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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colton Tyrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Loens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loens has chosen Rocky theme song as his entrance music. Colton Tyrone has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colton Tyrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rudy Loens!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loens tries to clinch up but Tyrone circles away and keeps his distance.
Loens tries to clinch but Tyrone is having none of it.
Tyrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loens moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone pushes him off.
Loens throws a series of punches but Tyrone moves out of range.
Tyrone moves into the clinch successfully.
Loens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loens looks to clinch
and Tyrone counters with a single leg into guard. Loens didn't expect that.
Tyrone prevents Loens from getting back to his feet.
Loens looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tyrone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Loens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyrone is keen to just control but Loens is a slippery customer.
Tyrone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Loens tries to kick Tyrone off but Tyrone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone drops an elbow to the side of Loens's head.
Loens wants to get back to his feet.
Loens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Loens tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone attempts a counter takedown but Loens avoids it well and moves away.
We've been informed that Loens 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.
Tyrone lands a glancing blow to the side of Loens's head.
Tyrone looks for a takedown but Loens sprawls well.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyrone seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loens is not content to let Tyrone control the position.
Tyrone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Loens!
Tyrone landing strikes from the mount and Loens is in trouble!
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!
Tyrone won't let Loens get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Loens is squirming around, avoiding Tyrone's attempts to control the action.
Tyrone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone is really struggling to control Loens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Loens is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Loens tries to hold on but Tyrone postures up.
Loens is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tyrone trying to control but Loens is having none of it.
Loens really wants to buck Tyrone off and get back to his feet.
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.
Tyrone looking to finish Loens with some ground and pound. This is bad for Loens!
Tyrone is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyrone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rudy Loens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone looks to land a combination. Loens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Loens is rocked!
Loens clinches.
Tyrone successfully pulls guard.
Tyrone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyrone's guard.
Tyrone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Tyrone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Loens moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone pushes him off.
Tyrone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Loens tries to clinch up.
Loens clinches up against the cage.
Loens has Tyrone pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Loens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tyrone tumbling to the mat - Loens dives into Tyrone's guard.
Tyrone trying to keep a closed guard but Loens is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loens wants to stand and escape but instead Tyrone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Loens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Loens, up you get!
Tyrone darts in looking for a takedown but Loens gets double underhooks and turns Tyrone into the cage.
Tyrone shoots in looking for a takedown. Loens tries to sprawl out of it but Tyrone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loens rushes Tyrone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyrone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Loens smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Tyrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyrone attempts a counter takedown but Loens avoids it well and moves away.
Colton Tyrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loens can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone controls the action.
Tyrone is trying to maintain a safe position but Loens gets an underhook and turns Tyrone into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loens misses with a knee strike.
Loens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loens forces Tyrone back against the cage and clinches.
Tyrone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loens is looking to clinch.
Tyrone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loens wants to clinch
and Tyrone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyrone fails with the takedown.
Loens tries to clinch but Tyrone moves out of range.
Tyrone misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loens tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyrone's waist but Tyrone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loens off to one side.
Loens has Tyrone up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loens clinches up against the cage.
Loens tries to break free but Tyrone pushes him back against the cage.
Tyrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loens has him pressed against the cage.
Loens is trying to drag Tyrone to the mat but Tyrone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Loens struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone.
Tyrone scores with a hook to the body.
Tyrone breaks the clinch.
Tyrone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loens tries to clinch up.
Loens tries to clinch
and Tyrone counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loens as he avoids it easily.
Loens moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone pushes him off.
Loens moves into range and clinches up with Tyrone.
Tyrone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loens can do to turn this around?
Tyrone blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone.
A short uppercut from Tyrone.
Loens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Loens lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Loens fails to land.
Loens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loens stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyrone. Tyrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Loens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyrone defends well and Loens ends up having to push Tyrone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Colton Tyrone is winning the standup battle so far.
Loens is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyrone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Loens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Loens doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyrone circles away.
Tyrone misses with a takedown attempt - Loens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyrone tries to clinch up but Loens circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyrone tries to clinch but Loens moves out of range.
Loens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyrone.
Tyrone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loens.
Loens clinches up with Tyrone and pushes him back against the cage.
Loens lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone is trying to break the clinch but Loens has him pressed against the cage.
Loens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyrone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyrone gets tackled into the cage by Loens. Loens maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tyrone as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loens is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyrone has double underhooks.
Loens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Loens.
Loens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyrone after a bit of a struggle.
Tyrone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loens is looking to clinch but Tyrone is avoiding it.
Loens moves into the clinch.
Tyrone manages to break the clinch.
Tyrone rushes Loens and presses him up against the cage.
Tyrone tries for a takedown but Loens manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Tyrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyrone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone is trying to drag Loens to the mat but Loens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Loens misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone is trying to push Loens away but Loens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone's elbow.
