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BFT-355: Triple Threat PPV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mega has chosen Black and Yellow as his entrance music. Max Mega has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frankie Russo's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Mega!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo throws a series of punches but Mega avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Russo both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Max Mega has been cut.
Russo throws a nice looking combination but Mega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Russo misses.
Russo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mega misses with a takedown attempt - Russo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russo throws a low kick but Mega moves out of range easily.
Mega slips a jab and a cross from Russo.
Russo misses with the combination.
Mega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Russo defends it well.
Russo misses with the combination.
Russo misses with a hook. Mega ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mega's guard.
Mega controls Russo momentarily but Russo frees himself.
Russo connects with a couple of short punches.
Mega manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Russo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russo throws a right and a left that Mega avoids nicely.
Russo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mega counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mega not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mega tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mega is thwarting Russo's attempts to control the position.
Russo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mega tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.
Mega is keen to just control but Russo is a slippery customer.
Mega looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega shoots in looking for a takedown. Russo tries to sprawl out of it but Mega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Russo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russo is looking for a counter combo.
Russo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mega is defended easily by Russo.
Frankie Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mega.
Russo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Mega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Russo there.
A punch combination from Russo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mega blocks a jab.
Russo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mega defends it nicely.
Russo misses with an uppercut. Mega saw that one coming.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mega.
No luck for Russo with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Russo does no damage.
Nice shot by Russo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Russo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Mega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Russo tries to bum rush Mega with a series of wild strikes but Mega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Mega tries to counter it with a takedown but Russo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Russo stuffs the takedown.
Mega scores with a shot to the body.
Mega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Russo back to the cage. Mega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Russo misses with a body shot.
Russo lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Mega scores with a four punch combination!
Frankie Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mega.
Russo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Russo backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Russo. Those never looked like landing.
Russo dodges the punch combination from Mega.
Mega swinging wildly here.
Russo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to bum rush Mega with a series of wild strikes but Mega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russo.
Russo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mega slips a jab and a cross from Russo.
Mega is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Mega.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mega.
Frankie Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mega.
Russo throws a right hand that Mega ducks under and follows up with a left that Mega also avoids with ease.
Mega shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo slips a jab and a cross from Mega.
Russo misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Mega misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mega.
Mega throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russo swinging wildly here.
Russo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mega counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mega tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.
Russo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mega manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo advances to half guard.
Russo trying to control the pace.
Russo prevents Mega from improving his position.
Mega regains full guard. Nicely done.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Mega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Mega from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Mega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Mega's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Russo misses with a two punch combination.
Russo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Russo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mega on the side of the head.
Russo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mega circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo misses with a wild combination.
Mega with the counter takedown but Russo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russo is fending him off so far but Mega persists. Nope, Russo circles away and we're back to standing.
Mega's corner calls for a 1-2. Mega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mega looks for a takedown but Russo sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega looks to land a combination but Russo avoids it well.
Mega throws a combination. Russo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Russo swings for the body but Mega moves out of range.
Russo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mega.
Russo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russo misses with a double jab.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mega shoots in for a double leg but Russo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Russo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frankie Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mega.
Russo misses with a body shot.
Russo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mega misses.
Mega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo tries to bum rush Mega with a series of wild strikes but Mega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mega shoots in but no luck this time.
Mega shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.
Russo throws a series of punches but Mega avoids them all with ease.
Russo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mega swivels and escapes.
Russo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mega is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mega dodges the punch combination from Russo.
Frankie Russo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Mega catches Russo right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russo misses with a double jab
and Mega counters with a straight right hand.
Russo throws a right hand that Mega ducks under and follows up with a left that Mega also avoids with ease.
Mega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mega drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mega working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Russo's head.
Mega tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
Mega wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Russo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mega trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
Mega looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mega trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Russo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mega lands with a nice combination. Russo backs away looking to recover.
Mega dodges the punch combination from Russo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Mega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mega 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Mega!
After winning the bout, Max Mega 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numa has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
42 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade throws a body shot but no joy.
Spade tries a low kick but Numa avoids it.
Numa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spade's half guard.
Numa is working for a kimura but Spade is defending it quite comfortably.
