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BFT-389: Schooner or Later 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Ka Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McGoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong comes to the cage accompanied by ULTRAMAGNETIC MCs - Ego Trippin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Ka Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McGoo!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGoo to the mat! McGoo manages to get full guard.
McGoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bong.
Bong wants to pass the guard but McGoo is keeping the position.
Bong is working hard here to advance position.
Bong is in close to McGoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong working some strikes from top position.
McGoo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bong passes McGoo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bong works his way into side control.
Bong tries for a kimura but McGoo is defending well.
Bong trying to control the action but McGoo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong working the ground and pound from side control.
Bong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bong wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGoo keeps working.
Bong working the body and head with strikes.
McGoo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bong in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGoo is avoiding damage well.
McGoo is trying to get back to half guard.
Bong throws an elbow but McGoo slips to the side and avoids it well.
McGoo is trying to get back to his feet.
McGoo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Bong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McGoo is trying to escape and Bong transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McGoo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bong! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Ka Bong!
After the big win, El Ka Bong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kangaroo Punch $100 Dollar Sale and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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247 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kwiecinski sprawls well initially but McCallum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCallum working Kwiecinski over with strikes.
McCallum frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kwiecinski manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Kwiecinski is looking to escape.
Kwiecinski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McCallum.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCallum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCallum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kwiecinski 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwiecinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCallum is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Kwiecinski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCallum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCallum throwing strikes but missing.
McCallum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCallum with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCallum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kwiecinski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kwiecinski has McCallum up against the cage in a clinch.
McCallum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kwiecinski leaning against his opponent.
Kwiecinski has McCallum pushed against the cage.
Kwiecinski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McCallum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kwiecinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCallum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
January Kwiecinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McCallum.
McCallum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kwiecinski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kwiecinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCallum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kwiecinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Kwiecinski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kwiecinski.
It looks like Mike McCallum has been cut.
Jab, jab by Kwiecinski - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCallum goes for a double leg but Kwiecinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kwiecinski continues to drive forward.
Kwiecinski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Kwiecinski catches McCallum right on the button with a cross.
McCallum misses with a looping left.
Kwiecinski wants to clinch
and McCallum counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kwiecinski!
Kwiecinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCallum has knee on belly momentarily but Kwiecinski bucks him off and regains half guard.
McCallum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum stops Kwiecinski from getting back to his feet.
McCallum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCallum tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kwiecinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kwiecinski is looking to escape.
Kwiecinski trying to control here.
McCallum wants to advance to full mount but Kwiecinski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McCallum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 January Kwiecinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McCallum's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCallum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kwiecinski avoids it really well and circles away.
McCallum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kwiecinski cracks the inside of McCallum's front leg.
Kwiecinski digs a good body shot into McCallum's ribs.
McCallum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kwiecinski counters with a nice leg kick.
Kwiecinski misses with a two punch combination.
McCallum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwiecinski lands with a right hand.
McCallum keeps the fight on the outside.
McCallum with the counter takedown but Kwiecinski avoids it easily.
Kwiecinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCallum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kwiecinski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kwiecinski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kwiecinski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
January Kwiecinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McCallum.
McCallum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kwiecinski swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwiecinski clinches.
Kwiecinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwiecinski looks to score with a jab to the body but McCallum is just out of range.
January Kwiecinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwiecinski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCallum is rocked!
Kwiecinski clinches up with McCallum and pushes him back against the cage.
McCallum is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwiecinski finish him?
Kwiecinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwiecinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCallum. That did some damage!
Kwiecinski connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks McCallum out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). January Kwiecinski!
A victorious January Kwiecinski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numa comes into the arena with You're Going Down blaring out of the sound system. Carter has chosen Hurricane as his entrance music. Rubin Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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197 lbs
12 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 36 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter has Numa up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Numa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter rushes Numa and presses him up against the cage.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Numa backwards.
Numa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carter working aggressively here.
Numa fails to pull guard.
