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BFT-368: Butikol vs Robinson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). January Kwiecinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Desmond Hume's chin.
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15 - 20 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Hume!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hume tries to keep at a distance but Kwiecinski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hume tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kwiecinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hume's elbow.
Kwiecinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kwiecinski.
Hume blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kwiecinski looking to slow down the pace here.
Hume throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kwiecinski blocks it with crossed arms.
Kwiecinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwiecinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hume controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hume throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kwiecinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kwiecinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hume looks winded!
Kwiecinski tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
Kwiecinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hume in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kwiecinski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwiecinski trying to land knees to the body.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but Kwiecinski blocks with his arms.
Hume on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kwiecinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwiecinski working Hume over with knees to the body.
Hume using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kwiecinski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but Kwiecinski blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski lands a nice uppercut.
Kwiecinski cracks Hume with a nice body shot.
Hume avoiding damage as Kwiecinski throws knees to the body.
Kwiecinski trying to land knees to the body.
Kwiecinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwiecinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hume looking to throw knees to the head but Kwiecinski is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwiecinski breaks the clinch.
Kwiecinski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hume connects with a solid leg kick.
Kwiecinski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hume checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No joy there for Kwiecinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hume on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kwiecinski. Kwiecinski obviously looking to wear him down.
Hume throws a head kick but Kwiecinski moves out of range.
Kwiecinski connects with a single shot there.
Kwiecinski throws a lazy head kick
and Hume counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kwiecinski tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kwiecinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Hume avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
Hume blocks an elbow strike.
Kwiecinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hume.
Kwiecinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwiecinski is working Hume over against the cage.
Hume has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kwiecinski after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski misses with a knee strike.
Kwiecinski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hume with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hume looking for a takedown.
Kwiecinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Hume avoids the damage to the body.
Hume drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kwiecinski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
January Kwiecinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Hume.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hume blocks a body shot from Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski misses with a punch to the body.
Kwiecinski is trying to push Hume away but Hume has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hume blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hume with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kwiecinski tries to work over Hume's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hume takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hume is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kwiecinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hume tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kwiecinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
January Kwiecinski dominated that round.
That's time! Kwiecinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Hume.
Kwiecinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hume.
Hume rushes Kwiecinski and presses him up against the cage.
Kwiecinski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kwiecinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwiecinski tries to stall but Hume uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hume jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kwiecinski walks away with a smile on his face. Hume gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hume gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kwiecinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kwiecinski trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwiecinski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kwiecinski tries to throw a body punch but Hume avoids it by throwing Kwiecinski back against the cage.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but Kwiecinski blocks with his arms.
Kwiecinski digs a right hand underneath Hume's ribcage. Hume let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwiecinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Hume avoids the damage to the body.
Hume being controlled against the cage.
Hume using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kwiecinski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hume tries a knee to the head but Kwiecinski blocks it.
Kwiecinski looking to throw knees to the head but Hume is blocking nicely.
Kwiecinski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hume with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kwiecinski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kwiecinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Hume is breathing heavily.
Kwiecinski is working Hume over against the cage.
Hume avoiding damage as Kwiecinski throws knees to the body.
Kwiecinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski stalks Hume and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hume's face. Hume staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Desmond Hume has been cut.
Hume tries to keep at a distance but Kwiecinski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kwiecinski tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kwiecinski - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwiecinski lands a shoulder strike.
Hume throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kwiecinski blocks it with crossed arms.
Kwiecinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hume avoiding damage as Kwiecinski throws knees to the body.
Come on Kwiecinski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kwiecinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kwiecinski can't find room to land a body shot as Hume controls the action.
Kwiecinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Hume avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski just leaning against Hume, taking a breather.
Kwiecinski digs a right hand into Hume's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hume's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hume avoids it.
Hume blocks a body shot from Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwiecinski lands a shoulder strike.
Hume letting Kwiecinski take a breather here.
A short right from Kwiecinski.
Hume is rocked!
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but Kwiecinski blocks with his arms.
Hume is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwiecinski finish him?
Hume managing to block the knees to the body from Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hume seems to have recovered his senses.