Loens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loens prevents Tyrone from breaking the clinch.
Loens decides to pull guard.
Tyrone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyrone has managed to get both his arms back between Loens's legs - danger averted.
Loens is wriggling around but Tyrone manages to pass to half guard.
Loens tries to kick Tyrone off but Tyrone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Loens is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone prevents Loens from improving his position.
Tyrone stands up from half guard.
Loens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyrone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tyrone wants to control from the top but Loens keeps moving.
Loens pushes Tyrone off and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Tyrone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loens tries to clinch up but Tyrone circles away and keeps his distance.
Loens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyrone throws a front kick that sends Loens stumbling back into the cage.
Loens tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loens defends it nicely.
Loens scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyrone is fending him off so far but Loens persists. Nope, Tyrone circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyrone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Loens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Loens!
After winning the bout, Rudy Loens thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Colton Tyrone had this to say: 'I'm going to fuck you up boy!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilad Shalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Rolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shalit comes into the arena with MC Sapinho - Gilad Shalit blaring out of the sound system. Seth Rolt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilad Shalit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Rolt!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolt.
Rolt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shalit defends well and Rolt ends up having to push Shalit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Shalit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Rolt with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Rolt misses.
Shalit throws a nice looking combination but Rolt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rolt wants to counter the offense by Shalit and move into the clinch position.
Shalit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Shalit. No joy for Rolt on that attempt.
Gilad Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Rolt.
Rolt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shalit counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rolt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shalit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shalit wants it to stay on the feet.
Shalit scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolt tries to clinch up.
Shalit misses with a double jab.
Rolt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shalit misses the shot to the body.
Rolt tries a head kick but it misses.
Rolt misses with a body kick.
Rolt ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Rolt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shalit pinned against the cage. Shalit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Rolt.
A counter left hand to the body from Shalit misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolt walks into a straight right hand from Shalit.
Shalit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shalit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rolt tries to clinch up but Shalit circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shalit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rolt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rolt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Shalit. No joy for Rolt on that attempt.
Rolt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rolt misses with a few strikes there.
Rolt looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shalit sprawls well. Shalit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rolt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Shalit there.
Shalit lands with a right hand.
Rolt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shalit defends well and Rolt ends up having to push Shalit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Shalit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rolt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Shalit.
Rolt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rolt scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Shalit.
Shalit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rolt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shalit drops Rolt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rolt looks back up at him and smiles so Shalit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rolt is rocked!
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!
Rolt walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Shalit swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gilad Shalit!
After the fight, Gilad Shalit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Dew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brian's choice of entrance music: Borneo Head Hunter Theam Song 4. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuart Dew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Brian!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brian but Brian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dew.
Dew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dew is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brian.
It looks like Stuart Dew has been cut.
Dew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brian pinned against the cage. Brian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Dew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brian lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dew is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brian's half guard.
Dew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brian is refusing to be controlled, as Dew sits in half guard.
Brian won't allow Dew to pass to mount.
Dew with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brian makes his way to full guard, as Dew worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brian dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brian is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dew has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brian is looking to defend but Dew has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brian! Dew pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brian taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stuart Dew!
Alan Brian spoke after the fight, saying 'I enjoy this. The fan so awesome too. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grease Lighting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grease Lighting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lighting does no damage.
Lighting swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Lighting throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lighting misses with the combination.
Lighting digs a good hook to Kennedy's body.
Nice body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy has managed to clinch.
Lighting lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lighting works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lighting is trying to break free.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lighting.
Kennedy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lighting is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
Lighting wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Lighting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy keeps control of Lighting as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
Lighting wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lighting wants to break free but Kennedy has control.
Kennedy scores a nice knee to the body.
Lighting is breathing heavily.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands an elbow that stopped Lighting in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kennedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy gets through Lighting's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Kennedy.
A short left from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lighting blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Lighting controls the action.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Lighting avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the cage.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennedy crunches a lovely knee into Lighting's ribcage.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lighting backwards.
Lighting prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Lighting avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy lands a good knee to the midsection. Lighting won't want to take too many of those.
Kennedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lighting's face.
It looks like Grease Lighting has been cut.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lighting controls his hands.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Lighting controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lighting takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lighting's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kennedy obliges.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lighting avoids it.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy gets through Lighting's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lighting lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy tries to work over Lighting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lighting's face.
Kennedy lands a good knee to the midsection. Lighting won't want to take too many of those.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Lighting avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the cage.
Lighting takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Lighting's head.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lighting blocks an elbow strike.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lighting lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy lands a left hand.
Lighting can't break the clinch.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head.
Lighting has had enough of the clinch but Kennedy keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grease Lighting's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lighting swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lighting on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lighting wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lighting avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy lands a damaging elbow.