Numa prevents Spade from improving his position.
Numa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade wants to improve his position but Numa is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spade defends it well.
Spade trying to control from the bottom.
Spade wants to improve his position but Numa is controlling well.
Numa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spade has managed to free his arm - good work.
Numa passes to full mount!
Spade is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spade is on top in guard.
Numa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spade works over Numa with some ground and pound from guard.
Spade works over Numa with some ground and pound from guard.
Spade is pushing down on Numa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Numa is fighting to maintain full guard but Spade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spade winds up and cracks Numa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Numa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Numa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spade has managed to get both his arms back between Numa's legs - danger averted.
Numa being controlled here, momentarily.
Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spade with a nice head shot there.
Numa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spade defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numa pulls Spade in close to his closed guard and prevents Spade from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Numa trying to keep a closed guard but Spade is proving a slippery customer.
Spade wants to pass the guard but Numa is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Numa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spade works over Numa with some ground and pound from guard.
Numa has his feet on Spade's thighs here. He's pushed Spade off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Spade screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keiji Numa!
Keiji Numa 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Bentner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Dick. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Bentner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Regan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentner checks a leg kick.
Bentner slips a straight right by Regan.
Bentner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Regan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Regan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Regan throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bentner to counter with a crisp jab.
Regan misses with a body punch
and Bentner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bentner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Regan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bentner misses with a two punch combination.
Regan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bentner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Regan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Regan looking to control.
Regan wants to control but Bentner passes easily into half guard.
Regan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Regan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bentner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bentner's back!
Bentner wants to get back to his feet.
Regan throwing sloppy strikes.
Bentner is having to fend off submission attempts from Regan, who is looking to sink in the choke. Regan doesn't have the hooks in though and Bentner manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Regan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bentner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bentner trying to control but Regan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bentner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bentner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Regan 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.
Bentner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bentner looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Regan working a defensive guard here.
Bentner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Regan has control of Bentner's left arm, preventing Bentner from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner won't allow Regan to sweep him here.
Regan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bentner keeping hold of Regan's head, controlling as best he can.
Regan is looking to take a break and control but Bentner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Regan is pressing down on Bentner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bentner is holding on for now.
Bentner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bentner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bentner looking to control.
Regan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Regan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bentner tests Regan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regan throws a right and a left that Bentner avoids nicely.
Bentner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bentner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bentner tries for a kimura but Regan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bentner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Regan lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Bentner catches Regan right on the button with a cross.
Bentner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've been hearing that Bentner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bentner prevents Regan from improving his position.
Regan is pressing down on Bentner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bentner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Regan trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner stopping the sweep attempt from Regan.
Bentner with a nice head shot there.
Bentner won't allow Regan to sweep him here.
Bentner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan is pulling down on Bentner's head to control his posture.
Regan trying to control the position.
Bentner preventing the sweep.
Bentner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Regan keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Regan is on top in guard.
Regan looking to sit in guard and control but Bentner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bentner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Regan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but Regan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Regan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bentner manages to get himself to full guard.
Regan stops Bentner from standing up.
Regan throws an elbow that misses. Bentner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Regan's guard. Nice move by Bentner!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regan 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.
Our spies down at at Great Bash Heel inform us that Regan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bentner looking to sit in guard and control but Regan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bentner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Regan can do to turn this around?
Bentner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Regan.
Regan postures up in Bentner's guard and throws a big left but Bentner blocks it.
Bentner trying to control the position.
Regan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Regan throws a strike but Bentner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Regan keeping full guard, as Bentner tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Regan controlling Bentner's posture.
Regan controls Bentner momentarily but Bentner frees himself.
Bentner chips away with some ground and pound.
Regan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bentner trying to control but Regan is working from the bottom.
Bentner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bentner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Regan takes one on the button.
Bentner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Regan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bentner manages to avoid it.
Bentner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regan.
Bentner wants to clinch up but Regan keeps it at a distance.
Bentner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Regan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bentner presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bentner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bentner lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bentner postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Regan in real trouble here! The ref calls for Regan to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Bentner!