Kwiecinski lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kwiecinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwiecinski can't break the clinch.
Kwiecinski breaks the clinch.
Hume misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kwiecinski clinches with his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kwiecinski trying to land knees to the body.
January Kwiecinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kwiecinski trying to land knees to the body.
Kwiecinski cracks Hume with a nice body shot.
Kwiecinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hume lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hume is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kwiecinski tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
January Kwiecinski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Hume's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kwiecinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Hume.
January Kwiecinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kwiecinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hume paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwiecinski moves into the clinch.
Kwiecinski looking to slow down the pace here.
Kwiecinski tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
Hume blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hume is trying to drag Kwiecinski to the mat but Kwiecinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kwiecinski tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kwiecinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwiecinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hume takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hume misses with a knee to the head.
Kwiecinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hume backwards.
Kwiecinski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kwiecinski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kwiecinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hume has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kwiecinski.
Kwiecinski lands a left and a right that send Hume crashing to the mat, dazed. Kwiecinski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hume circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kwiecinski throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Kwiecinski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kwiecinski throws a pinpoint strike between Hume's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Hume crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kwiecinski scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). January Kwiecinski!
During a confident post fight interview, January Kwiecinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Togi Makabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Fistface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makabe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Immigrant Song. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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265 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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235 lbs
12 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Togi Makabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Fistface!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fistface shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makabe pinned against the cage. Makabe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fistface rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makabe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matt Fistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makabe throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Matt Fistface has been cut.
Makabe fakes the leg kick and cracks Fistface in the body.
Makabe throws a body punch but Fistface moves out of range.
Fistface lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Togi Makabe has been cut.
Makabe finds Fistface's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Fistface flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Makabe lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Fistface will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Togi Makabe!
Our winner, Togi Makabe, 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka has chosen The Bags - Cavemen Rejoice as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
25 - 19 - 1 |
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255 lbs
20 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokuokka blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Moreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suokuokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Moreira circles away.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch but Moreira is avoiding it.
Moreira throws a head kick but Suokuokka moves out of range.
Moreira throws a push kick but Suokuokka slaps the foot to one side.
Suokuokka avoids the head kick by Moreira.
Suokuokka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Suokuokka moves out of range easily.
Suokuokka clinches up with Moreira and pushes him back against the cage.
Suokuokka wants a takedown but no success here.
Moreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch but Moreira is avoiding it.
Suokuokka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suokuokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akseli Suokuokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira drops Suokuokka with a beautiful combination! Suokuokka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moreira is looking for the KO!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira drops Suokuokka with a beautiful combination! Suokuokka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moreira is looking for the KO!
Suokuokka is rocked!
Suokuokka tries to clinch up but Moreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Suokuokka is still on wobbly legs! Can Moreira finish him?
Moreira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suokuokka blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Suokuokka seems to have recovered his senses.
Suokuokka shoots in but no luck this time.
Moreira lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Moreira! Suokuokka is out on his feet! Moreira rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Suokuokka is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Suokuokka is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Vieira Moreira!
Daniel Vieira Moreira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai fight music. Sai Fukuta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sai Fukuta!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fukuta.
Fukuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chaowanungkarn.
We've been told by Chaowanungkarn's head coaches at Palazzo Paisano that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fukuta misses with a head kick.
Chaowanungkarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fukuta. That did some damage!
Chaowanungkarn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fukuta has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fukuta misses the shot to the body.
Fukuta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukuta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fukuta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chaowanungkarn swings for the body but Fukuta moves out of range.
Fukuta keeps the fight on the outside.
Fukuta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chaowanungkarn moves out of range of the body kick from Fukuta.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Fukuta with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaowanungkarn defends it nicely.
That kick from Chaowanungkarn tenderised Fukuta's leg. Fukuta is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a sloppy right hand. Fukuta should have avoided that one.
Fukuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fukuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaowanungkarn. Fukuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaowanungkarn ducks under a wild hook from Fukuta.
Chaowanungkarn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fukuta is out of range and Chaowanungkarn settles back down.
Chaowanungkarn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fukuta throws a hook but Chaowanungkarn avoids it easily.
