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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kochanowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sting Of The Bumblebee. Canthropus has chosen Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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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
31 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 38 - 2, fighting out of London, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab.
Canthropus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kochanowski avoids the head kick by Canthropus.
A shot to the liver by Canthropus. Beautiful body shot.
Kochanowski lands with a straight right. Canthropus didn't see that one coming.
Canthropus misses with a lunging right hand
and Kochanowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kochanowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Canthropus's head.
Kochanowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zen Balance Monastery in the buildup to the fight.
Canthropus lands a head shot.
Kochanowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski walks into a straight right hand from Canthropus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canthropus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canthropus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canthropus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kochanowski controls his hands.
Kochanowski avoiding damage as Canthropus throws knees to the body.
Kochanowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canthropus's defenses.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kochanowski avoids it.
A short uppercut from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Canthropus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kochanowski lands an elbow just above Canthropus 's eye.
It looks like Pithe Canthropus has been cut.
Kochanowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
Canthropus stalling.
Canthropus tries a body shot but Kochanowski blocks it.
Kochanowski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kochanowski lands a nice elbow.
Kochanowski lands an elbow just above Canthropus 's eye.
Canthropus lands with a light punch inside.
Canthropus lands a body shot.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Kochanowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kochanowski lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canthropus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kochanowski controls his hands.
Canthropus trying to control the position but instead, Kochanowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Canthropus into the cage.
Kochanowski stalling in the clinch.
Canthropus lands a good knee to the midsection. Kochanowski won't want to take too many of those.
Canthropus throws an elbow that misses.
Kochanowski stalling in the clinch.
Kochanowski works on Canthropus's body with a couple of short punches.
Kochanowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kochanowski avoids it.
Canthropus trying to control the position but instead, Kochanowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Canthropus into the cage.
Canthropus looking to stall.
Canthropus is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kochanowski has denied him.
Kochanowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Canthropus taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus takes an elbow to the temple.
Canthropus stalling against the cage.
Kochanowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canthropus's defenses.
Kochanowski lands a damaging elbow.
Canthropus is trying to stall.
Canthropus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pithe Canthropus.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Kochanowski scores with a jab.
Canthropus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Canthropus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kochanowski is looking to counter punch.
Kochanowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kochanowski.
Canthropus misses with some punches.
Kochanowski lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canthropus lands an elbow inside that Kochanowski shrugs off.
Canthropus blocks an elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kochanowski avoids it.
Kochanowski throws an elbow that misses.
Canthropus tries to land knees in the clinch but Kochanowski avoids the damage to the body.
Canthropus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kochanowski backwards.
Canthropus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kochanowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Canthropus looking to stall.
Kochanowski lands a damaging elbow.
Kochanowski lands a left hand.
Kochanowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Canthropus dodges an elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Canthropus misses with a knee to the head.
Canthropus looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janek Kochanowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pithe Canthropus's cut.
That's time! Kochanowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kochanowski moves forwards but Canthropus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kochanowski connects with a looping right hand.
Canthropus misses with a left hand
enabling Kochanowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Canthropus is rocked!
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canthropus is still on wobbly legs! Can Kochanowski finish him?
Kochanowski misses with an uppercut.
Canthropus seems to have recovered his senses.
Kochanowski lands a hook that stumbles Canthropus back into the cage. Kochanowski follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Canthropus to the canvas! Kochanowski pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Canthropus has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Janek Kochanowski!
After the big win, Janek Kochanowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Pithe Canthropus stepped up to the mic, saying 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Wolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parvati Mellia (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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152 lbs
16 - 13 - 2 |
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171 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jonas Wolter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Parvati Mellia!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolter clinches with his opponent.
Mellia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolter is working for takedown but Mellia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mellia prevents the takedown attempt.
Mellia lands with a short shot to the head.
Mellia is struggling to control the position.
Wolter is working for takedown but Mellia is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Wolter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mellia swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolter wants to take the fight to the mat but Mellia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wolter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mellia stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolter goes for a takedown attempt but Mellia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mellia tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Wolter misses.
Wolter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mellia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wolter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mellia as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mellia missing with a left hand there. Wolter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolter delivers a nice body kick.
