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QFC Tournament 427 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Kastelum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enzo Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Calvin Kastelum!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastelum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perez tries to clinch up but Kastelum circles away and keeps his distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kastelum has eaten all the pies!
Kastelum walks forward, straight into a front kick from Perez.
Kastelum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Perez on his heels. He'll look to pass Perez's guard now, I'm sure.
Perez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Perez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kastelum on the ground.
Perez wants to stand and escape but Kastelum is having none of it.
Kastelum passes Perez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kastelum escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kastelum shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kastelum's waist but Kastelum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perez off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Perez!
Kastelum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perez as he avoids it easily.
Perez clinches up against the cage.
Kastelum trying to stall but Perez improves his position.
Kastelum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Kastelum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Enzo Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Kastelum.
Kastelum is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Perez's half guard.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to sweep but Kastelum has passed to side control!
Perez is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kastelum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kastelum decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Perez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perez shoots in for a double leg but Kastelum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kastelum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastelum darts in looking for a takedown but Perez gets double underhooks and turns Kastelum into the cage.
Perez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perez can't get the takedown.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Kastelum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perez defends well and Kastelum ends up having to push Perez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kastelum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kastelum is defending well for now.
Perez is working for takedown but Kastelum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kastelum tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Kastelum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kastelum as Perez tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kastelum smiles and moves away.
Kastelum slaps away a takedown attempt from Perez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kastelum closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Perez quickly recovers to half guard.
Kastelum stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Perez to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Perez. No joy for Kastelum on that attempt.
Kastelum dives in and scores a takedown into Perez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Kastelum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kastelum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kastelum gets slowly back to his feet.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kastelum is fending him off so far but Perez persists. Nope, Kastelum circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kastelum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez connects with a right hand. Kastelum shakes it off.
Kastelum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kastelum controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastelum seems to be working for a kimura but Perez defends the submission attempt.
Perez is in trouble now - Kastelum has advanced to mount!
Kastelum stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Perez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kastelum is fending him off so far but Perez persists. Nope, Kastelum circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kastelum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kastelum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perez tries to avoid it but Kastelum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perez to the ground. Perez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Kastelum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Perez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kastelum has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kastelum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kastelum stands up and beckons Perez to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kastelum pinned against the cage. Kastelum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kastelum scores with a takedown into Perez's guard.
Kastelum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kastelum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastelum stands and steps away. Perez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kastelum but Kastelum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kastelum is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Perez's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Kastelum 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!
Perez gets caught flat footed, as Kastelum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kastelum looking to pass the guard.
Kastelum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kastelum gets to his feet. Perez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Perez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kastelum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kastelum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastelum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kastelum is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kastelum stands up and beckons Perez to join him on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kastelum is defended easily by Perez.
Kastelum closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Perez quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Kastelum seems content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kastelum wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kastelum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kastelum tries to pass to full mount but Perez defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastelum stops Perez from getting back to his feet.
Kastelum maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Perez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kastelum has cracked it and Perez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kastelum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calvin Kastelum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Boldero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bo Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Boldero!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boldero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boldero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boldero goes for a double leg but Collins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Collins continues to drive forward.
Collins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boldero is defending well for now.
Boldero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Collins tightens his grip and picks Boldero up, before dumping him to the ground. Boldero manages to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Collins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Boldero is retaining full guard.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boldero's head.
Collins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boldero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Boldero has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
Collins advances to half guard.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Boldero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boldero is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands a big elbow.
Collins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Collins with the ground and pound from mount.
Boldero looks winded!
Collins lands a big shot there that rocks Boldero but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boldero is in a horrible position here. Collins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A big strike lands for Collins! That's really hurt Boldero and he's turned his back - Collins keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Collins jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Dos Santos tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Dos Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Steel walks into a left hand.
It looks like John Steel has been cut.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel darts in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos gets double underhooks and turns Steel into the cage.
Dos Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Dos Santos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steel trying to control the position but instead, Dos Santos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steel into the cage.
Dos Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel is trying to drag Dos Santos to the mat but Dos Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel is working for takedown but Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dos Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel is rocked!
Dos Santos lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Steel to his knees! Dos Santos keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Dos Santos!
A very excited looking Junior Dos Santos 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bo Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Perry !
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maddox's guard.
Perry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perry drops back looking for a leg! Maddox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maddox manages to kick Perry off! Perry jumps back into Maddox's guard.
Perry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Perry stands up from Maddox's guard - Perry perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maddox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Perry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox darts in trying to clinch
and Perry counters with a series of strikes. Maddox will be more careful next time no doubt.
Perry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Perry advances to mount.
Perry landing strikes from the mount.
Maddox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maddox taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry landing strikes, looking to finish!
Perry content just to control the position here.
Perry looking to secure an arm triangle but Maddox defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Perry but it's paid off an Maddox is forced to tap! Nice work by Perry .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonny Perry !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erik Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Fighter instigates a clinch.