Fukuta moves out of range of the body kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta counters with a body kick.
Fukuta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Fukuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chaowanungkarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukuta moves away.
Chaowanungkarn wants to clinch up but Fukuta keeps it at a distance.
Fukuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaowanungkarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fukuta is out of range.
Chaowanungkarn blocks a head kick by Fukuta.
Fukuta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chaowanungkarn's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fukuta. Chaowanungkarn shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaowanungkarn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Chaowanungkarn. That snapped Fukuta's head back.
Fukuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chaowanungkarn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fukuta lands a two punch combo.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body kick.
Chaowanungkarn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick that misses.
Fukuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaowanungkarn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaowanungkarn moves away.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukuta.
Fukuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Fukuta throws a sloppy head kick and Chaowanungkarn moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Fukuta.
A bone on bone clash there as Fukuta blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta checks a leg kick nicely.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a kick to the body.
Chaowanungkarn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fukuta checks it well.
Fukuta darts in looking for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn gets double underhooks and turns Fukuta into the cage.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sai Fukuta.
Chaowanungkarn leaves Fukuta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fukuta.
Sloppy strikes from Fukuta. Those never looked like landing.
Chaowanungkarn works the jab nicely.
Chaowanungkarn lands an overhand right.
Chaowanungkarn punishes Fukuta's body with a nice straight punch.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chaowanungkarn!
Fukuta looks winded!
Fukuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a head kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a push kick but Fukuta slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaowanungkarn, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuta throws a series of punches but Chaowanungkarn avoids them all with ease.
Chaowanungkarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaowanungkarn blocks the leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a wild body kick that Fukuta sees coming a mile off.
Chaowanungkarn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fukuta throws an overhand right that lands on Chaowanungkarn's shoulder, as Chaowanungkarn tries to avoid the shot.
Fukuta moves out of range of the body kick.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a sloppy right hand. Fukuta should have avoided that one.
Chaowanungkarn throws a push kick but Fukuta slaps the foot to one side.
Chaowanungkarn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fukuta.
Fukuta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta moves out of range of the body kick.
Fukuta throws a right and a left that Chaowanungkarn avoids nicely.
Chaowanungkarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fukuta is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fukuta takes a swing at Chaowanungkarn's ribcage but misses.
Chaowanungkarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fukuta. That did some damage!
Chaowanungkarn looks to throw a body kick
and Fukuta counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Suchart Chaowanungkarn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fukuta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chaowanungkarn feints and then cracks Fukuta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fukuta down.
Fukuta throws a push kick but Chaowanungkarn slaps the foot to one side.
Chaowanungkarn slips a jab and a cross from Fukuta.
Fukuta misses with a body kick.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fukuta looks to land a combination but Chaowanungkarn avoids it well.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chaowanungkarn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Chaowanungkarn misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaowanungkarn throws a front kick that sends Fukuta stumbling back into the cage.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaowanungkarn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fukuta throws a head kick but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fukuta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaowanungkarn misses the target.
Chaowanungkarn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fukuta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chaowanungkarn checks a low kick from Fukuta.
Fukuta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fukuta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fukuta is breathing heavily.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a body shot.
Chaowanungkarn throws a chopping leg kick but Fukuta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fukuta tries to clinch up but Chaowanungkarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to counter the offense by Fukuta and move into the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn fakes the leg kick and cracks Fukuta in the body.
Good leg kick by Chaowanungkarn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chaowanungkarn slips under a jab.
Fukuta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaowanungkarn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fukuta if he has to take too many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fukuta checks a leg kick.
Fukuta looks for the body kick but Chaowanungkarn saw that one coming.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Fukuta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn throws a low kick, looking for Fukuta's leg but Fukuta calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaowanungkarn keeps Fukuta at a distance using the push kick.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fukuta's sensitive parts.
Chaowanungkarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fukuta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chaowanungkarn has got the better of the exchanges.
Fukuta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaowanungkarn circles away quickly and effectively.
Fukuta misses with a few strikes there.
Chaowanungkarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukuta manages to avoid it.
Chaowanungkarn defending well as Fukuta loads up on a big left hand.