Lighting working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lighting is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennedy has double underhooks.
Lighting is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy lands an elbow just above Lighting 's eye.
We've been informed that Kennedy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kennedy lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lighting is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling him.
Lighting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kennedy instigates a clinch.
Lighting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Lighting misses
and Kennedy counters with a two punch combo.
Lighting takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kennedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kennedy rushes Lighting and presses him up against the cage.
Lighting tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kennedy lands with a left to the head.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy lands an elbow inside that Lighting shrugs off.
Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lighting.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Kennedy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kennedy connects with a knee to the head.
Lighting is rocked!
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Lighting is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy working Lighting over with knees to the body.
Kennedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kennedy dips a shoulder and cracks Lighting with a mighty uppercut! Lighting falls back against the cage and Kennedy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lighting is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kennedy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Kennedy!
Bryan Kennedy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Putra Rajasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Barbu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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178 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Putra Rajasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Barbu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbu clinches with his opponent.
Rajasa wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbu is stalling here.
Rajasa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barbu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barbu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rajasa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rajasa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rajasa!
Barbu is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbu prevents Rajasa from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajasa wants to control but Barbu is keeping him busy.
Barbu is looking to reverse the position.
Rajasa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rajasa is working Barbu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barbu tries to bench press Rajasa off him but Rajasa keeps the position.
Rajasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbu keeps working.
Barbu sneaks back into half guard.
Barbu gets full guard.
Barbu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rajasa defends it easily.
Barbu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rajasa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rajasa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rajasa throwing strikes from guard but Barbu blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajasa wants to stand and escape but instead Barbu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rajasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbu drops back looking for a leg! Rajasa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rajasa manages to kick Barbu off! Barbu jumps back into Rajasa's guard.
Barbu trying to control but Rajasa is working from the bottom.
Barbu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rajasa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rajasa has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajasa is posturing up here but Barbu has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rajasa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rajasa has to tap! Slick submission there by Barbu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjamin Barbu!
Our winner, Benjamin Barbu, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liyak Rhust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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171 lbs
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181 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liyak Rhust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Jaso!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaso throws a head kick that misses.
Jaso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhust.
Rhust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaso was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhust.
Jaso shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaso is looking to clinch.
Jaso slips a jab from Rhust.
A nice side step and Jaso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rhust is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhust misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Rhust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Jaso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhust has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhust there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Rhust.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhust scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rhust working away.
Rhust working the ground and pound but Jaso is defending the strikes.
Rhust has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jaso parries the strikes from Rhust easily there. Rhust is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jaso to escape.
Jaso wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rhust misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jaso is trying to control Rhust's posture but Rhust avoids it.
Rhust grinds an elbow into Jaso's temple.
Rhust lands a nice forearm strike.
Rhust knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaso on the ground.
Rhust misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Rhust crashes against the mat.
Jaso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jaso sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rhust blocks the strikes from Jaso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhust throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaso is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rhust stops Jaso from getting back to his feet.
Jaso has one foot on Rhust's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jaso throws a lazy head kick
and Rhust counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jaso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rhust lands a couple of digs.
Rhust stops Jaso from standing up.
Jaso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhust is one step ahead there.
Jaso wants to stand but Rhust is controlling the position.
Rhust throwing strikes but missing.
Rhust connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhust is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jaso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhust lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rhust won't allow Jaso to sweep him here.
Rhust won't allow Jaso to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jaso trying to control the position here.
Rhust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhust trying to control but Jaso is working from the bottom.
Rhust controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jaso trying to control the position here.
Rhust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhust won't allow Jaso to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaso.
A punch combination from Rhust misses.
Rhust misses with an uppercut. Jaso saw that one coming.
Jaso throws a counter combo.
Rhust just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhust looks to throw the jab but Jaso is out of range.
Rhust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Jaso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jaso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhust at a distance.
Jaso looks for a takedown but Rhust sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liyak Rhust dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rhust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaso blocks a jab.
Jaso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhust misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Rhust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaso manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Jaso. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Rhust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaso avoids the body shot from Rhust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhust fails with the takedown.
Liyak Rhust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhust missing with a left hand there. Jaso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jaso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaso wants to stand up but Rhust has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jaso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhust's head.
Jaso throwing shots but Rhust is blocking nicely.
Jaso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhust wants to get back to full guard.
Liyak Rhust overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhust is holding on to half guard well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jaso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhust is looking for a sweep. Jaso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaso working over Rhust with some ground and pound. Rhust looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rhust keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaso can do to turn this around?
Jaso thows a huge punch but Rhust dodges it nicely.
Jaso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaso thows a huge punch but Rhust dodges it nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhust closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhust missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jaso pushes Rhust off looking to stand but Rhust dives back in and keeps control.
