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VCC 10 - Lest We Forget PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kit Jarles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Vanderhose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Vanderhose is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
5 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kit Jarles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Vanderhose!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarles has a takedown stuffed.
Jarles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanderhose.
Vanderhose misses with a few strikes there.
Vanderhose scoring well with a low kick there.
Vanderhose lands a leg kick that knocks Jarles off balance momentarily.
Jarles fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarles. Vanderhose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jarles avoids the head kick by Vanderhose.
Jarles gets the takedown into side control.
Jarles prevents Vanderhose from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanderhose keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarles wants to take a breather but Vanderhose manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jarles.
Jarles trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderhose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanderhose has his feet on Jarles's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jarles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarles scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jarles avoids the head kick by Vanderhose.
Jarles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jarles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Vanderhose's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jarles or perhaps it was just good defense by Vanderhose, which made it look bad.
Vanderhose throws a counter combo.
Jarles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Vanderhose misses
and Jarles counters with a three punch combo that has Vanderhose backing up. Vanderhose nods at Jarles to acknowledge the strikes.
Vanderhose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanderhose tries to land a leg kick but Jarles saw it coming and moves away.
Jarles throwing a counter right hand but Vanderhose manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vanderhose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarles. That did some damage!
Jarles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarles misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarles is breathing heavily.
Jarles misses with a hook. Vanderhose ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose throws a sloppy head kick and Jarles moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Vanderhose.
Vanderhose connects with a high kick.
It looks like Kit Jarles has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Vanderhose.
Vanderhose shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jarles eats them both and turns towards Vanderhose to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jarles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanderhose.
Jarles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vanderhose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vanderhose connects with a high kick.
Vanderhose's coach down at Beast Bar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vanderhose's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vanderhose throws a right and a left that Jarles avoids nicely.
Jarles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanderhose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vanderhose feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jarles's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderhose slaps away a takedown attempt from Jarles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kit Jarles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanderhose moves away.
Vanderhose unleashes a big counter combination but Jarles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vanderhose misses with a head kick.
Jarles throws a big counter combination but Vanderhose scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vanderhose's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vanderhose duly obliges.
Jarles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vanderhose lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vanderhose goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jarles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vanderhose backs up against the cage.
Vanderhose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jarles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vanderhose throws a leg kick which misses Jarles's front leg but catches the back leg as Jarles tries to avoid it.
Jarles throws a combination. Vanderhose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vanderhose. Jarles shrugs it off though.
Vanderhose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanderhose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jarles throws a right and a left that Vanderhose avoids nicely.
Vanderhose misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Casper Vanderhose will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kit Jarles's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jarles avoids the head kick by Vanderhose.
Jarles throws a right and a left that Vanderhose avoids nicely.
Vanderhose is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice jab there from Jarles.
Vanderhose is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jarles avoids the head kick by Vanderhose.
Vanderhose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jarles tries to clinch up but Vanderhose circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanderhose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarles misses with the combination.
Vanderhose throws a series of punches but Jarles moves out of range.
Jarles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderhose tries a head kick but it misses.
Kit Jarles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that misses.
Jarles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanderhose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut there from Vanderhose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarles avoids the head kick by Vanderhose.
Jarles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vanderhose tries to move into range but Jarles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jarles slips a jab and a cross from Vanderhose.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vanderhose.
Vanderhose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jarles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jarles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vanderhose scores with a head kick.
Jarles takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vanderhose takes a swing at Jarles's ribcage but misses.
Jarles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vanderhose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vanderhose, right into the meat.
Jarles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jarles backing away here, and Vanderhose unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarles shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kit Jarles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanderhose cracks a nice hook into Jarles's ribs.
Vanderhose scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanderhose throws a right and a left that Jarles avoids nicely.
Jarles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanderhose.
Vanderhose misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jarles feints a jab promting Vanderhose to slip. Jarles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vanderhose slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vanderhose lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Vanderhose scores with a four punch combination!
