swings for the body but Fists moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magahin lands a slapping body shot.
Fists with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magahin to score with a decent uppercut.
Magahin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Magahin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fists fails with a takedown attempt.
Magahin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fists swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fists takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fists shoots and misses
and Magahin counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Fists. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magahin lands a head kick. Fists smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Magahin with a nice cross.
No luck for Fists with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Magahin.
Fists will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magahin throws a nice head kick!
Magahin throws a good cross that connects.
Fists clinches but Magahin breaks the clinch
and Magahin counters with a nice uppercut.
Fists avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magahin blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magahin, right into the meat.
Magahin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fists misses with a combination
and Magahin counters with a low kick, right behind Fists 's knee.
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!
Donk. Magahin catches Fists right on the button with a cross.
Magahin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magahin cracks the inside of Fists's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magahin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magahin lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Magahin.
Magahin stuns Fists with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magahin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
William Magahin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Magahin.
Magahin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Magahin scores with a leg kick.
Magahin lands a jab to Fists's midsection.
Magahin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good shot there by Magahin.
Horrible takedown by Fists or perhaps it was just good defense by Magahin which made him look bad.
Fists takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magahin throws a head kick but Fists moves out of range.
Fists shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magahin but Magahin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fists takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magahin lands a nice looking body kick.
Magahin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magahin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Magahin scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Magahin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magahin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Fists misses its intended target.
Mr Fists has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Magahin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magahin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Magahin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magahin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Magahin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Secunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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224 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocco Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Secunda!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Secunda is just out of range.
Secunda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carter's guard.
Secunda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Secunda from controlling successfully.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Secunda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter's guard.
Secunda passes to side control.
Carter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Carter manages to get back to half guard.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Secunda passes to full mount!
Secunda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Carter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carter is squirming around, avoiding Secunda's attempts to control the action.
Carter prevents Secunda from taking his back.
Carter is desperately trying to improve his position but Secunda has a good base and remains in mount.
Secunda controlling the position easily from mount.
Secunda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Carter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carter is trying to escape the mount.
Carter is working hard here to advance position.
Secunda wants to take his opponent's back but Carter doesn't allow it.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secunda wants to control the pace but Carter is squirming around nicely.
Carter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Carter is trying to defend against the choke here but Secunda has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Secunda Tightens the hold and Carter taps out furiously! Secunda displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Secunda!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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149 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Foe!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foe circles away quickly and effectively.
Foe moves out of range of the body kick.
Foe dives in and grabs Bacon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bacon pushes down on Foe's head and hops out.
Foe drops Bacon with a right and a left! Foe comes rushing in but Bacon regains his composure and manages to keep Foe in guard.
Bacon is rocked!
It looks like Chris Bacon has been cut.
Foe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh Bacon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bacon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bacon seems to have got his legs back now.
Bacon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foe.
Foe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bacon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bacon has escaped and now he's on top!
Foe is looking for a triangle here but Bacon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Foe is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Foe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bacon defends it well.
Foe is trying to work for a kimura but Bacon is defending well.
Bacon is looking to escape.
Foe is trying to control the action in half guard but Bacon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bacon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Foe trying to control the action but Bacon is working from the bottom.
Foe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bacon's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bacon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Foe tries to pass to full mount but Bacon defends it.
Foe looks gassed!
Bacon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foe stands up and waves to Bacon to follow him.
Foe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacon manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon tries to bum rush Foe with a series of wild strikes but Foe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Foe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Foe 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.
Bacon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foe on the ground.
Foe trying to control the action but Bacon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foe is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bacon as he works his way to full guard.
Foe wants to pass the guard but Bacon is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bacon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foe has Bacon in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foe isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bacon stacks Foe on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bacon!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Foe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Bacon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bacon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foe counters with a left and a right that stings Bacon.
Foe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bacon sprawls well initially but Foe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bacon is looking for a sweep. Foe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Foe seems content to control.
Foe is working for a kimura here but Bacon manages to reverse the position and he's now in Foe's guard.
Foe working for a triangle but Bacon defends it easily.
Bacon wanted to stand there but Foe had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foe is breathing heavily.
Foe has an active guard here but Bacon has managed to pass into half guard.
Foe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joe Foe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Foe is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foe wants to control the position but Bacon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bacon wants to stand up but Foe is controlling the position.
Foe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bacon pulls his head out easily.
Foe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Foe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bacon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foe tries to reverse the position but Bacon maintains control.
Foe tries to lock up and control but Bacon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Foe working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bacon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bacon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bacon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foe has time to react.
It looks like Joe Foe has been cut.
Bacon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chris Bacon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bacon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foe wants to pass the guard but Bacon is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Foe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Bacon throws a right and a left that Foe avoids nicely.
Bacon tries to bum rush Foe with a series of wild strikes but Foe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foe.
Foe has a takedown stuffed.
Bacon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Foe moves in looking to clinch but Bacon pushes him off.
Foe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bacon throws a series of punches but Foe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bacon is looking for a sweep.
Foe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bacon, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Foe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bacon's legs.
