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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marius Manole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marius Manole has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marius Manole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Beattie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beattie lands a glancing blow to the side of Manole's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beattie. Manole shrugs it off though.
Beattie lands a leg kick that knocks Manole off balance momentarily.
Beattie throws a leg kick which misses Manole's front leg but catches the back leg as Manole tries to avoid it.
Manole throws a right and a left that Beattie avoids nicely.
Beattie drops Manole with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Manole! Beattie dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Beattie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Quioxte (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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255 lbs
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235 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riley Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Quioxte!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quioxte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quioxte breaks the clinch.
Grimm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quioxte sprawls well. Quioxte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimm gets slowly back to his feet.
Grimm fails with a takedown attempt.
Quioxte clinches up with Grimm and pushes him back against the cage.
Grimm tries for a takedown but Quioxte manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Grimm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quioxte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quioxte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Quioxte to work.
Quioxte breaks from the clinch.
Quioxte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grimm.
Quioxte misses with a head kick.
Quioxte has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grimm is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm closes the distance and clinches up with Quioxte, looking for a takedown. Grimm pushes Quioxte against the cage but Quioxte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grimm.
Grimm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grimm shoots for a takedown but Quioxte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grimm keeps the fight on the outside.
Quioxte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grimm.
It looks like Riley Grimm has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quioxte darts in and clinches Grimm up against the cage.
Grimm tries for a takedown but Quioxte manages to get underhooks.
Grimm avoids a wild elbow strike from Quioxte.
Quioxte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimm swats away the attempt to clinch by Quioxte.
Grimm tries to keep at a distance but Quioxte has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quioxte pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grimm can't get the takedown.
Grimm can't get the takedown.
Grimm is looking for a takedown.
Quioxte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quioxte lands with a nice body kick.
Grimm is breathing heavily.
Quioxte is looking to clinch.
Quioxte drops Grimm with a beautiful combination! Grimm stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Quioxte is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riley Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quioxte sends Grimm crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Quioxte is motioning to the referee to let Grimm up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Grimm is rocked!
Riley Grimm's cut is getting worse.
Quioxte looks for a takedown but Grimm sprawls well.
Grimm shoots in for a double leg but Quioxte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quioxte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quioxte manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grimm on his heels. He'll look to pass Grimm's guard now, I'm sure.
Quioxte tries to stand but Grimm is controlling from the bottom.
Quioxte being controlled here momentarily.
Quioxte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grimm keeping moving, preventing Quioxte from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm working a defensive guard here.
Quioxte wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving.
Grimm pulls Quioxte in close to prevent any damage.
Grimm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grimm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quioxte but Quioxte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grimm shoots in but no luck this time.
Quioxte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quioxte tries to clinch there but Grimm circles away.
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.
Quioxte scores with a jab.
Riley Grimm's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Grimm looks for a takedown but Quioxte sprawls well.
Quioxte misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grimm or perhaps it was just good defense by Quioxte, which made it look bad.
Quioxte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quioxte!
Jeez, Riley Grimm's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Riley Grimm's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Manny Quioxte!
Manny Quioxte opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Freidrichs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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180 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jamison Freidrichs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freidrichs scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Freidrichs lands a jab.
Gracie tries to clinch but Freidrichs moves away
and Freidrichs counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Gracie to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Freidrichs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamison Freidrichs!
After winning the bout, Jamison Freidrichs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shock Zhou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaice Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shock Zhou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaice Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhou throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Kaice Gunn has been cut.
Zhou lands with a good body shot.
Zhou defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhou.
Gunn tries to bum rush Zhou with a series of wild strikes but Zhou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn misses with a wild combination.
Gunn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhou's hands.
We've been informed that Gunn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhou, which made it look bad.
Gunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Gunn.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Zhou.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gunn!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunn is defended easily by Zhou.
Zhou sizes up Gunn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhou counters with a nice body shot.
Gunn feints a jab promting Zhou to slip. Gunn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zhou slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Zhou.
Gunn wants to clinch up but Zhou keeps it at a distance.
Zhou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shock Zhou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhou misses with a hook.
Zhou blocks a jab.
Gunn tries to clinch but Zhou moves out of range.
Zhou has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All-Out Gym Sydney in the buildup to the fight.
Gunn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhou. Zhou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunn misses with a body kick.