Carter pulls Numa into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Numa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Numa takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Keiji Numa has been cut.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter darts in looking for a takedown but Numa gets double underhooks and turns Carter into the cage.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter clinches.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Numa tries to sprawl but Carter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Numa is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Numa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Numa wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter escapes and gets back to his feet.
Carter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Numa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Carter wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Numa as Carter shoots in.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Numa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Numa pushes him off.
Numa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carter.
Keiji Numa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubin Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Numa swivels and escapes.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown but Numa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Numa, pushing him back against the cage.
Numa tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter misses with a knee strike.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Numa's head.
Numa is rocked!
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Numa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carter just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Oh Numa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter misses with some punches.
Numa takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Numa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Numa blocks an uppercut.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter instigates a clinch.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter throws an overhand right that has Numa reeling! Carter follows up with more punches and Numa is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rubin Carter!
Rubin Carter made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deangelo Sturtsil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sepultura - Nomad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Henrique Ramos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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163 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deangelo Sturtsil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henrique Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturtsil shoots in for a double leg but Ramos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Sturtsil. Sturtsil gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
Sturtsil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sturtsil somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deangelo Sturtsil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturtsil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deangelo Sturtsil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturtsil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Sturtsil dives in and grabs Ramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes down on Sturtsil's head and hops out.
Ramos throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturtsil fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Ramos. No joy for Sturtsil on that attempt.
Sturtsil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramos defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ramos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturtsil shoots in and drives through. Ramos sprawls well.
Sturtsil avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Sturtsil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramos! But no joy.
Sturtsil misses with a takedown attempt - Ramos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sturtsil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
Ramos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sturtsil moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturtsil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sturtsil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Sturtsil dives in and scores a takedown into Ramos's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil postures up.
Sturtsil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos is keeping the position for now.
Ramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sturtsil postures up in Ramos's guard and throws a big left but Ramos blocks it.
Sturtsil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturtsil is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramos has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos postures up and lands a big shot to Sturtsil's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturtsil has wrist control.
Ramos trying to control but Sturtsil is working from the bottom.
Ramos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sturtsil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sturtsil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturtsil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturtsil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramos stopping the sweep attempt from Sturtsil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sturtsil working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
Sturtsil being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturtsil is retaining full guard.
Sturtsil has his foot on Ramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though.
Sturtsil is trying to control the position but Ramos postures up.
Ramos connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramos passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramos throws a hook but Sturtsil blocks it.
Ramos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sturtsil is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos takes a swing at Sturtsil's ribcage but misses.
Ramos leaves Sturtsil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sturtsil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
Deangelo Sturtsil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Sturtsil. Sturtsil gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deangelo Sturtsil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturtsil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramos tries to avoid it but Sturtsil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramos to the ground. Ramos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturtsil fails with the takedown
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturtsil tries for a takedown but Ramos circles away easily
and Ramos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sturtsil thinking.
Ramos swings for the body but Sturtsil moves out of range.
Sturtsil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturtsil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturtsil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sturtsil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos.
Sturtsil attempts a counter takedown but Ramos avoids it well and moves away.
Ramos tries a low kick but Sturtsil avoids it.
Sturtsil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramos swivels and escapes.
Sturtsil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos unleashes a big counter combination but Sturtsil bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ramos misses the jab.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturtsil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sturtsil with a poor takedown
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Henrique Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Ramos. No joy for Sturtsil on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramos, right into the meat.
Ramos lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturtsil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sturtsil gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Sturtsil tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Ramos is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Sturtsil buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Sturtsil!! Sturtsil is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Ramos throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Ramos!
During a confident post fight interview, Henrique Ramos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Washington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snuffed Out by Streetlife. Mir comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amazing- Kanye West kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Leonard Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington looks to land a body kick but Mir moved away.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mir. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Washington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir controlling from the top position.
Mir trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Mir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mir stays in close to Washington's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mir passes Washington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Washington moves into full guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir is fighting to break Washington's control of his arms but Washington is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Washington wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mir somewhat.
Washington lands a high kick to the side of Mir's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Washington dives into guard, looking to finish.
Mir is rocked!