Vanderhose is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jarles.
Casper Vanderhose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanderhose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Casper Vanderhose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanderhose feints a jab promting Jarles to slip. Vanderhose then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jarles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vanderhose misses with the combination.
Vanderhose tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vanderhose throws a nice looking combination but Jarles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jarles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jarles misses with a head kick.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vanderhose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jarles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vanderhose backs up against the cage.
Jarles blocks a head kick by Vanderhose.
Jarles throws a head kick that misses.
Jarles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy left from Jarles finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarles blocks a head kick by Vanderhose.
Vanderhose throws a right hand that Jarles ducks under and follows up with a left that Jarles also avoids with ease.
Jarles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jarles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jarles darts in looking for a takedown but Vanderhose gets double underhooks and turns Jarles into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose looks to land a combination. Jarles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jarles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jarles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vanderhose eats them both and turns towards Jarles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vanderhose fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jarles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jarles misses with a double jab.
Jarles takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jarles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vanderhose throws a nice looking combination but Jarles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jarles shoots for a takedown but Vanderhose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vanderhose throws a head kick but Jarles moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanderhose moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jarles cracks Vanderhose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vanderhose dodges the punch combination from Jarles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Vanderhose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kit Jarles'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. This is the final round!
Jarles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vanderhose.
Vanderhose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanderhose lands a high kick!
Vanderhose takes a swing at Jarles's ribcage but misses.
Jarles slips a jab and a cross from Vanderhose.
Jarles scores with a decent looking hook.
Jarles dives in for a single leg takedown but Vanderhose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vanderhose is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jarles thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jarles.
Vanderhose lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jarles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarles blocks a head kick by Vanderhose.
Vanderhose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarles feints and then cracks Vanderhose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanderhose down.
Vanderhose lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vanderhose fakes the leg kick and cracks Jarles in the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vanderhose. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vanderhose tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanderhose swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jarles.
Vanderhose is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jarles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jarles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanderhose circles away quickly and effectively.
Jarles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vanderhose throws a head kick but Jarles moves out of range.
Vanderhose goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanderhose lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jarles takes a step back to recover.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that misses.
Jarles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Vanderhose.
Jarles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarles will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vanderhose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vanderhose lands with a nice combination. Jarles backs away looking to recover.
Kit Jarles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarles throws a body punch but Vanderhose moves out of range.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that half lands.
Vanderhose takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vanderhose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jarles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vanderhose throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kit Jarles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Vanderhose.
Vanderhose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanderhose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vanderhose slips a jab and a cross from Jarles.
Vanderhose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vanderhose wants it to stay on the feet.
Vanderhose has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vanderhose misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Vanderhose.
Vanderhose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarles fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanderhose lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jarles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanderhose walks into a stiff left hand from Jarles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vanderhose.
Vanderhose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jarles takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vanderhose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jarles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanderhose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jarles moves in looking to clinch but Vanderhose pushes him off.
Casper Vanderhose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vanderhose is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jarles.
Vanderhose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarles. That did some damage!
Vanderhose throws a head kick that half lands.
Vanderhose scores with a head kick. Jarles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some wild striking there from Vanderhose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarles jabs Vanderhose right on the nose. Vanderhose blinks but takes it well.
Jarles misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Vanderhose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanderhose 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Vanderhose!
Casper Vanderhose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerem Dertli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin GoldenEyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perrin GoldenEyes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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251 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kerem Dertli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Perrin GoldenEyes!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dertli moves into the clinch.
GoldenEyes stalling against the cage.
Dertli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dertli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Perrin GoldenEyes has been cut.
Dertli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. GoldenEyes just stands there and leans against the cage.
GoldenEyes misses with an elbow over the top.
GoldenEyes pulls guard successfully.
Dertli 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.
Dertli trying to control but GoldenEyes is working from the bottom.
Dertli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes keeping moving, preventing Dertli from controlling successfully.