Chaowanungkarn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fukuta manages to circle out of the way.
Fukuta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chaowanungkarn takes a swing at Fukuta's ribcage but misses.
Chaowanungkarn keeps Fukuta at a distance using the push kick.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fukuta's sensitive parts.
Sai Fukuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Fukuta does no damage.
Fukuta throws a series of punches but Chaowanungkarn avoids them all with ease.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chaowanungkarn cracks a nice hook into Fukuta's ribs.
Chaowanungkarn thuds his shin into the meat of Fukuta's side.
Chaowanungkarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fukuta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaowanungkarn avoids the head kick by Fukuta.
Chaowanungkarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Fukuta checks a low kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a leg kick. Fukuta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuta looks for the body kick but Chaowanungkarn saw that one coming.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Fukuta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fukuta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn throws the kick towards the body but Fukuta avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuta. Chaowanungkarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick as Fukuta jumps back.
And Fukuta tries to counter it with a takedown but Chaowanungkarn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fukuta moves out of range of the body kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fukuta showed some decent athleticism there.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control here.
Chaowanungkarn won't allow Fukuta to pass to mount.
Chaowanungkarn trying to hold on to Fukuta's head to control him but Fukuta postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaowanungkarn keeping control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Fukuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukuta looks for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn sprawls well.
Chaowanungkarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chaowanungkarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukuta is just out of range.
Fukuta misses with a double jab.
As Fukuta tries to get set, Chaowanungkarn tries to push him back and clinch up but Fukuta manages to avoid the attempt.
Fukuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a jab when Fukuta was well out of range.
Chaowanungkarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fukuta. That did some damage!
Fukuta scores with a one two! Chaowanungkarn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Fukuta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaowanungkarn throws a wild body kick that Fukuta sees coming a mile off.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuta blocks the body kick.
Fukuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn wants to land a leg kick but Fukuta is out of range.
Chaowanungkarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta throws out a leg kick but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range and Fukuta only half commits.
Chaowanungkarn drives through and clinches with Fukuta against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaowanungkarn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fukuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sai Fukuta has been cut.
Fukuta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chaowanungkarn pushes Fukuta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chaowanungkarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Fukuta avoids the damage to the body.
Fukuta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow inside that Fukuta shrugs off.
Chaowanungkarn misses with the head strike.
Fukuta avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sai Fukuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn managing to block the knees to the body from Fukuta.
Fukuta tries to break free but Chaowanungkarn pushes him back against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chaowanungkarn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fukuta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fukuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to counter the offense by Fukuta and move into the clinch.
Fukuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaowanungkarn moves away.
Chaowanungkarn has managed to clinch.
Fukuta stalling in the clinch but Chaowanungkarn improves position.
Fukuta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a shot to the side of Fukuta's head.
Fukuta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukuta can do to turn this around?
Chaowanungkarn taking a breather.
Chaowanungkarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fukuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chaowanungkarn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fukuta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn can't find room to land a body shot as Fukuta controls the action.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fukuta blocks a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta jumps into guard, dragging Chaowanungkarn to the mat.
Fukuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fukuta looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fukuta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fukuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chaowanungkarn is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fukuta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaowanungkarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaowanungkarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukuta misses with a body kick.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a leg kick. Fukuta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suchart Chaowanungkarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaowanungkarn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
Suchart Chaowanungkarn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tokyo United Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tataki Mizuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juarez Del Fuago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mizuto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Beginning- One Ok Rock. Del Fuago has chosen Israel Kamakawino - E Ala E as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Juarez Del Fuago is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tataki Mizuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juarez Del Fuago!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mizuto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mizuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Del Fuago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mizuto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beat Down Under that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mizuto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mizuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mizuto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mizuto lands a couple of elbows.
Mizuto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizuto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mizuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Fuago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mizuto has managed to get both his arms back between Del Fuago's legs - danger averted.
Mizuto scoring with some ground and pound.
Del Fuago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mizuto has picked Del Fuago up and slammed him! Del Fuago can't keep hold of the triangle and Mizuto manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mizuto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuago tries to bench press Mizuto off him but Mizuto keeps the position.