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Washington has Mir pulled in close to control his posture.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mir wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Washington misses with a kick to the body.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Mir tries to counter it with a takedown but Washington pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mir dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Mir's head and hops out.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington dips to his left and cracks Mir with an uppercut!
Mir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonard Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with a body shot
and Mir counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonard Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Washington is predictable there
and Mir counters with a left and a right that stings Washington.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Washington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Washington connects with a leg kick. Mir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington gets caught flat footed, as Mir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mir drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Mir off! Mir jumps back into Washington's guard.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Mir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Washington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mir has Washington in his guard.
Frank Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.
Mir 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.
Washington is trying to keep Mir in close.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington has Mir pulled in close to control his posture.
Mir forces his way into half guard.
Mir is looking for a kimura but Washington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mir to get the leverage.
Washington wants to control but Mir is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mir trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington wants to control the position but Mir says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mir is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
Mir seems to be working for a kimura but Washington defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Washington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mir with the counter takedown but Washington avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Mir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mir works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Mir tries for a takedown but Washington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washington looks to throw a body kick
and Mir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Mir on that attempt.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
And Mir tries to counter it with a takedown but Washington pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frank Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Washington takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mir.
Leonard Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Washington jabs Mir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Washington leaves Mir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Washington takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Mir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Washington takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
Washington misses with a hook to the body
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Washington won't be happy with that.
Washington prevents Mir from moving into mount.
Washington is trying to control Mir's posture but Mir avoids it.
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mir is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it.
Washington trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington gets full guard.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington trying to control the position here.
Mir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Washington's guard.
Washington holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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 Leonard Washington.
I think Washington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leonard Washington!
Leonard Washington really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BeastMode logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Frank Mir spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry I let you guys down but I'm gonna come back, and I'm gonna be better than ever. Thnk you fans.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August comes to the cage accompanied by Hit 'em up. Kahoohalphala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oktawian August!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by August.
Kahoohalphala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but August circles away quickly and effectively.
Kahoohalphala takes a swing at August's ribcage but misses.
August jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kahoohalphala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but August was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kahoohalphala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kahoohalphala misses with a series of wild punches.
August comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kahoohalphala misses with a jab, cross combination.
August attempts a counter takedown but Kahoohalphala avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahoohalphala stuns August with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
August looks for the body kick but Kahoohalphala saw that one coming.
Kahoohalphala moves out of range of the body kick from August.
A nice side step and Kahoohalphala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
August has been working on his balance at The Shield, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kahoohalphala.
A big left from August misses.
Kahoohalphala scores with a jab. August acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
August uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala 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.
Kahoohalphala connects with a nice looking jab.
Kahoohalphala moves away from the strike by August.
Kahoohalphala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
August takes a swing at Kahoohalphala's ribcage but misses.
Kahoohalphala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
August shoots in but no luck this time.
Kahoohalphala throws a nice looking combination but August bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
August throws an off balance right hand
and August takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kahoohalphala looks to land a left hand but August moved out of range nicely.
Kahoohalphala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
August goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
August's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kahoohalphala under the eye.
It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by August.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala misses with a left hand
and August counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kahoohalphala thinking.
August throws a body kick that misses.
August tries a low kick but Kahoohalphala avoids it.
August throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahoohalphala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent August stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kahoohalphala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
August on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Titus Kahoohalphala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
August fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kahoohalphala is looking for the big counter here.
August moves out of range of the strikes.
August misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but August defends it well.
Kahoohalphala misses with a straight right.
Kahoohalphala shoots for a takedown but August saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kahoohalphala throws a right hand that August ducks under and follows up with a left that August also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from August. Kahoohalphala does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala works the jab nicely.
August buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
August scores with the left hand. Kahoohalphala knows he should have avoided that one.
Kahoohalphala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kahoohalphala looks to score with a jab to the body but August is just out of range.
Kahoohalphala with a hook.
Kahoohalphala misses with a wild combination.
August swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
August defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kahoohalphala.
August drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
August advances position into side control!
August looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kahoohalphala tries to roll over but August keeps him under control.