GoldenEyes has a closed guard, preventing Dertli from standing up.
Dertli trying to control the position from guard on top but GoldenEyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dertli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
GoldenEyes pulls Dertli in to control the position.
Dertli trying to control the position from guard on top but GoldenEyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
GoldenEyes takes the fight into the clinch.
Dertli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
GoldenEyes has Dertli up against the cage in a clinch.
GoldenEyes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dertli is trying to pull guard but GoldenEyes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerem Dertli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
GoldenEyes lands a left hand.
It looks like Kerem Dertli has been cut.
Dertli tries to pull guard but GoldenEyes won't allow it.
Dertli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dertli throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dertli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
GoldenEyes darts in and clinches Dertli up against the cage.
Dertli is trying to pull guard but GoldenEyes has him pressed against the cage.
GoldenEyes stops a takedown attempt from Dertli.
Dertli manages to pull guard.
GoldenEyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dertli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
GoldenEyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dertli 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.
GoldenEyes looking to pass the guard.
Dertli keeping moving, preventing GoldenEyes from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes forces his way into half guard.
GoldenEyes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dertli is squirming around, avoiding GoldenEyes's attempts to control the action.
GoldenEyes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GoldenEyes is landing with some decent strikes but Dertli is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
GoldenEyes cracks Dertli with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin GoldenEyes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dertli misses with a takedown attempt
and GoldenEyes lands a stunning uppercut that sends Dertli to the mat!
Kerem Dertli's cut is getting worse.
GoldenEyes trying to control from half guard but Dertli is working away.
GoldenEyes controlling the action here.
GoldenEyes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dertli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GoldenEyes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dertli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dertli is trying to stand up here but GoldenEyes is controlling him well.
GoldenEyes throwing shots but Dertli is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GoldenEyes controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from GoldenEyes there.
Kerem Dertli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dertli is trying to stand.
Dertli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GoldenEyes on the ground.
GoldenEyes trying to control the action but Dertli is working from the bottom.
GoldenEyes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
GoldenEyes not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
GoldenEyes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
GoldenEyes lands a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Kerem Dertli's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kerem Dertli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Perrin GoldenEyes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Bag looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donny Bag!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Patterson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bag takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bag is rocked!
Patterson lands a huge shot from side control! Bag is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Patterson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob LeMoche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob LeMoche looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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197 lbs
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0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob LeMoche!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeMoche walks into a straight right hand from Stark.
It looks like Bob LeMoche has been cut.
LeMoche shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Stark. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeMoche with a poor takedown
enabling Stark to counter with a crisp jab.
LeMoche looks winded!
LeMoche gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stark scores with a counter punch that sends LeMoche to the canvas! Stark smells blood - he's punishing LeMoche with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! LeMoche has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Stark!
Edward Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonso Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alonso Foreman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alonso Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy cracks Foreman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jimmy Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman looks to land a body kick but Duffy moved away.
Foreman tries to clinch up.
Duffy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Foreman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duffy misses with a low kick.
Foreman shoots and misses
and Duffy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duffy keeps the fight on the outside.
Duffy cracks Foreman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duffy keeps the fight on the outside.
Duffy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Foreman manages to circle out of the way.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Foreman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duffy jabs Foreman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Foreman misses with a few strikes there.
Duffy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Foreman manages to circle out of the way.
Foreman fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foreman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Duffy.
Duffy lands the left hand.
Duffy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy punishes Foreman's body with a nice straight punch.
Foreman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Duffy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Foreman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Foreman pushing down on Duffy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Foreman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Foreman is looking to advance position but Duffy won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman stands up out of the half guard.
Duffy misses with a wild combination.
Foreman misses with a takedown
and Foreman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foreman is defended easily by Duffy.
Jimmy Duffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonso Foreman.
Foreman misses with a takedown
and Duffy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duffy throws a low kick but Foreman avoids it.