Rhust content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaso wants to control but Rhust is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rhust wants to control but Jaso is keeping him busy.
Jaso gets full guard.
Jaso wants to stand up but Rhust is controlling him.
Jaso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rhust postures up in Jaso's guard and throws a big left but Jaso blocks it.
Rhust wants to control from the top but Jaso keeps moving.
Jaso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhust manages to get himself to full guard.
Jaso throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jaso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaso is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhust has wrist control.
Rhust tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhust trying to control the position here.
Jaso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhust working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaso.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rhust preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Rhust.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhust misses the target.
Jaso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rhust fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaso on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Jaso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jaso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rhust defends well and Jaso ends up having to push Rhust into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rhust throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaso! But no joy.
Rhust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaso.
Jaso takes one to the chin there.
Jaso slips a jab from Rhust.
Jaso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhust circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhust jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhust digs a good body shot into Jaso's ribs.
Rhust connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaso. Jaso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhust.
Jaso misses with a shot to the body
and Rhust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhust fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Jaso does no damage.
Rhust cracks Jaso with a good jab.
Carlos Jaso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rhust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaso connects with a body shot.
Jab by Rhust.
Liyak Rhust is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhust fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick by Jaso misses
and Rhust counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jaso!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rhust's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rhust slips a nice elbow through Jaso's hands, connecting with Jaso's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaso pushes Rhust off looking to stand but Rhust dives back in and keeps control.
Rhust is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rhust is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jaso is trying to stand.
Jaso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rhust is working away from the top position though.
Jaso tries to kick Rhust off but Rhust keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhust seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jaso wants to improve his position but Rhust is controlling well.
Jaso keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhust works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jaso is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaso regains half guard.
Jaso is refusing to be controlled, as Rhust sits in half guard.
Rhust lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rhust missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rhust scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Carlos Jaso has been cut.
Jaso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rhust scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaso is refusing to be controlled, as Rhust sits in half guard.
Rhust seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhust looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaso is trying to control but can't.
Rhust controlling the pace.
Rhust wants to take a breather but Jaso is having none of it.
Rhust missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jaso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jaso is looking to improve his position.
Jaso won't allow Rhust to pass to mount.
Rhust thows a huge punch but Jaso dodges it nicely.
Jaso taking some punishment here, with Rhust in his half guard.
Rhust is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liyak Rhust showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rhust has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liyak Rhust!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muh Texii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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18
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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24
245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muh Texii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Santos!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texii misses the jab.
Santos shoots for a takedown but Texii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Texii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away.
Texii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Texii stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos 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.
Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Texii was covering up waiting for the punch and Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Texii is on top in guard.
Texii slips nicely into half guard.
Santos gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texii controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Texii is stalling in the full guard.
Texii wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Texii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Texii postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Texii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Texii controls from within his opponent's guard.
Texii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Texii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Texii wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Texii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Texii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muh Texii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Texii shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Texii closes the distance and clinches.
Texii lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Bruno Santos has been cut.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Texii wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muh Texii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Texii has double underhooks.
Texii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Texii looking for a takedown.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Texii.
Santos tries to break free but Texii pushes him back against the cage.
Texii tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Texii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Texii throws an elbow but misses.
Texii prevents Santos from breaking the clinch.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Texii.
Santos prevents a body shot from Texii.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Texii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Texii misses the jab.
Texii drives through with a takedown into Santos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Texii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Texii throwing strikes but missing.
Texii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Texii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Texii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muh Texii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos lands a jab to Texii's midsection.
Texii has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Texii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos throws a big counter head kick but Texii avoids it with no problem.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Texii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Texii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muh Texii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Texii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Texii feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Texii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Texii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Texii trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Muh Texii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Texii connects with a couple of short punches.
Texii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santos wants to sweep here but Texii controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Texii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Texii throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Texii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Texii.
Texii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Santos pulls guard.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Texii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Texii controls from within his opponent's guard.
Texii's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Texii trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Texii 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.
Texii works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos striking off his back but it's not causing Texii any problems.
Texii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Texii stops Santos from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Texii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Texii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Texii wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Texii seems to be looking for submissions.
Texii lands with a punch from half guard.
Texii works his way into side control.
Santos is trying to control Texii's posture but Texii avoids it.
Texii controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muh Texii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Texii swivels and escapes.
Bruno Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Texii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Texii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Texii throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Texii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Texii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Texii trying to control the position.
Texii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Texii throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Texii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Texii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos trying to control the position.
Texii trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Texii looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Texii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Texii is now in half guard.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Texii passes to full mount!
Texii lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Texii looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Texii landing strikes, looking to finish!
That has opened up Bruno Santos's cut even more.
Texii connects with a bit shot that sees Santos covering up! More strikes from Texii and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Texii is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muh Texii!
After the fight, Muh Texii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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