A very excited looking Nick Bentner 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Juarez Del Fuago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Fuago comes to the cage accompanied by Israel Kamakawino - E Ala E. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juarez Del Fuago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Fuago shoots in and drives through. Claw sprawls well.
Claw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Del Fuago defends it well.
Claw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Claw tries for a kimura but Del Fuago is defending well.
Del Fuago tries to bench press Claw off him but Claw keeps the position.
Claw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Del Fuago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Claw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Claw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Fuago is looking for a sweep.
Claw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Del Fuago some visible discomfort.
Claw is trying to get an arm triangle but Del Fuago is defending well.
Del Fuago gets back to half guard.
Claw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claw winds up and cracks Del Fuago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Claw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Fuago sees it coming and defends easily.
Claw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Del Fuago is just riding it out for now. Claw eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Claw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Fuago sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Fuago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Claw frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claw landing strikes, looking to finish!
Claw is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Fuago sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Claw wants to free his trapped foot but Del Fuago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claw is looking for a kimura but Del Fuago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Claw to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Claw is working for a submission of some sort.
Del Fuago trying to control but Claw postures up.
Claw is trying to work for a kimura but Del Fuago is defending well.
Claw lands with a punch from half guard.
Claw is looking for a kimura here.
Claw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Claw trying to mount his opponent but Del Fuago defends it.
Del Fuago moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Claw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Del Fuago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claw defends it easily.
Del Fuago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claw wants to pass the guard but Del Fuago is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Fuago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claw stands up over Del Fuago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hussak Claw dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Claw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claw wants it to stay on the feet.
Claw shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Claw moves into full mount! Del Fuago won't be happy about that!
Claw is working for a guillotine from mount but Del Fuago frees his head quite easily.
Claw looking to isolate an arm here. Del Fuago doesn't see it coming and as Claw extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Claw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hussak Claw!
A relieved looking Hussak Claw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pat Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (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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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Shields tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Shields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shields's coach down at The Shield was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shields's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Small tries to land a leg kick but Shields saw it coming and moves away.
Shields walks into a jab.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shields sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shields is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shields checks a leg kick.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Small defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Small duly obliges.
Shields uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Shields is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shields on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small drops Shields with a beautiful combination! Shields stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Small is looking for the KO!
Shields is rocked!
That has opened up Jake Shields's cut even more.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Small.
Shields with the counter takedown but Small avoids it easily.
Shields is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him?
Pat Small is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses.
Shields seems to have recovered his senses.
Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Small does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Small darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Small thuds his right hand into Shields's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Small fails to land with a series of punches.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The cut above Jake Shields's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Small won't be happy with that.
Shields goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Small rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shields's guard! Nice work there by Small!
Shields keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small looking to pass the guard.
Shields will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
Small not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields looking for a guillotine here but Small defends easily.
Small preventing the sweep.
Shields working for submissions but it's allowed Small to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shields wants to control but Small is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shields is trying to stand up here but Small is controlling him well.
Small perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shields looking for submissions off his back.
Shields is refusing to be controlled, as Small sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Small dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Small misses with a hook.
Shields is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Small. Those never looked like landing.
Small connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shields. Shields circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pat Small is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Small fails to land with a series of punches.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Small looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shields blocks a low kick nicely.
Small fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shields tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Small defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Small, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shields with the counter takedown but Small avoids it easily.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small tries to clinch up
and Shields counters with a shoot takedown. Small fights it but they end up in guard.
Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
Small wants to stand but Shields is controlling the position.
Small avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Small has wrist control.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Small wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a strike but Small avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shields wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Small wants to stand up but Shields is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shields wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Small is looking to score with low kicks.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small misses with a leg kick
and Shields counters with a single leg into guard. Small didn't expect that.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shields thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shields engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shields stands and throws Small's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Small, who protects the arm well.
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shields tries to advance to mount but Small denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Shields will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Small 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.
Pat Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shields looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Small throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Small defends it well.
Shields defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Small defends it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
Small throws a leg kick but Shields sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Small defends it well.
Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Small defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Small is working an open guard so Shields takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Small defends it well.
Small throws a hook but Shields blocks it.
Shields with the counter takedown but Small avoids it easily.