Foreman tries for a takedown but Duffy circles away easily
and Duffy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy tries to score with a low kick but Foreman moves his leg out of the way.
Foreman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duffy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foreman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Foreman misses with a takedown
and Duffy counters with a nice uppercut.
Duffy with a nice cross.
Duffy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foreman closes the distance and pushes Duffy back into the cage.
Duffy wants to stall.
Foreman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duffy is trying to break free.
Foreman breaks the clinch.
Duffy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foreman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duffy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Foreman misses with a takedown
and Duffy counters with a nice body shot.
Duffy tests Foreman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duffy.
Foreman rushes Duffy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foreman misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Foreman.
Foreman breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Foreman
and Duffy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duffy lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Duffy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A jab lands there for Duffy.
Duffy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Foreman is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Duffy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Foreman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Foreman is still on wobbly legs! Can Duffy finish him?
It looks like Alonso Foreman has been cut.
Foreman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duffy sprawls well. Duffy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foreman gets slowly back to his feet.
Duffy thuds a left hand into Foreman's body.
Foreman seems to have recovered his senses.
Foreman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duffy to the ground. Foreman is now in Duffy's guard.
Foreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foreman stands up and waves to Duffy to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Duffy does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duffy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foreman can do to turn this around?
Foreman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Foreman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Foreman closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duffy tries to circle away but Foreman has him pinned against the cage.
Duffy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foreman's efforts to push away.
Duffy looking to stall.
Foreman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Duffy.
Duffy stuns Foreman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Foreman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Duffy can't do much from the bottom here.
Foreman advances to full mount.
Duffy is looking to improve his position but Foreman isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foreman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Foreman locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Duffy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonso Foreman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kemba Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cucurucucu Paloma. The key to victory for Luis Gracia has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
207 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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22
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Gracia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kemba Walker!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracia tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Gracia. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Gracia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Gracia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Kemba Walker has been cut.
Gracia tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker walks into a straight right hand from Gracia.
Gracia is looking to clinch.
Walker checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracia tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Gracia moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walker is in Gracia's guard.
Gracia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracia being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracia is looking to stand up but Walker isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Gracia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker trying to control but Gracia is working from the bottom.
Gracia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control but Gracia is working from the bottom.
Walker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracia wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracia is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracia keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracia is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Gracia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracia defends it well.
Gracia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracia.
Gracia misses with a double jab.
Gracia tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracia is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gracia wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracia fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Gracia.
And Walker tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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 Luis Gracia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kemba Walker'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.
Gracia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracia tries to clinch up.
Walker with the counter takedown but Gracia avoids it easily.
Gracia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracia struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries for a kimura but Gracia is defending well.
Gracia is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gracia regains half guard there - taking advantage of Walker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Walker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracia is looking to improve his position.
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.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Gracia is working away.
Gracia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walker looking to sit in guard and control but Gracia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Gracia from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Walker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracia forces his way into half guard.
Walker wants to control but Gracia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracia stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gracia tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Luis Gracia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracia tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Walker's head.
Gracia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracia.
Walker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracia is looking to clinch.
Walker feints the counter takedown.
Gracia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kemba Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walker stands up over Gracia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kemba Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kemba Walker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gracia tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracia is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Gracia tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Luis Gracia is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Gracia misses.
Gracia slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracia tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walker checks it well.
Walker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracia struggling a bit here.
Walker tries to advance to mount but Gracia denies him.
You can see the frustration on Gracia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracia is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker is working for a kimura but Gracia is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracia tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracia trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracia defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracia throws a head kick that misses.
Gracia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walker.
Gracia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Walker with the counter takedown but Gracia avoids it easily.
Gracia tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracia trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Gracia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracia working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gracia keeps moving.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
Walker has gone for a leg lock! Gracia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walker's guard.
Gracia trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker pulls Gracia in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemba Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walker 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemba Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Crown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
230 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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19
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
Experienced |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oliver Crown!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly pushes Crown up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly wants the takedown. Crown is fighting it off but Kelly persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Crown's guard against the cage.
Kelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crown's guard.
Crown controlling the position well.
Crown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly passes Crown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kelly passes to full mount!
Crown regains half guard.
Crown manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crown holds on and takes a little breather.
Kelly advances position into side control!
Kelly slows the pace down.
Crown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nice strikes from Crown there.
Crown misses with a head shot. Kelly uses the momentum to regain guard.
Crown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kelly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crown defends well.
Crown throws a big elbow that misses.
Kelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crown is looking to advance position but Kelly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Crown is trying to escape the mount.
Crown tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Kelly landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crown is bucking up trying to escape but Kelly cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crown working to try and regain half guard.
Kelly tries to control but Crown wriggling away.
Kelly working for a submission but Crown is keeping him at bay.
Crown bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crown landing with the ground and pound.
Crown throws a big elbow that misses.
Crown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
Crown tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Crown is looking to work some ground and pound but Kelly has wrist control.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Crown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crown chips away with some ground and pound.
Crown chips away with some ground and pound.
Crown arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kelly's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oliver Crown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muh Texii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sledgehammer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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19
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
225 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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
4 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texii goes for a double leg but Kennedy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kennedy continues to drive forward.
Texii feints and as Kennedy raises his hands in defense, Texii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Texii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Texii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
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.
Kennedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Texii is controlling him.
Texii wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
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.
Texii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Texii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muh Texii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy tries to clinch up.
Kennedy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Texii.
Texii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Texii closes the distance and clinches up with Kennedy, looking for a takedown. Texii pushes Kennedy against the cage but Kennedy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Texii backing away here, and Kennedy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muh Texii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
Texii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kennedy defends well and Texii ends up having to push Kennedy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kennedy feints a counter leg kick.
Texii drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kennedy is looking to stand up but Texii isn't so interested in that idea.
Texii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Texii postures up and lands a big shot to Kennedy's brow.
Texii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Texii prevents Kennedy from getting back to his feet.
Texii postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy wants to stand but Texii is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Texii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kennedy wants to stand but Texii is controlling the position.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Texii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Texii tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Texii.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Texii moves out of range easily.
Texii drops his shoulder and cracks Kennedy with a huge uppercut! Kennedy goes down! Can Texii finish him?
Kennedy is rocked!
Texii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kennedy is still in real trouble! Can Texii finish him?
Texii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kennedy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Texii controls the pace.
Texii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been informed that Kennedy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Texii wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Texii chips away with some ground and pound.
Texii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kennedy wants to stand and escape but Texii is having none of it.
Texii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Texii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Texii shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Texii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kennedy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Texii somewhat.
Kennedy wants to clinch up but Texii keeps it at a distance.
Texii shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muh Texii dominated that round.
That's time! Texii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Texii keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Texii shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Texii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Texii keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Texii circles away.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Texii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Texii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy tries to clinch up.
Texii fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy wants to get back to striking at distance but Texii won't allow it.
Texii lands an elbow that stopped Kennedy in his tracks for a moment.
Texii lands an elbow inside.
Texii goes for a takedown attempt but Kennedy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muh Texii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Texii is having none of it.
Texii looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Kennedy feints a counter leg kick.
Texii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kennedy quickly recovers to half guard.
Kennedy is trying to stand back up but Texii is controlling him
Texii is looking for a kimura here.
Texii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Texii is controlling the pace.
Texii is trying to control. Kennedy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Texii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Texii is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Texii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kennedy is looking to escape.
Kennedy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Texii is landing with some decent strikes but Kennedy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Texii is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kennedy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kennedy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Texii lands with some strikes.
Texii lands a big shot to the head and Kennedy winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Muh Texii!
A very excited looking Muh Texii rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alf Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alf Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hayes there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Michael Hayes has been cut.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hayes shoots in but no luck this time.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stewart wants to stand up but Hayes is controlling the position.