August is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kahoohalphala tries to roll over but August keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titus Kahoohalphala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
August throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahoohalphala lands a nice looking body shot.
August avoids the body shot from Kahoohalphala.
August lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Kahoohalphala misses.
Kahoohalphala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
August walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
August lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kahoohalphala misses the shot to the body.
August takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by August - just one landing.
Kahoohalphala throws the left hand but August avoids the punch easily.
August scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
August lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahoohalphala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
August takes a swing at Kahoohalphala's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from August.
August throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Titus Kahoohalphala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahoohalphala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
August misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kahoohalphala counter with a right hand.
Kahoohalphala scores with a jab to the head.
August on the wrong end of a nice jab.
August looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
August throws a body punch but Kahoohalphala moves out of range.
Kahoohalphala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
August takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from August.
Kahoohalphala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Titus Kahoohalphala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
August scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and August makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No joy there for Kahoohalphala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahoohalphala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
August fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
August tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahoohalphala was well out of range. Poor timing from August.
Kahoohalphala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
August ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahoohalphala moves away.
Kahoohalphala misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from August as Kahoohalphala shoots in.
No joy there for Kahoohalphala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
August throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
August lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahoohalphala's head.
Kahoohalphala misses with a body punch
and August counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
August walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August misses with a takedown attempt - Kahoohalphala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from August.
August drops his hands momentarily and Kahoohalphala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kahoohalphala throws a hook but August avoids it easily.
August moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kahoohalphala.
August quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
August takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kahoohalphala throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kahoohalphala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
August misses with a hook. Kahoohalphala ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Kahoohalphala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala is in close to August's body, working some short punches and elbows.
August trying to strike off his back.
August working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kahoohalphala.
August working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kahoohalphala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kahoohalphala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
August escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahoohalphala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kahoohalphala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of digs.
Kahoohalphala wants to pass the guard but August is keeping the position.
Kahoohalphala is in close to August's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kahoohalphala looks to throw the jab but August is out of range.
August connects with the punch.
Kahoohalphala gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows August to score an easy takedown into full guard.
August advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a sweep. August is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahoohalphala trying to hold on to August's head to control him but August postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahoohalphala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but August pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard but August has passed into side control.
Kahoohalphala is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahoohalphala regains half guard.
August stalling away here and it's allowed Kahoohalphala to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kahoohalphala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but August has passed into side control.
Kahoohalphala sneaks back into half guard.
Oktawian August overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
August is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kahoohalphala sees it coming and defends easily.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but August is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kahoohalphala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kahoohalphala keeping full guard, as August tries to pass.
August throwing strikes from guard but Kahoohalphala blocks nicely.
Kahoohalphala keeping moving, preventing August from controlling successfully.
August with a flurry of punches that miss.
August has gone for a leg lock! Kahoohalphala slips out almost immediately though and dives into August's guard.
August throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kahoohalphala escapes and throws August's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August tries to bench press Kahoohalphala off him but Kahoohalphala keeps the position.
August sneaks back into half guard.
Kahoohalphala working the head and body with strikes.
August taking some punishment here, with Kahoohalphala in his half guard.
Kahoohalphala working August over with strikes.
Kahoohalphala slips a nice elbow through August's hands, connecting with August's forehead.
August is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kahoohalphala scores with a couple of nice shots.
August tries to get to full guard but Kahoohalphala has control of the leg.
Kahoohalphala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kahoohalphala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
August wants to improve his position but Kahoohalphala is controlling well.
August looking for submissions off his back.
Kahoohalphala wants to take a breather but August is having none of it.
Kahoohalphala slows the pace down in half guard.
Kahoohalphala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kahoohalphala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
August tries to get to full guard but Kahoohalphala has control of the leg.
Kahoohalphala is looking to take a break and control but August is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Titus Kahoohalphala just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala's cut.
That's time! August's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kahoohalphala throws a jab but it's blocked by August.
August takes a swing at Kahoohalphala's ribcage but misses.