Fighter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fighter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Fighter has the dominant position.
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lopez stops a takedown attempt from Fighter.
Jose Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Fighter.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
Fighter can't break the clinch.
Fighter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lopez prevents it.
Fighter is working for takedown but Lopez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fighter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lopez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fighter has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fighter fails to pull guard.
Lopez is trying to break free.
Fighter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fighter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Fighter won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lopez wants to stand but Fighter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fighter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
Fighter is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez is trying to stand back up but Fighter is controlling him
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Fighter is trying to control. Lopez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Erik Fighter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erik Fighter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fighter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Fighter's belly button to the back.
Fighter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
Lopez throws a series of strikes that have Fighter backpedaling.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Jose Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Fighter.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Fighter backing up. Fighter nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Fighter throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is trying to drag Lopez to the mat but Lopez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fighter is looking for a takedown.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Fighter keeps him there for the moment.
Fighter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fighter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopez to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez is looking to wear down Fighter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fighter closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Lopez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Fighter counters with a nice body kick.
Fighter has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fighter.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Jose Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Lopez leaves Fighter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter shoots in but no luck this time.
Jose Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Fighter.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Jose Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopez.
Lopez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Fighter. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopez.
Jose Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter.
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fighter circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Lopez.
I think Lopez 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 for Jose Lopez!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jose Lopez!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jose Lopez!
Jose Lopez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Castro Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castro Gomes comes to the cage accompanied by BJ Penn. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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221 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerome Castro Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro Gomes rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castro Gomes jumps into guard, dragging Roberts to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro Gomes wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Richard Roberts.
Castro Gomes scores with a spinning back kick!
Castro Gomes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jerome Castro Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts gets tackled into the cage by Castro Gomes. Castro Gomes maintains the clinch.
Roberts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castro Gomes just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts is working for takedown but Castro Gomes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roberts is pushing Castro Gomes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castro Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castro Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Castro Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Castro Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Castro Gomes!
Castro Gomes defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Castro Gomes shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro Gomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castro Gomes is breathing heavily.
Castro Gomes shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro Gomes.
Roberts gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Castro Gomes holds him up against the cage and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
Roberts stalling the fight.
Roberts avoiding damage as Castro Gomes throws knees to the body.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castro Gomes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roberts is trying to drag Castro Gomes to the mat but Castro Gomes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roberts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castro Gomes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Castro Gomes breaks from the clinch.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Castro Gomes breaks the clinch.
Castro Gomes closes the distance and clinches.
Castro Gomes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roberts's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro Gomes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts clinches up against the cage.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Castro Gomes has double underhooks.
Castro Gomes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castro Gomes fails with the takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Castro Gomes!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts feints a jab promting Castro Gomes to slip. Roberts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Castro Gomes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Roberts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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 Jerome Castro Gomes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roberts dives in and grabs Castro Gomes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro Gomes pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
Castro Gomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro Gomes pinned against the cage. Castro Gomes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castro Gomes shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Castro Gomes. Castro Gomes gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro Gomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Castro Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castro Gomes shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Castro Gomes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jerome Castro Gomes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro Gomes is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Castro Gomes circles away and we're back to standing.
Castro Gomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castro Gomes shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castro Gomes backs up against the cage.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro Gomes tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro Gomes to the ground. Castro Gomes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro Gomes tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro Gomes to the ground. Castro Gomes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castro Gomes rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castro Gomes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roberts uses from the top position.
Castro Gomes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castro Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Castro Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro Gomes keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Castro Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts stops Castro Gomes from standing up.
Castro Gomes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Castro Gomes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro Gomes is retaining full guard.
Castro Gomes looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
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 Jerome Castro Gomes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro Gomes tries to clinch up.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Castro Gomes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro Gomes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Roberts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castro Gomes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castro Gomes trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Castro Gomes wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Castro Gomes passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro Gomes prevents Roberts from standing back up.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Castro Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castro Gomes controlling the action here.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Castro Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Castro Gomes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castro Gomes in particular looking to stall.
Castro Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castro Gomes.
Castro Gomes controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro Gomes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Roberts to get to his feet.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro Gomes tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro Gomes to the ground. Castro Gomes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts closes the distance and pushes Castro Gomes back into the cage.
Castro Gomes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Castro Gomes.
Castro Gomes breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jerome Castro Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Roberts.
Castro Gomes connects with an inside leg kick.
Castro Gomes rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Castro Gomes lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Richard Roberts has been cut.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro Gomes pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro Gomes working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Castro Gomes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Castro Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castro Gomes 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jerome Castro Gomes!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Jerome Castro Gomes!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Jerome Castro Gomes!
Jerome Castro Gomes wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jerome Castro Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Antonsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Pania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenneth Antonsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Pania!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antonsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Pania throws a shot from downtown. Antonsen moves away and avoids it.
Pania dives in for a single leg takedown but Antonsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Antonsen manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Pania as Antonsen shoots in.
Antonsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Antonsen counters with a two punch combo.
Pania wants to clinch.
Pania changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Antonsen tries to avoid it but Pania manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Antonsen to the ground. Antonsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenneth Antonsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Pania.
Pania fails with a takedown attempt.
Antonsen shoots in for a takedown but Pania shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pania closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antonsen circles away.
Pania lands a nice hook to Antonsen's body. Antonsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pania ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antonsen moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pania shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antonsen pinned against the cage. Antonsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pania looks winded!
Antonsen stuffs the takedown.
Antonsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antonsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antonsen instigates a clinch.
Pania is pressed up against the cage. Antonsen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pania down to the mat. Pania avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Antonsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pania tries to avoid it but Antonsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pania to the ground. Pania escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antonsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pania but Pania pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pania fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pania fails to land the takedown.
Pania shoots in but Antonsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pania rushes Antonsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Antonsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antonsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pania.
Antonsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Antonsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pania tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pania will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Antonsen has Pania up against the cage in a clinch.
Antonsen pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Antonsen wants to stand but Pania is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonsen controlling Pania's posture.
Antonsen trying to keep a closed guard but Pania is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pania accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pania showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kenneth Antonsen just wasn't active enough.
Pania misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pania shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antonsen as he avoids it easily.
Antonsen blocks a head kick by Pania.
Pania is looking to clinch.
Antonsen closes the distance and clinches.
Antonsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pania gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pania goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antonsen prevents it.
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 Kenneth Antonsen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pania fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Antonsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Pania throws a shot from downtown. Antonsen moves away and avoids it.
Antonsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antonsen wants it to stay on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Antonsen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pania is defended easily by Antonsen.
Kenneth Antonsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Pania.
Antonsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antonsen pushes Pania up against the cage in a clinch.
Pania is breathing heavily.
Antonsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antonsen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kenneth Antonsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pania is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Antonsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pania moves in looking to clinch but Antonsen pushes him off.
Kenneth Antonsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pania shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Antonsen sprawls well. Antonsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pania gets slowly back to his feet.
Antonsen darts in and clinches Pania up against the cage.
Antonsen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Antonsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antonsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Pania as Antonsen shoots in.
Antonsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonsen lands a head kick. Pania smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Antonsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pania's waist but Pania gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Antonsen off to one side.
Pania tries to score a power double leg takedown but Antonsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pania somewhat.
Antonsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pania pinned against the cage. Pania gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pania clinches with his opponent.
Pania is trying to pull guard but Antonsen has him pressed against the cage.
Antonsen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Antonsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pania pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Antonsen misses with a takedown attempt - Pania sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pania shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antonsen as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Pania. No joy for Antonsen on that attempt.
Antonsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antonsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Antonsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pania.
Pania tries a head kick but it misses.
Pania tries to clinch
and Antonsen counters with a head kick. That will keep Pania thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pania closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antonsen circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pania successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonsen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pania, up you get!
Antonsen connects with a body shot that sends Pania's belly button to the back.
Pania tries to clinch there but Antonsen circles away.
Pania tries to close the distance and clinch but Antonsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pania dives in for a single leg takedown but Antonsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Antonsen is trying to pull guard but Pania turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Antonsen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pania prevents it.
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.
Antonsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pania smiles and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Pania misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Antonsen dominated that second round.
That's time! Antonsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pania is trying hard to land a takedown here. Antonsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antonsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Antonsen moves into the clinch.
Pania throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Antonsen is trying to stall.
Pania is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Antonsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pania avoids a wild elbow strike from Antonsen.
Antonsen tries to pull guard but Pania holds him up against the cage and eventually Antonsen drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pania.
It looks like Kenneth Antonsen has been cut.
Pania pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Antonsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonsen leaves Pania with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenneth Antonsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Pania.
Pania lands with a good body shot.
Antonsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pania circles away.
Antonsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Antonsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pania.
Pania shoots in looking for a takedown but Antonsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pania's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Antonsen shoots in for a double leg but Pania sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pania will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonsen gets a clinch.
Antonsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antonsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pania circles away quickly and effectively.
Pania darts in and clinches Antonsen up against the cage.
Pania stops a takedown attempt from Antonsen.
Pania manages to pull guard.
Pania tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pania keeping full guard, as Antonsen tries to pass.
Pania is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pania had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Antonsen defends it easily.
Antonsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pania swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Antonsen wants to control from the top but Pania keeps moving.
Pania is pulling down on Antonsen's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pania has closed the distance and engaged Antonsen in a clinch.
Pania just leaning against Antonsen, taking a breather.
Antonsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vincent Pania seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Antonsen is defended easily by Pania.
Antonsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pania scores with a sloppy right hand. Antonsen should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pania tries to clinch there but Antonsen circles away.
Pania throws a head kick but Antonsen moves out of range.
Antonsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Pania comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Antonsen 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Kenneth Antonsen!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Kenneth Antonsen!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Kenneth Antonsen!
Kenneth Antonsen wins by unanimous decision!
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