Hayes wants to control but Stewart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stewart decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hayes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stewart tries to avoid it but Hayes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stewart to the ground. Stewart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hayes darts in looking for a takedown but Stewart gets double underhooks and turns Hayes into the cage.
Stewart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hayes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stewart pinned against the cage. Stewart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michael Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart rushes Hayes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes is trying to drag Stewart to the mat but Stewart just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hayes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stewart prevents it.
Stewart leaning against his opponent.
Stewart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hayes checks the leg kick.
Stewart lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hayes on the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Stewart has knocked Hayes down with a huge combo! Stewart steps away and waves a wobbly Hayes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hayes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes darts in looking for a takedown but Stewart gets double underhooks and turns Hayes into the cage.
Oh Hayes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hayes tries to move into range but Stewart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart moves into range and clinches up with Hayes.
Stewart pulls guard.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet but Hayes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hayes seems to have got his legs back now.
Hayes passes Stewart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hayes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hayes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hayes seems to be working for a kimura but Stewart defends the submission attempt.
Stewart looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stewart sees it coming and defends easily.
Hayes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stewart kicks Hayes off and gets back to his feet.
Hayes shoots in looking for a takedown but Stewart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hayes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hayes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hayes sprawls well. Hayes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.
Stewart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayes doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stewart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stewart defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Stewart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stewart jabs at Hayes's body.
Stewart is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hayes dives in for a single leg takedown but Stewart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stewart stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayes. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart cracks Hayes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stewart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayes.
Hayes shoots and misses
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayes tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Stewart clinches up against the cage.
Hayes wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alf Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Hayes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hayes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hayes gets a takedown into half guard.
Hayes is trying to control the action in half guard but Stewart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stewart is looking to escape.
Stewart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayes wants to work for an arm triangle but Stewart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hayes is working for a kimura but Stewart is defending it quite comfortably.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hayes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stewart defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart pushes Hayes off and gets back to his feet.
Stewart lands a jab to Hayes's midsection.
Alf Stewart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stewart circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hayes.
Stewart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stewart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes shoots for a takedown but Stewart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stewart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Stewart.
Stewart scores with a one two! Hayes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stewart wants to land a leg kick but Hayes is out of range.
Hayes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hayes shoots in but no luck this time.
Stewart leaves Hayes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hayes shoots in and drives through. Stewart sprawls well.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stewart as he jumps to the side.
Stewart cracks Hayes with an open hand slap.
Stewart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
Stewart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stewart dives in and grabs Hayes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes down on Stewart's head and hops out.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stewart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stewart.
Stewart lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Stewart sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stewart moves into the clinch.
Stewart manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Stewart lands.
Stewart with a hook.
Hayes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stewart circles away.
Hayes dives in and grabs Stewart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes down on Hayes's head and hops out.
Stewart lands with a straight right. Hayes didn't see that one coming.
Stewart cracks Hayes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayes attempts a counter takedown but Stewart avoids it well and moves away.
Stewart has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hayes tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stewart appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stewart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayes doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes blocks a leg kick.
Stewart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hayes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to move into range but Stewart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hayes goes for a double leg but Stewart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stewart continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hayes.
Stewart cracks Hayes with a good jab.
Stewart scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hayes shoots and misses
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Michael Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes has a takedown stuffed.
Hayes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hayes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stewart's waist but Stewart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayes off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart has managed to clinch.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stewart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alf Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Hayes's cut.
That's time! Hayes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stewart looks to land a body kick but Hayes moved away.
Hayes shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart tries to sprawl out of it but Hayes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
Stewart gets a clinch.
Hayes wants to take the fight to the mat but Stewart manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart lands with a left to the head.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stewart wants it to stay on the feet.
Stewart steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hayes.
Stewart lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.
Hayes goes for a double leg but Stewart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stewart continues to drive forward.
Hayes sets himself, and Stewart steps forward looking for the clinch! Hayes avoids it this time.