Kahoohalphala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kahoohalphala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kahoohalphala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kahoohalphala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahoohalphala misses the shot to the body.
Kahoohalphala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by August.
August feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahoohalphala's calf.
August takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahoohalphala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from August.
Kahoohalphala lands a nice shot to the body.
August looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kahoohalphala misses with a looping right.
Kahoohalphala throws a right hand that misses
and August counters with a series of strikes. Kahoohalphala will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kahoohalphala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by August.
Kahoohalphala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before August has time to react.
Kahoohalphala lands a really nice looking cross but August seems unphased.
Kahoohalphala takes a swing at August's ribcage but misses.
Kahoohalphala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
August swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kahoohalphala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
August ducks under a wild hook from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala cracks August with a good jab.
August bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
August lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kahoohalphala lands an overhand right.
August throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
August throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from August tenderised Kahoohalphala's leg. Kahoohalphala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahoohalphala lands a two punch combo.
August walks into a jab.
Kahoohalphala throws a body shot but no joy.
August shoots in looking for a takedown. Kahoohalphala tries to sprawl out of it but August keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kahoohalphala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kahoohalphala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
August scoring well with a low kick there.
Kahoohalphala swings for the body but August moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from August on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala missing with a left hand there. August was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahoohalphala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kahoohalphala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
August takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kahoohalphala throws out a powerful jab.
Kahoohalphala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from August.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kahoohalphala.
August is rocked!
August feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahoohalphala's calf.
Kahoohalphala throws a shot to the body.
Kahoohalphala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahoohalphala blocks a head kick by August.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala moves forwards but August connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kahoohalphala lands with a cross.
August avoids the body shot from Kahoohalphala.
August misses with a wild body shot.
August throws a nice head kick!
Kahoohalphala is rocked!
That has opened up Titus Kahoohalphala's cut even more.
Kahoohalphala shoots in but no luck this time.
August drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kahoohalphala sprawls and moves away.
Kahoohalphala is still on wobbly legs! Can August finish him?
Kahoohalphala throws a combination that misses
and August counters with a nice body shot.
Kahoohalphala is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
August with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from August - that will leave a mark!
August throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahoohalphala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
August throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahoohalphala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
August keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
August lands with a thumping leg kick.
August lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kahoohalphala falls backwards - clearly groggy! August dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oktawian August!
Oktawian August retains his light heavyweight title!
Oktawian August really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Soul Supremacy Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez's entrance music is Kryptonite. A fine choice. McAlister has chosen Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking as his entrance music. Duncan McAlister has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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259 lbs
36 - 29 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Duncan McAlister!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Velasquez with a poor takedown
and McAlister counters with a one-two to the body.
Velasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McAlister.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but McAlister sprawls well.
McAlister cracks Velasquez with an open hand slap.
McAlister throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
McAlister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez shoots and misses
and McAlister counters with a nice low kick that buckles Velasquez's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez cracks McAlister with a right hand to the side of the head.
Velasquez gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister is trying to get back to full guard.
McAlister felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McAlister wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Velasquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McAlister is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasquez's back!
McAlister has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Velasquez is defending well but eventually McAlister manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Velasquez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duncan McAlister!
Duncan McAlister is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Duncan McAlister thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nobody Nobody. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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19 - 9 - 0 |
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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
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jong misses with a lunging right hand
and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Jong's brow.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar works over Jong with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jong working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Jong keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jong has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Jong has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar is working Jong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jong is rocked!
Lesnar stands up over Jong, holding on to his feet. Lesnar throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Jong is out cold! Lesnar lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Lesnar!
A very excited looking Brock Lesnar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Bandridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios's entrance music is In Waves. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bandridge's choice of entrance music: 6 pack of beer- Hank 3. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
41 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bandridge!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandridge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Chev Chelios has been cut.
Bandridge throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Chelios colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bandridge as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Chelios is left battered and dazed whilst Bandridge and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Bandridge!
Brad Bandridge is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Brad Bandridge gave a big smile as he said 'It's Bandytime baby'.
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