Gunn swings widly with a right hand
and Zhou counters with an inside leg kick.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Zhou moves out of range.
Gunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhou throws a nice looking combination but Gunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zhou just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunn throws a head kick but Zhou moves out of range.
Gunn lands with a nice body kick.
Zhou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Kaice Gunn's cut even more.
Gunn throws a sloppy head kick and Zhou moves out of range easily.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Zhou avoids them all with ease.
Zhou throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shock Zhou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaice Gunn.
Gunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunn looks winded!
Gunn throws a head kick that misses.
Zhou lands a body shot.
Zhou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunn misses with a double jab
and Zhou counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhou circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhou lands the left hand.
Gunn misses with a double jab
and Zhou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunn's hands.
Gunn is rocked!
Zhou cracks Gunn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhou has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gunn to stand back up!
Gunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhou finish him?
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zhou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhou circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Gunn tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Zhou wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shock Zhou!
Shock Zhou decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernyshevsky's entrance music is The Sisters of Mercy -- Lucretia. A fine choice. Numa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You're Going Down. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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200 lbs
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188 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numa blocks a leg kick.
Chernyshevsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Numa throws a nice head kick!
We've been hearing reports that Chernyshevsky has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Numa fails to land the takedown.
Numa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chernyshevsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chernyshevsky.
Numa moves out of range of the body kick.
Numa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Numa lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernyshevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernyshevsky pulls Numa in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernyshevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernyshevsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernyshevsky, not yet.
Chernyshevsky keeping full guard, as Numa tries to pass.
Numa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernyshevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernyshevsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Numa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernyshevsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernyshevsky throws a body punch but Numa moves out of range.
That's two 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.
Chernyshevsky looks to land a body kick but Numa moved away.
Chernyshevsky looks to land a right hand but Numa moved out of range.
Chernyshevsky misses with a wild body shot.
Chernyshevsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernyshevsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chernyshevsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Numa's sensitive parts.
Chernyshevsky takes a swing at Numa's ribcage but misses.
Numa throws a leg kick which misses Chernyshevsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Chernyshevsky tries to avoid it.
Chernyshevsky misses with a shot to the body
and Numa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Numa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernyshevsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chernyshevsky throws a leg kick but Numa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chernyshevsky. Chernyshevsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Numa tries to land a leg kick but Chernyshevsky saw it coming and moves away.
Numa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chernyshevsky is able to avoid easily.
Numa moves out of range of the body kick from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Chernyshevsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Numa.
Chernyshevsky scores with a nice strike.
Chernyshevsky misses with a kick to the body.
Chernyshevsky swings widly with a right hand
and Numa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chernyshevsky's knee momentarily.
Chernyshevsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Numa was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky misses with a hook. Numa ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky with a nice cross.
Chernyshevsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Numa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chernyshevsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Numa.
Chernyshevsky misses with a left hand
and Numa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Numa pushing down on Chernyshevsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Numa is trying to control the action in half guard but Chernyshevsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chernyshevsky tries to get to full guard but Numa has control of the leg.
Chernyshevsky is working hard here to advance position.
Numa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keiji Numa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chernyshevsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Numa manages to avoid it.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Numa shoots in looking for a takedown. Chernyshevsky tries to sprawl out of it but Numa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chernyshevsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chernyshevsky is looking to wear down Numa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chernyshevsky tries to land a front kick but Numa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numa misses with a low kick.
Numa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Chernyshevsky. Those never looked like landing.
Chernyshevsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Numa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky throws a right hand that misses
and Numa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Numa seems to be looking for submissions.
Chernyshevsky is looking for a sweep. Numa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Numa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Numa slows the pace down in half guard.
Chernyshevsky tries to roll over but Numa keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Numa is looking to take a break and control but Chernyshevsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Numa wants to work for an arm triangle but Chernyshevsky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Numa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chernyshevsky defends it well.
Numa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chernyshevsky is just riding it out for now. Numa eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chernyshevsky sees it coming and defends easily.
Chernyshevsky manages to get to full guard.
Chernyshevsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Chernyshevsky controls Numa momentarily but Numa frees himself.
Chernyshevsky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Numa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chernyshevsky lands with an overhand left.
Chernyshevsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Numa throws a leg kick but Chernyshevsky moved away.
Chernyshevsky throws a lazy right hand but Numa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Numa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chernyshevsky misses with a kick to the body
and Numa counters with a nice body kick.
Chernyshevsky checks a leg kick.
Chernyshevsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Numa misses with a kick to the body.
Chernyshevsky throws a shot from downtown. Numa moves away and avoids it.
Chernyshevsky misses with a straight right.
Numa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chernyshevsky jabs at Numa's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chernyshevsky cracks the inside of Numa's front leg.
Chernyshevsky wants to land a leg kick but Numa is out of range.
Chernyshevsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa is looking to land body kicks.
Numa slips a jab from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky throws a low kick, looking for Numa's leg but Numa calmly moves out of range.
Numa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Numa ducks under a wild hook from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chernyshevsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Numa tries to land a leg kick but Chernyshevsky saw it coming and moves away.
Chernyshevsky misses with a straight right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chernyshevsky. Numa shrugs it off though.
Chernyshevsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Numa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chernyshevsky wants to clinch but Numa slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chernyshevsky throws a body punch but Numa moves out of range.
Numa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky misses with a low kick as Numa jumps back.
Chernyshevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Numa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chernyshevsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernyshevsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Numa counters with a body kick that stops Chernyshevsky in his tracks momentarily.
Chernyshevsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernyshevsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Numa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky throws a shot to the body.
Chernyshevsky throws a front kick aimed at Numa's knee but Numa avoids it well.
Numa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Numa.
Chernyshevsky throws an overhand right that lands on Numa's shoulder, as Numa tries to avoid the shot.
Chernyshevsky misses with a straight right.
Chernyshevsky looks to land a right hand but Numa moved out of range.
Chernyshevsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chernyshevsky misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky scores with a hook.
Chernyshevsky throws a leg kick but Numa checks it.
Numa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Numa misses with a wild combination.
Keiji Numa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Chernyshevsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chernyshevsky.
Numa is rocked!
Chernyshevsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Numa can do to turn this around?
Chernyshevsky throws out a loose jab but Numa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Numa is still on wobbly legs! Can Chernyshevsky finish him?
Good leg kick by Chernyshevsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chernyshevsky!
Keiji Numa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Numa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chernyshevsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Numa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Numa.
Numa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chernyshevsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Chernyshevsky misses.
A good leg kick by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky throws a lazy right hand but Numa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernyshevsky throws a lazy right hand but Numa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernyshevsky throws a hook to the side of Numa's head but Numa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernyshevsky punishes Numa's body with a nice straight punch.
Chernyshevsky throws a hook but Numa blocks it.
Chernyshevsky throws a looping overhand right but Numa ducks down to avoid it.
Chernyshevsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Numa.
Chernyshevsky throws a big shot that misses.
Numa ducks under a wild hook from Chernyshevsky.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Numa 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Kuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hades's entrance music is Bon Jovi: Wanted Dead Or Alive. A fine choice. Lu Kuan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
210 lbs
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205 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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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
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Hades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lu Kuan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hades scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuan throws a sloppy head kick and Hades moves out of range easily.
Kuan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hades fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuan scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Sam Hades has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Hades blocks the leg kick.
Hades definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hades motions for Kuan to come forward. Hades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hades lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hades steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kuan. That one must have hurt.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses.
Hades displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Lu Kuan has been cut.
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!
Hades slips under a jab from Kuan.
Kuan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hades throws a low kick, looking for Kuan's leg but Kuan calmly moves out of range.
Kuan is looking to land body kicks.
Kuan looks to land a left hand but Hades moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, jab by Hades - just one landing.
Kuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuan throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hades to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuan swings for the body but Hades moves out of range.
Hades blocks a head kick by Kuan.
Hades slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hades throws out the jab.
Kuan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuan throws a head kick but Hades moves out of range.
Kuan misses with the combination.
Kuan is looking to clinch.
Hades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuan blocks a leg kick.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuan takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades looks to land a combination but Kuan avoids it well.
Hades lands with a shot to the body.
Hades misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuan counters with a nice body kick.
Hades lands with an overhand left.
Hades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hades throws an overhand right that lands on Kuan's shoulder, as Kuan tries to avoid the shot.
Kuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hades moves away from the strike by Kuan.
Hades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuan.
Kuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam Hades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hades connects with a crisp jab.
Kuan is looking to land body kicks.
Kuan misses with a left hand
and Hades counters with a three punch combo that has Kuan backing up. Kuan nods at Hades to acknowledge the strikes.
Hades is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hades rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lu Kuan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuan tries to work over Hades's front leg with a kick but Hades checks it.
Hades lands an overhand right.
Kuan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuan slips under a jab.
Kuan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hades takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hades.
Kuan scoring well with a low kick there.
Hades shoots in for a double leg but Kuan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Kuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hades misses with a looping left.
Kuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hades scores with a hook to the body. Kuan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hades tries to clinch but Kuan is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kuan.
Hades swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hades misses with a looping right.
Hades scores with a one two! Kuan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Hades misses.
Hades clobbers Kuan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hades will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hades tries a low kick but Kuan avoids it.
Hades checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hades's sensitive parts.
Hades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hades.
Hades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuan.
Kuan throws a right and a left that Hades avoids nicely.
Hades throws a head kick that misses
and Kuan counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hades dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuan throws a head kick that half lands.
Hades throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hades scores with a punch to the head.
Sam Hades is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hades.
Kuan throws a push kick but Hades slaps the foot to one side.
Kuan moves out of range of the strikes.
Lu Kuan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hades.
Kuan ducks under a wild hook from Hades.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hades, as that shot connected.
Kuan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hades.
Hades paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hades lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuan.
Hades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Hades misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Kuan.
Kuan misses with a straight left.
Kuan takes one to the side of the head.
Hades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hades punishes Kuan's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Kuan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hades looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuan is just out of range.
Kuan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hades lands a nice shot that snaps Kuan's head back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kuan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hades has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuan. Hades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kuan.
Kuan moves out of range as Hades strikes.
Kuan throws a sloppy head kick and Hades moves out of range easily.
Good work by Kuan as he checks the leg kick.
Hades throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hades finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hades.
Hades fails to land with a series of punches.
Hades takes a swing at Kuan's ribcage but misses.
Hades throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kuan counter with a right hand.
Hades fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuan can do to turn this around?
Kuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hades works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuan with a nice cross.
A big right from Kuan misses.
Kuan looks to land a body kick but Hades moved away.
A head kick misses from Kuan.
Kuan throws a hook to the side of Hades's head but Hades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuan.
Hades is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Hades is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Kuan uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hades tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kuan is absolutely delighted - when Hades wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lu Kuan!
Lu Kuan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Until The End. Flare is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Rick Flare has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian Stanson's chin.
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32
178 lbs
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40
180 lbs
30 - 23 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Stanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flare is defended easily by Stanson.
Stanson misses with a right hand
and Flare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Stanson is predictable there
and Flare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanson can't break the clinch.
Stanson manages to break the clinch.
Stanson wants to clinch.
Stanson is looking to clinch but Flare is avoiding it.
Flare keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flare has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stanson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brian Stanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flare.
Stanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flare checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare dives in for a single leg takedown but Stanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brian Stanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
Stanson working aggressively here.
Stanson breaks from the clinch.
Stanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flare.
Stanson tries to clinch up.
Stanson misses with a low kick.
Flare closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stanson to the mat! Stanson manages to get full guard.
Stanson pulls Flare in close to prevent any damage.
Stanson wants to stand but Flare is controlling the position.
Flare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flare wants to control from the top but Stanson keeps moving.
Flare being controlled here momentarily.
Flare content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanson is looking to stand up but Flare isn't so interested in that idea.
Flare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flare wants to control from the top but Stanson keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stanson tries to clinch up but Flare circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson throws a leg kick but Flare sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Flare, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Stanson as Flare shoots in.
Flare avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stanson tries to clinch but Flare is having none of it.
Flare misses with a takedown attempt - Stanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flare shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stanson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Flare.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson trying to control the position here.
Stanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stanson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Flare dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flare goes for a double leg but Stanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stanson continues to drive forward.
Flare misses with the head strike.
Stanson breaks the clinch.
Flare tries to keep at a distance but Stanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flare misses with the head strike.
Stanson wants to stall.
Stanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanson throws a leg kick
and Flare counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flare checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flare avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flare drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flare in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flare throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Flare off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flare is out of range and Stanson settles back down.
Flare takes a swing at Stanson's ribcage but misses.
Stanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanson is looking to clinch.
Stanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flare chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stanson can pounce on him.
Flare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanson but Stanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flare shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanson sprawls well. He's pushed Flare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brian Stanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson is looking to chop away at Flare's legs.
Stanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanson wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flare.
Brian Stanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Flare keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Flare is just out of range.
Flare circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flare counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stanson thinking.
Brian Stanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stanson.
Stanson throws a series of punches but Flare avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Stanson as Flare shoots in.
Stanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flare checks it well.
Stanson clinches up against the cage.
Stanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flare has him pressed against the cage.
Stanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flare checks the leg kick.
Flare gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flare shoots for a takedown but Stanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Flare is just out of range.
Stanson moves in looking to clinch but Flare pushes him off.
Stanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brian Stanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanson tries to clinch there but Flare circles away.
Flare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flare looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Flare trying to control but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Flare has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Stanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Flare circles away.
Stanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stanson tries a low kick but Flare avoids it.
Stanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flare checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Stanson as Flare shoots in.
Flare uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanson.
Flare closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stanson quickly recovers to half guard.
Stanson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Flare keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Stanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stanson wants to land a leg kick but Flare is out of range.
Stanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flare.
Stanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flare.
Flare goes for a double leg but Stanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stanson continues to drive forward.
Brian Stanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
Stanson tries to circle away but Flare has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flare.
Stanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Stanson.
Stanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flare fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanson.
Stanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanson instigates a clinch.
Stanson just leaning against Flare, taking a breather.
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!
Stanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanson rushes Flare and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Flare with that takedown attempt.
Stanson tries to keep at a distance but Flare has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stanson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flare up against the cage.
Stanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stanson breaks the clinch.
Flare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stanson counters with a low kick, right behind Flare 's knee.
Stanson tries to clinch there but Flare circles away.
Flare misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson wants to clinch up but Flare keeps it at a distance.
Stanson wants to clinch.
Stanson clinches up with Flare and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Flare won't allow it.
Flare has a couple of punches blocked by Stanson.
Flare has Stanson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Flare pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stanson tumbling to the mat - Flare dives into Stanson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flare postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Stanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stanson 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Stanson!
Brian Stanson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lyov Kirijenko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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223 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lyov Kirijenko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirijenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirijenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko swings for the body but Howell moves out of range.
Kirijenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kirijenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirijenko throws a push kick but Howell slaps the foot to one side.
Howell moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Kirijenko.
Howell misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kirijenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Howell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howell checks a leg kick nicely.
Howell scores with a jab. Kirijenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kirijenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kirijenko misses with a wild body shot.
Kirijenko 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howell misses the shot to the body.
Lyov Kirijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirijenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell throws a series of punches but Kirijenko avoids them all with ease.
Josh Howell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirijenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howell.
Howell takes a swing at Kirijenko's ribcage but misses.
Kirijenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Howell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Howell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howell misses with a looping right.
Howell cracks Kirijenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kirijenko looks to throw the jab but Howell is out of range.
Kirijenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Howell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howell tries to get out of the position.
Kirijenko wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
Kirijenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko is looking to stall here but Howell recovers full guard.
Kirijenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Kirijenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Kirijenko from controlling successfully.
Kirijenko throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howell wants to stand but Kirijenko is controlling the position.
Kirijenko lands a couple of digs.
Kirijenko slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Howell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kirijenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kirijenko seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kirijenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howell. Kirijenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Howell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howell misses with a straight left.
Howell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko tries to land a front kick but Howell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Howell slips under a jab.
Howell throws a looping overhand right but Kirijenko ducks down to avoid it.
Howell scores with the left hand. Kirijenko knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyov Kirijenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Howell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kirijenko throws a head kick but Howell moves out of range.
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown but Howell shows good takedown defense.
Kirijenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirijenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howell.
Kirijenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howell's waist but Howell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirijenko off to one side.
Kirijenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirijenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirijenko wants to clinch
and Howell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howell with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirijenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kirijenko misses with a few strikes there.
Howell misses with a wild body shot.