Hayes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hayes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stewart connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart lands a head shot.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stewart thuds a left hand into Hayes's body.
Stewart cracks Hayes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hayes fails with the takedown
and Stewart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stewart.
Stewart pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now.
Hayes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hayes prevents Stewart from getting back to his feet.
Hayes looking to pass the guard.
Hayes passes Stewart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Hayes sits in half guard.
Hayes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stewart is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hayes is working for a kimura but Stewart is defending it quite comfortably.
Hayes wants to work for an arm triangle but Stewart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hayes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet.
Michael Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alf Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart pushes Hayes off and gets back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Stewart there.
Hayes shoots in but Stewart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
Hayes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stewart defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Stewart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stewart circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hayes or perhaps it was just good defense by Stewart, which made it look bad.
Alf Stewart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayes checks a leg kick nicely.
Hayes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stewart stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayes. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes misses with a jab to the body
and Stewart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stewart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stewart darts in and clinches Hayes up against the cage.
Hayes can't get the takedown.
Stewart gets underhooks to prevent Hayes's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alf Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stewart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alf Stewart!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liyak Rhust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Bite It You Scum by GG ALLIN. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Hogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liyak Rhust!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Rhust misses.
Hogan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rhust ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhust shoots in but Hogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rhust misses with a looping right.
Hogan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hogan looks to land a body kick but Rhust moved away.
Hogan slips under a jab from Rhust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhust. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogan tried to counter with a leg kick but Rhust avoided it.
Hogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhust.
Nice defenses there by Rhust.
Rhust darts in looking for a takedown but Hogan gets double underhooks and turns Rhust into the cage.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan thumps Rhust with a low kick.
Rhust cracks Hogan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhust looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhust throws out the jab.
Rhust scores with a jab to the head.
Rhust shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hogan is pressing down on Rhust's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhust tries to free his leg and advance position but Hogan is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhust can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhust throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhust throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Rhust from controlling successfully.
Rhust cracks Hogan with a solid left hand.
Rhust must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rhust slips nicely into half guard.
Rhust is stalling here. Hogan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhust seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hogan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhust holding on.
Hogan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rhust tries to bench press Hogan off him but Hogan keeps the position.
Rhust is not content to let Hogan control the position.
Hogan working away.
Hogan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rhust is trying to escape the mount.
Hogan goes for an armbar but Rhust turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rhust.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhust trying to move into half guard but instead Hogan has managed to sweep!
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhust is retaining full guard.
Rhust really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhust tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liyak Rhust will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hogan slips under a jab.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hogan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rhust just manages to avoid it.
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
Rhust misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Rhust coming out on top.
Rhust misses with a combination
and Hogan counters with a low kick, right behind Rhust 's knee.
Liyak Rhust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhust.
Rhust closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hogan's guard.
Rhust postures up in Hogan's guard and throws a big left but Hogan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhust throws a big elbow that misses.
Liyak Rhust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhust doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhust manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hogan has his foot on Rhust's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhust works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhust lands a couple of digs.
Hogan trying to control the position.
Hogan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Rhust throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Rhust from controlling successfully.
Rhust postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhust.
Rhust throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hogan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hogan throws a head kick that half lands.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Rhust.
As Rhust backs away, Hogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Rhust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Hogan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rhust throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhust misses with a takedown
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Rhust was not able to check.
Rhust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hogan has time to react.
Rhust looks for a takedown but Hogan sprawls well.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rhust closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hogan's guard.
Rhust trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan controlling from the top position.
Hogan passes Rhust's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hogan slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhust has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hogan is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liyak Rhust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhust.
Rhust looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
Rhust misses with a low kick.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Rhust misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan throws a counter high kick but Rhust was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hogan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhust.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhust throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it.
Rhust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhust just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhust goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Rhust.
As Rhust looks to move away, Hogan throws a big counter combo bu Rhust just gets out of the way.