Small swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shields counters with a takedown into side control.
Shields working the ground and pound from side control.
Small avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shields.
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Shields seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Small tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Small knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Small tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shields scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields working away.
Small is trying to get back to half guard.
Shields tries for a kimura but Small is defending well.
Shields trying to control the position but Small is working away.
Shields throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shields looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Small is avoiding damage well.
That's four 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.
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Small is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Small tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Small is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shields controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields cracks Small with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Shields!
A very excited looking Jake Shields 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu-Tang - . Alves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guerreiro by Curumin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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166 lbs
42 - 15 - 0 |
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171 lbs
29 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Alves!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Marciano takes one on the button.
Marciano lands an overhand right.
Alves lands the left hand.
Marciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Marciano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Marciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Marciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marciano on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Alves 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano with a jab.
Alves looks for a takedown but Marciano sprawls well.
Marciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marciano thows a body kick. Alves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Alves is rocked!
Alves misses with an uppercut
and Marciano counters with a crisp right that sends Alves to the canvas! Marciano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Rocky Marciano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Tentheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August comes to the cage accompanied by Hit 'em up. Ken Tentheros has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oktawian August's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Tentheros!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
August dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tentheros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
August throws a body shot but no joy.
Tentheros goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tentheros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Ken Tentheros has been cut.
Tentheros lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
August tried to score with a low kick but Tentheros checks it.
Tentheros looks to land a combination but August avoids it well.
As Tentheros backs away, August returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
August throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tentheros takes a swing at August's ribcage but misses.
Tentheros jabs at August's body.
August checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
August tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tentheros defends well and August ends up having to push Tentheros into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tentheros will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as August checks a leg kick.
August swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tentheros fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but August is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
August pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tentheros thumps August with a low kick.
Tentheros throws a body shot but no joy.
Tentheros misses with a body shot.
August was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tentheros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tentheros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
August tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tentheros is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Tentheros catches August right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Tentheros misses.
August is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tentheros misses with a low kick.
Tentheros scores with a punch to the head.
August swings for the body but Tentheros moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as August blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Tentheros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
August misses the shot to the body.
Tentheros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tentheros throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tentheros tests August's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tentheros drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tentheros is looking to work some ground and pound but August has wrist control.
August avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tentheros trying to control but August is working from the bottom.
August looking for a guillotine here but Tentheros defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
August working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tentheros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tentheros throwing shots but August is blocking nicely.
Tentheros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but August does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. August manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
August keeping moving, preventing Tentheros from controlling successfully.
Tentheros postures up.
August trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
August working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tentheros.
Tentheros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tentheros trying to control but August is working from the bottom.
August is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros throwing strikes from guard but August blocks nicely.
Tentheros working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tentheros trying to control but August is working from the bottom.
Tentheros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tentheros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
August looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tentheros passes into half guard.
Tentheros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tentheros slips a nice elbow through August's hands, connecting with August's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Tentheros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Tentheros's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
August moves out of range of the leg kick from Tentheros.
A looping hook to the body misses from August. Tentheros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tentheros throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tentheros defending well as August loads up on a big left hand.
August throws the kick towards the body but Tentheros avoids it.
August misses with an uppercut.
And Tentheros tries to counter it with a takedown but August pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tentheros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from August.
Tentheros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
August just misses with a punch to the body.
Tentheros connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Oktawian August has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
August throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tentheros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tentheros is looking to score with low kicks.
Tentheros misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from August on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
August misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentheros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
August misses with a wild body shot.
Tentheros drops down looking to force a counter takedown but August defends it well.
Tentheros lands a leg kick that knocks August off balance momentarily.
A jab from August does it's job there.
August misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tentheros.
And Tentheros tries to counter it with a takedown but August pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ken Tentheros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
August tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tentheros was well out of range. Poor timing from August.
August misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tentheros.
Tentheros just misses with a punch to the body.
Tentheros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
August stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and August wants it to stay on the feet.
Tentheros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from August.
August throws a lazy right hand but Tentheros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
August looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tentheros.