Foe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Foe decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bacon looks to land a combination but Foe avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bacon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bacon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bacon misses with a double jab
so Foe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bacon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bacon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Foe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chris Bacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bacon has managed to get both his arms back between Foe's legs - danger averted.
Foe looking to control.
Foe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bacon is aware though and is defending well.
Foe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bacon passes into half guard.
Foe trying to get back to full guard but Bacon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bacon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Foe is looking to improve his position but Bacon isn't that keen on the idea.
Foe flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Joe Foe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bacon wants to finish this one by submission but Foe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bacon.
Foe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Foe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foe 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Foe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stuey Ungar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrus Orlhovki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ungar comes to the cage accompanied by Paper Planes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Orlhovki's choice of entrance music: Rolling Stones - Paint it black. Stuey Ungar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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24
260 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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21
248 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuey Ungar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrus Orlhovki!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlhovki slips under a jab.
Orlhovki misses with a low kick.
Ungar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlhovki is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ungar.
Orlhovki throws a right hand that Ungar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ungar also avoids with ease.
Ungar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orlhovki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ungar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlhovki.
Ungar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Andrus Orlhovki has been cut.
Orlhovki throws a hook to the side of Ungar's head but Ungar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ungar lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlhovki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Ungar.
Orlhovki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ungar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ungar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ungar avoids a kick to the body.
Orlhovki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlhovki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlhovki looks gassed!
Ungar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orlhovki walks into a left hand.
Ungar has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlhovki fails to pull guard.
Ungar breaks from the clinch.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Orlhovki.
Orlhovki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ungar in his tracks.
Ungar lands a big head kick that sends Orlhovki tumbling to the mat! Ungar takes a step backwards and waves Orlhovki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ungar throws out a loose jab but Orlhovki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlhovki just misses with a punch to the body.
Ungar throws a leg kick which misses Orlhovki's front leg but catches the back leg as Orlhovki tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ungar throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Orlhovki colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ungar as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Orlhovki is left battered and dazed whilst Ungar and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuey Ungar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Markku Osteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aitch Bubbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osteri comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Symphaty For The Devil. Markku Osteri has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
163 lbs
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24
167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markku Osteri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aitch Bubbles!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osteri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bubbles swivels and escapes.
Aitch Bubbles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bubbles throws a combination. Osteri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bubbles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Osteri looks for a takedown but Bubbles sprawls well.
Osteri ducks under a wild hook from Bubbles.
Osteri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bubbles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Osteri doesn't seem bothered though.
Bubbles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bubbles throws a jab but it's blocked by Osteri.
Osteri tries to clinch up but Bubbles circles away and keeps his distance.
Osteri moves out of range of the strikes.
Osteri walks into a left hand.
Bubbles tries to score with a low kick but Osteri moves his leg out of the way.
Bubbles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Osteri. Osteri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bubbles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bubbles ducks under a wild hook from Osteri.
Bubbles stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markku Osteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osteri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bubbles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Osteri tries to close the distance and clinch but Bubbles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bubbles with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubbles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Osteri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bubbles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osteri circles away quickly and effectively.
Osteri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bubbles fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Bubbles finds it's way through Osteri's defenses.
Bubbles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bubbles might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Osteri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bubbles moves out of range of the strikes.
Bubbles swings for the body but Osteri moves out of range.
Osteri closes the distance and clinches up with Bubbles, looking for a takedown. Osteri pushes Bubbles against the cage but Bubbles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Osteri fails with a takedown attempt.
Bubbles moves out of range as Osteri strikes.
Osteri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bubbles.
Bubbles lands a slapping body shot.
Osteri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bubbles.
Bubbles throws a leg kick which misses Osteri's front leg but catches the back leg as Osteri tries to avoid it.
Aitch Bubbles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bubbles stuffs the takedown.
Osteri ducks under a wild hook from Bubbles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bubbles scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Osteri misses.
Osteri walks into a left hand.
Bubbles scores with the left hand. Osteri knows he should have avoided that one.
Osteri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubbles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bubbles throws a big shot that misses.
Osteri shoots in for a double leg but Bubbles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Osteri shoots for a takedown but Bubbles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bubbles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Osteri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bubbles digs a good body shot into Osteri's ribs.
Bubbles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bubbles's corner calls for a 1-2. Bubbles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bubbles cracks Osteri with a good jab.
Bubbles scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Bubbles.
Bubbles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osteri moves away.
Bubbles 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.
Bubbles lands a right hook to the body.
Bubbles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Osteri backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles throws out a powerful jab.
Osteri shoots in for a double leg but Bubbles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Osteri throws a series of punches but Bubbles moves out of range.
Bubbles throws a lazy right hand but Osteri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bubbles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Osteri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Osteri slips a straight right by Bubbles.
Bubbles jabs Osteri right on the nose. Osteri blinks but takes it well.
Osteri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Bubbles catches Osteri right on the button with a cross.
Osteri is rocked!
Bubbles fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Osteri square on the jaw! Damn, Osteri is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aitch Bubbles!
Aitch Bubbles is the new lightweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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