Rhust misses with a straight right.
Liyak Rhust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Rhust doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Rhust was not able to check.
Rhust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hogan staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhust looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
A solid body kick from Hogan.
Rhust looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hogan is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hogan.
Rhust misses with a shot to the body
and Hogan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhust.
Rhust is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hogan defending well as Rhust loads up on a big left hand.
Hogan lands with a slapping head kick.
Rhust misses with a right hand
and Hogan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rhust really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhust looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
Rhust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Rhust.
Rhust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hogan.
Rhust swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hogan moves out of range as Rhust strikes.
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhust misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rhust throws a right hand that misses
and Hogan counters with a nice body kick.
Rhust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhust.
Rhust shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogan pinned against the cage. Hogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rhust just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHogan.
Joe Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liyak Rhust.
Hogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhust closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Rhust's shoulder, as Rhust tries to avoid the shot.
Hogan thumps Rhust with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Liyak Rhust just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hogan moves out of range as Rhust strikes.
Hogan tried to counter with a leg kick but Rhust avoided it.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Rhust misses with a lunging right hand
and Hogan counters with a low kick, right behind Rhust 's knee.
Rhust misses with a hook to the body
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Rhust was not able to check.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Rhust.
And Hogan counters with a quick kick to the body but Rhust blocks it.
Hogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhust throws a combination that misses
and Hogan counters with a good, hard body kick but Rhust shrugs it off.
Rhust has his takedown stuffed
and Hogan counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hogan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rhust is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rhust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhust.
Hogan connects with a looping right hand.
Rhust swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan delivers a nice body kick.
Hogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joe Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Rhust moves out of range easily.
Rhust throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Rhust backs away, Hogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rhust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhust misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hogan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhust.
Rhust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Hogan was looking to counter with a kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhust gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogan counters with a head kick. That will keep Rhust thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
An inside leg kick lands from Hogan.
Rhust swinging wildly here.
Hogan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rhust misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhust shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hogan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joe Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liyak Rhust.
Rhust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogan cracks the inside of Rhust's front leg.
Hogan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhust's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rhust tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hogan defends well and Rhust ends up having to push Hogan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hogan blocks a jab.
Hogan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rhust shoots in looking for a takedown. Hogan tries to sprawl out of it but Rhust keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hogan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogan throwing a counter right hand but Rhust manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhust. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Rhust tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hogan defends well and Rhust ends up having to push Hogan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hogan is looking for a counter combo.
Rhust takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
Hogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Rhust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhust.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Rhust throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hogan had his way with Liyak Rhust in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan takes one to the side of the head.
Rhust throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily.
Hogan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rhust throws a poor cross that misses
and Hogan counters with a low kick, right behind Rhust 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Rhust misses with an uppercut
and Hogan counters with an inside leg kick.
Hogan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhust throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Rhust was not able to check.
Rhust is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fighters circling - Rhust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhust blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Rhust looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhust swings widly with a right hand
and Hogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Rhust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhust misses the target.
Rhust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhust shoots in but Hogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhust.
Rhust jabs Hogan right on the nose. Hogan blinks but takes it well.
Rhust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Rhust.
Rhust lands with an uppercut that bounces Hogan off the cage and back into range.
Rhust throws a poor cross that misses
and Hogan counters with an inside leg kick.
Hogan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hogan is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
Joe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhust throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Rhust backs away, Hogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rhust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hogans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Rhust saw that one coming.
Rhust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhust scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rhust throws a poor cross that misses
and Hogan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rhust misses with a hook to the body
and Hogan counters with a nice body kick.
Hogan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hogan.
Hogan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhust.
As Rhust backs away, Hogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhust.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhust blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Rhust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Liyak Rhust is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rhust throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily.
Hogan slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Hogan.
I think Rhust 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liyak Rhust!
Liyak Rhust is the new welterweight champion!
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