Mizuto scoring with punches and elbows.
Mizuto trying to control the action but Del Fuago is working from the bottom.
Del Fuago is looking to regain half guard here but Mizuto keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizuto in side control lands a decent elbow.
Del Fuago is trying to get back to half guard.
Mizuto working the head and body with strikes.
Del Fuago is not content to let Mizuto control the position.
Mizuto has hold of Del Fuago's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Del Fuago tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mizuto cranks the arm and Del Fuago screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Del Fuago, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tataki Mizuto!
A victorious Tataki Mizuto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinya Aoki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reginald Dempsey's chin.
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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
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dempsey did well to prevent Aoki getting side control.
Dempsey trying to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Dempsey is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dempsey wants to get back to full guard.
Dempsey is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Aoki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Aoki .
Dempsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoki on the ground.
Aoki is just content to waste time from the top position. Dempsey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aoki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki throwing strikes but missing.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Dempsey blocks nicely.
Dempsey keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Dempsey is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aoki 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Dempsey blocks nicely.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki won't allow Dempsey to sweep him here.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dempsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dempsey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dempsey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dempsey defends well.
Dempsey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dempsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dempsey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Dempsey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Dempsey won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dempsey has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aoki cracks Dempsey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aoki lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Reginald Dempsey has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dempsey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reginald Dempsey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dempsey lands with a good body shot.
Dempsey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dempsey throws out the jab.
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and Dempsey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dempsey misses with a looping right.
Dempsey throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Aoki catches Dempsey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Dempsey sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dempsey defends it nicely.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Dempsey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reginald Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki . Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Dempsey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dempsey swinging wildly here.
Reginald Dempsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dempsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki .
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up with Dempsey, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes Dempsey against the cage but Dempsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Aoki .
Aoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dempsey throws out a powerful jab.
Nice takedown defense from Dempsey. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki with the counter takedown but Dempsey avoids it easily.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Dempsey counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Dempsey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aoki .
Dempsey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Dempsey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Aoki .
Aoki wants to counter the offense by Dempsey and move into the clinch position.
Dempsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki .
Aoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dempsey defends it well.
A punch combination from Aoki misses.
Dempsey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dempsey looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Dempsey misses with a combination
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dempsey won't be happy with that.
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dempsey is trying to control Aoki 's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Dempsey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aoki is controlling him well.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Dempsey is defending well.
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!
Dempsey is looking for a sweep.
Dempsey is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Dempsey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoki 's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Dempsey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reginald Dempsey's cut.
That's time! Dempsey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aoki connects with a body shot.
Dempsey looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Dempsey throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Aoki .
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Dempsey.
Dempsey thumps Aoki with a low kick.
Jab from Dempsey.
Dempsey throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki 's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Dempsey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aoki on the side of the head.
Aoki blocks a leg kick.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown. Dempsey tries to sprawl out of it but Aoki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dempsey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Dempsey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dempsey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dempsey.
Aoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Dempsey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dempsey throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki lands a nice shot that snaps Dempsey's head back.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dempsey swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dempsey lands with an overhand left.
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dempsey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Dempsey finish him?
Reginald Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey throws an overhand right that has Aoki reeling! Dempsey follows up with more punches and Aoki is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reginald Dempsey!
Reginald Dempsey took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yo Adrian... we did it!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Pol (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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165 lbs
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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
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Van Pol!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pol lands with a cross.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.
Pol looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.
Shields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shields steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pol.
Pol throws a body shot but no joy.
Shields takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pol. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shields feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick from Pol lands but Shields takes it in his stride.
Pol tries to clinch up but Shields circles away and keeps his distance.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Pol avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shields counters with a single leg into guard. Pol didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pol keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is working for a submission of some sort.
Pol is trying to stand back up but Shields is controlling him
Shields is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Shields won't allow Pol to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shields won't allow Pol to sweep him here.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Pol has wrist control.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Shields postures up in Pol's guard and throws a big left but Pol blocks it.
Pol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard.
Shields lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Pol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pol wants to stand up but Shields is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pol trying to control the position here.
Shields is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pol is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pol has escaped and now he's on top!