Howell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirijenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howell manages to avoid it.
Howell misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell throws the left hand but Kirijenko avoids the punch easily.
Howell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kirijenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Howell throws a shot from downtown. Kirijenko moves away and avoids it.
Kirijenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirijenko.
Howell swings for the body but Kirijenko moves out of range.
Kirijenko misses with a head kick.
Howell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Kirijenko.
Kirijenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Howell misses
and Kirijenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirijenko looks for the body kick but Howell saw that one coming.
Howell throws the left hand but Kirijenko avoids the punch easily.
Kirijenko blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirijenko tries to work over Howell's front leg with a kick but Howell checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko misses with a straight left.
Kirijenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kirijenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Howell checks the leg kick.
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Howell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Howell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Howell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kirijenko thows a huge punch but Howell dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirijenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirijenko trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kirijenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Howell is refusing to be controlled, as Kirijenko sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirijenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four 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.
Howell wants to improve his position but Kirijenko is controlling well.
Kirijenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kirijenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kirijenko staying out of range there.
Kirijenko misses with a low kick.
Howell avoids the body shot from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Howell.
Kirijenko misses with a hook
letting Howell counter with a right hand.
Howell takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyov Kirijenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Howell misses with a straight right.
Howell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirijenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kirijenko loads up on a big right hand but Howell slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Howell misses
and Kirijenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirijenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirijenko wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirijenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirijenko throwing strikes from guard but Howell blocks nicely.
Kirijenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell keeping full guard, as Kirijenko tries to pass.
Kirijenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howell lands a jab to the nose.
Kirijenko throws a big shot that misses.
Howell leaves Kirijenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kirijenko.
Kirijenko throws out a loose jab but Howell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kirijenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howell moves out of range as Kirijenko strikes.
Kirijenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Howell!
Howell is trying to control Kirijenko's posture but Kirijenko avoids it.
Kirijenko staying calm.
The ground and pound from Kirijenko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko advances to mount.
Kirijenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kirijenko dominating with strikes here.
Kirijenko drops a big elbow. That's hurt Howell! More shots from Kirijenko and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyov Kirijenko!
A victorious Lyov Kirijenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Josh Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opposition fought like a 10-year-old girl tonight. I'm not sure if I got knocked out or lost a terrible decision. My head hurts. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitecoat has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
180 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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41
186 lbs
20 - 27 - 1 |
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Great elbows
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre tries to clinch but Whitecoat moves out of range.
Whitecoat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Pierre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whitecoat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whitecoat has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitecoat misses the target.
Whitecoat looks for a takedown but St Pierre sprawls well.
Whitecoat throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
St Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Whitecoat does it's job there.
St Pierre forces Whitecoat back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
St Pierre pushes off an throws an elbow but Whitecoat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Whitecoat is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage.
Whitecoat blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Pierre throws an elbow but misses.
St Pierre misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
St Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside that Whitecoat shrugs off.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it misses.
St Pierre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whitecoat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whitecoat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whitecoat looking to stall.
St Pierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
St Pierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Pierre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whitecoat pushes St Pierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whitecoat pushes St Pierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whitecoat is stalling here.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whitecoat blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Whitecoat stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
St Pierre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses.
Whitecoat looking to stall.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Whitecoat misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Whitecoat fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Pierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whitecoat's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Whitecoat fails to land.
St Pierre misses with an elbow over the top.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Pierre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whitecoat looking to slow down the pace here.
Whitecoat stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whitecoat.
Whitecoat managing to block the knees to the body from St Pierre.
St Pierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whitecoat's defenses.
Whitecoat misses with some punches.
St Pierre pushes off an throws an elbow but Whitecoat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Whitecoat avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
Whitecoat avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
Whitecoat tries to pull guard but St Pierre won't allow it.
Whitecoat avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
Whitecoat tries to pull guard but St Pierre holds him up against the cage and eventually Whitecoat drops back down to his feet.
Georges St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Whitecoat.
St Pierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Pierre tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitecoat avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Whitecoat avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
St Pierre misses with an elbow strike.
Whitecoat looking to slow down the pace here.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whitecoat blocks an elbow strike.
St Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat stalling the fight.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
Whitecoat blocks an elbow strike from St Pierre.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Whitecoat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whitecoat avoids the elbow strike from St Pierre, against the cage.