Tentheros misses with a hook
and August counters with a straight right hand.
Tentheros lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
August throws a shot from downtown. Tentheros moves away and avoids it.
Tentheros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
August throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
August is looking to wear down Tentheros with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
August ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tentheros moves away.
Tentheros staying out of range there.
Tentheros moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donk. August catches Tentheros right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and August is able to avoid easily.
August with a jab.
Tentheros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
August takes a kick to the side of the head.
August is rocked!
Tentheros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
August appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ken Tentheros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tentheros shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tentheros moves out of range of the body kick.
August stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tentheros tries to land a leg kick but August saw it coming and moves away.
August throws the kick towards the body but Tentheros avoids it.
Donk. August catches Tentheros right on the button with a cross.
Tentheros ducks right into an uppercut from August.
Tentheros takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros throws a hook but August avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tentheros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tentheros tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
August fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tentheros manages to avoid it.
Tentheros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but August manages to avoid it.
Tentheros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
August throws a low kick but Tentheros moves out of range easily.
Tentheros pivots, looking for a leg kick but August is out of range and Tentheros settles back down.
Tentheros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tentheros misses with a takedown attempt - August sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oktawian August has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Tentheros.
An inside leg kick lands from Tentheros.
August throws a leg kick which misses Tentheros's front leg but catches the back leg as Tentheros tries to avoid it.
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 Oktawian August will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tentheros needs to keep his hands up - August had a free shot at his head there.
Tentheros checks a leg kick.
August tries to work over Tentheros's front leg with a kick but Tentheros checks it.
Tentheros drops down looking to force a counter takedown but August defends it well.
Tentheros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tentheros throws a leg kick that misses.
August is looking to counter punch.
August connects with the punch.
Tentheros catches August with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tentheros jabs August to the body, keeping him at a distance.
August avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
August takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from August on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
August is looking to slow Tentheros down with leg kicks.
August is looking to land body kicks.
August gets a double leg takedown into Tentheros's guard.
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!
Tentheros looking for a sweep. Not yet Tentheros, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
August is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tentheros wants to hit a switch here but August passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tentheros there!
August looking to finish with strikes here!
Tentheros is trying to reverse the position but instead August has taken his back - oops!
August is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
August doesn't have the hooks in and Tentheros manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
August looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tentheros is defending well. August quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tentheros has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! August celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oktawian August!
Oktawian August retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Oktawian August made sure he mentioned Soul Supremacy Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios comes into the arena with In Waves blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Chelios both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Damian Nitschke has been cut.
Nice body kick from Nitschke.
Nitschke lands a nice looking body kick.
Nitschke slips a jab from Chelios.
Nice straight punches there by Chelios. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chelios.
Nitschke throws a leg kick which misses Chelios's front leg but catches the back leg as Chelios tries to avoid it.
Chelios fails to land with a series of punches.
Chelios misses with a wild body shot.
Nitschke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chelios takes a swing at Nitschke's ribcage but misses.
Nitschke throws a push kick but Chelios slaps the foot to one side.
Chelios misses with a hook.
Nitschke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chelios fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nitschke just manages to avoid it.
Chelios misses with a double jab.
Chelios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chelios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nitschke.
Damian Nitschke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chelios swings for the body but Nitschke moves out of range.
Chelios misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Nitschke misses.
Chelios moves out of range of the body kick.
Chelios connects with a leg kick. Nitschke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nitschke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chelios counters with a three punch combo that has Nitschke backing up. Nitschke nods at Chelios to acknowledge the strikes.
Nitschke 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.
Nitschke looks to land a right hand but Chelios moved out of range.
Nitschke throws a jab but it's blocked by Chelios.
Chelios avoids the body shot from Nitschke.
Nitschke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nitschke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That has opened up Damian Nitschke's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nitschke misses with a kick to the body.
Chelios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nitschke on the side of the head.
Nitschke is rocked!
Nitschke misses with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a right hand from hell and Nitschke is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chev Chelios!
Chev Chelios retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Chev Chelios, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Damian Nitschke spoke after the fight, saying 'He was a tough opponent and was the better man tonight. Best of luck to him in his future fights.'.
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