Pol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pol trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shields's guard.
Pol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shields looking for subs off his back but Pol has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pol works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Pol there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Pol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shields has been working on his balance at The Shield, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pol.
Pol throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pol felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shields is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pol!
Shields jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pol manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shields swings around for an armbar but Pol sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shields's guard.
Pol wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pol would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pol wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Pol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields working for a triangle but Pol defends it easily.
Shields looking to control.
Pol wants to stand but Shields has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jake Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shields is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pol is aware though and is defending well.
Pol wanted to stand there but Shields had control of the position.
Shields working for a triangle but Pol defends it easily.
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.
Pol content to stall in guard here.
Pol wants to get up but he can't break Shields's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shields escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pol forces his way into half guard.
Pol is trying to control the action in half guard but Shields is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields moves into full guard.
Shields working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pol stands and steps away. Shields gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pol throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Pol avoids it well and moves away.
Pol misses with a looping left.
Shields on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pol tries to clinch but Shields is having none of it.
Pol throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shields checks a leg kick.
Pol connects with a high kick.
Pol keeps Shields at a distance using the push kick.
Pol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shields.
Shields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Pol as he connects with a hook.
Jake Shields's cut is getting worse.
Pol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pol can pounce on him.
Pol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Shields half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Pol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Pol.
Pol throws a jab when Shields was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pol. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Pol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pol misses the shot to the body.
Shields drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pol sprawls and moves away.
Pol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pol misses with an uppercut.
Shields half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pol throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shields tries to counter with a takedown but Pol is quick to defend against it.
Pol wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shields half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pol missing with a left hand there. Shields was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shields drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pol sprawls and moves away.
Shields takes one to the side of the head.
Shields checks a leg kick.
Pol moves into the clinch.
Pol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pol pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Pol.
Shields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Shields drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pol sprawls and moves away.
Pol wants to clinch.
Pol looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.
Shields's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shields scrambles back to his feet.
Pol moves into the clinch.
Shields tightens his grip and picks Pol up, before dumping him to the ground. Pol manages to land in 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!
Pol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shields drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pol dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pol trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pol defends well.
Pol preventing the sweep.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pol gets to his feet. Shields looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pol tries to clinch up but Shields circles away and keeps his distance.
Pol moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pol.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Pol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Pol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pol misses with a body punch.
Pol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pol working aggressively here.
Shields takes a shot to the head.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Pol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shields.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jake Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pol misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Pol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Pol!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
252 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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30
257 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
Very strong |
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World class 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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos lands with a straight right. Stevens didn't see that one coming.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stevenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stevens looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stevens moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevens throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stevens in his tracks.
It looks like Frank Stevens has been cut.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and Santos counters with a crisp right that sends Stevens to the canvas! Santos follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Dos Santos!
A very excited looking Junior Dos Santos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enting Butikol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butikol kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Chris Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
215 lbs
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31
215 lbs
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enting Butikol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butikol darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Butikol misses with a body shot.
Robinson slips under a jab from Butikol.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Butikol is out of range.
Butikol doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Chris Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Butikol on his heels. He'll look to pass Butikol's guard now, I'm sure.
Butikol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Butikol keeps moving.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butikol has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Butikol's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butikol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butikol is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butikol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson trying to control but Butikol is working from the bottom.
Butikol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butikol keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Robinson advances to half guard.
Robinson drops an elbow to the side of Butikol's head.
Butikol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Butikol.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butikol is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Robinson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butikol looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robinson has picked Butikol up and slammed him! Butikol can't keep hold of the triangle and Robinson manages to pass to side control!
Butikol is trying to improve his position.
Robinson scores with punches from side control.
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robinson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Butikol some visible discomfort.
Robinson working the body and head with strikes.
Robinson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Butikol is rocked!
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butikol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Butikol is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butikol tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.
Butikol seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson trying to control the action but Butikol is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson working the ground and pound.
Butikol is trying to work for a sweep but Robinson has mounted him!
Robinson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oooh a big shot lands for Robinson! Butikol is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Robinson!
Chris Robinson is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Chris Robinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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