Whitecoat tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Whitecoat is trying to push St Pierre away but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whitecoat blocks the elbow strike.
Whitecoat stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
Whitecoat gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whitecoat dodges an elbow strike from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses.
Whitecoat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Whitecoat can't find room to land a body shot as St Pierre controls the action.
Whitecoat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Pierre as Whitecoat tries to tie him up.
St Pierre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whitecoat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Whitecoat misses its intended target.
St Pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitecoat throws out the jab.
St Pierre has Whitecoat up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitecoat lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Georges St Pierre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Pierre lands a nice elbow.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
St Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whitecoat takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Whitecoat jumps into guard, dragging St Pierre to the mat.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitecoat is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whitecoat keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Whitecoat.
St Pierre trying to control but Whitecoat is working from the bottom.
St Pierre wants to stand but Whitecoat is controlling his posture from full guard.
Whitecoat 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.
St Pierre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
A jab from Whitecoat misses.
Axel Whitecoat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre tries to clinch up
and Whitecoat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for St Pierre!
Whitecoat landing strikes.
St Pierre is pushing Whitecoat's head away, looking to escape. Whitecoat manages to hold on to the position though.
Whitecoat lands a nice forearm strike.
St Pierre takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Whitecoat lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
St Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whitecoat on the ground.
Whitecoat working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Whitecoat.
Whitecoat lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear St Pierre down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whitecoat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whitecoat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whitecoat works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Whitecoat trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Whitecoat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St Pierre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Whitecoat advances to full mount.
Whitecoat raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
Whitecoat raining down shots from the mount!
St Pierre is rocked!
St Pierre takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Whitecoat's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Whitecoat!
Post fight, an emotional Axel Whitecoat said 'That's four victims in a row now...I will fight whomever BFT puts in front of me next. Aussie Aussie Aussie!!! Oi Oi Oi!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatilo comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sunshine. McAlister has chosen Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Chikatilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Duncan McAlister!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikatilo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McAlister moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrei Chikatilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAlister connects with a right hand. Chikatilo shakes it off.
Chikatilo is looking to slow McAlister down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McAlister, as that shot connected.
Chikatilo jabs at McAlister's body.
Chikatilo throws a jab but it's blocked by McAlister.
Chikatilo swings away with a body shot that misses
and McAlister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chikatilo throws a big shot that misses.
McAlister bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chikatilo's head backwards.
Chikatilo shoots in for a double leg but McAlister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatilo tries to clinch but McAlister is having none of it.
McAlister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chikatilo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McAlister.
McAlister loads up on a big right hand but Chikatilo slips the punch.
McAlister is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McAlister blocks a jab.
Chikatilo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McAlister.
McAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chikatilo.
Chikatilo connects with an inside leg kick.
McAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chikatilo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McAlister scores with a nice right hand.
McAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Chikatilo's shoulder, as Chikatilo tries to avoid the shot.
McAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAlister 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.
McAlister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McAlister looks to throw the jab but Chikatilo is out of range.
McAlister wants to land a leg kick but Chikatilo is out of range.
Chikatilo connects with an inside leg kick.
McAlister fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chikatilo.
Chikatilo avoids the body shot from McAlister.
McAlister scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chikatilo, right into the meat.
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!
McAlister throws a lazy right hand but Chikatilo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McAlister looks to throw the jab but Chikatilo is out of range.
McAlister throws a lazy uppercut
and Chikatilo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chikatilo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chikatilo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McAlister on his heels. He'll look to pass McAlister's guard now, I'm sure.
Chikatilo trying to control the position from guard on top but McAlister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAlister controlling the position.
Chikatilo trying to control the position from guard on top but McAlister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chikatilo looking to pass the guard.
McAlister is pulling down on Chikatilo's head. It's preventing any offense from Chikatilo, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister keeping moving, preventing Chikatilo from controlling successfully.
McAlister escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chikatilo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McAlister controls Chikatilo momentarily but Chikatilo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAlister wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chikatilo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McAlister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chikatilo scores with a hook to the body. McAlister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chikatilo counters with a thumping low kick.
McAlister looks winded!
Chikatilo avoids a punch combination nicely.
McAlister gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Chikatilo gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Chikatilo!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Chikatilo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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