Mellia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mellia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wolter misses with a hook.
Jonas Wolter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolter closes the distance and clinches up with Mellia, looking for a takedown. Wolter pushes Mellia against the cage but Mellia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mellia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mellia keeps the fight on the outside.
Mellia defending well as Wolter loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mellia! But no joy.
Wolter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mellia avoids it really well and circles away.
Parvati Mellia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mellia avoids the body shot from Wolter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wolter does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolter drops his hands momentarily and Mellia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mellia blocks a jab.
Mellia misses with a hook.
Mellia moves away from the strike by Wolter.
Mellia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Wolter.
Wolter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mellia misses the shot to the body.
Wolter throws a jab when Mellia was well out of range.
Mellia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mellia blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Mellia misses.
Wolter misses with a takedown attempt - Mellia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Mellia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mellia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mellia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wolter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mellia slips under a jab from Wolter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mellia at a distance.
Wolter ducks under a wild hook from Mellia.
Mellia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wolter can pounce on him.
Mellia lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolter staying out of range there.
Wolter misses with a body shot
and Mellia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mellia looks to throw the jab but Wolter is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Wolter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolter misses with a shot to the body
and Mellia counters with a straight right hand.
Mellia looks to land a right hand but Wolter moved out of range.
Wolter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mellia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wolter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mellia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mellia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wolter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mellia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mellia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mellia prevents it.
Wolter tries for a takedown but Mellia manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mellia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter breaks the clinch.
Wolter misses with a straight left.
Wolter throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mellia cracks a nice hook into Wolter's ribs.
Mellia throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolter.
Wolter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mellias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Wolter.
Wolter rushes Mellia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolter blocking some punches.
Wolter wants to take the fight to the mat but Mellia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mellia misses with a punch on the inside.
Mellia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolter backwards.
Wolter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mellia after a bit of a struggle.
Mellia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mellia after a bit of a struggle.
Wolter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mellia lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mellia.
Mellia lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parvati Mellia dominated 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolter misses the target.
Mellia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mellia.
Wolter is rocked!
Wolter is aggressively charging in as Mellia backs up avoiding any damage. Mellia tosses out a jab and Wolter runs right into it face first! Wolter is out cold! Mellia dropped down on all fours and is barking in Wolter's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parvati Mellia!
Our winner, Parvati Mellia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn's entrance music is Muay Thai fight music. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 32 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Vasara!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chaowanungkarn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasara is trying to break the clinch but Chaowanungkarn is controlling him.
Vasara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasara is trying to break the clinch but Chaowanungkarn is controlling him.
Chaowanungkarn tries a knee to the head but Vasara blocks it.
Chaowanungkarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vasara managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasara avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the body.
Chaowanungkarn dodges an elbow strike from Vasara.
Chaowanungkarn trying to stall but Vasara improves his position.
Chaowanungkarn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vasara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaowanungkarn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasara backwards.
Vasara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasara lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Vasara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasara lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy head kick and Vasara moves out of range easily.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with low kicks.
Vasara looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vasara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses.
Vasara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chaowanungkarn lands a leg kick that knocks Vasara off balance momentarily.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to slow Vasara down with leg kicks.
Vasara throws a body punch but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range.
Chaowanungkarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick.
Vasara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Chaowanungkarn.
Vasara pushes Chaowanungkarn up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaowanungkarn.
Vasara prevents a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Vasara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara darts in and clinches Chaowanungkarn up against the cage.
Vasara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasara avoids the damage to the body.
Chaowanungkarn tries to throw a body punch but Vasara avoids it by throwing Chaowanungkarn back against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasara.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Vasara misses with a punch to the body.
Vasara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chaowanungkarn tries a body shot but Vasara blocks it.
Chaowanungkarn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vasara up against the cage.
Vasara breaks the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn clinches up with Vasara and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasara is trying to break free.
Chaowanungkarn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vasara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vasara lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara lands a nice knee to the body.
Vasara managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Vasara is trying to break the clinch but Chaowanungkarn is controlling him.
Vasara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chaowanungkarn throws a shot to the body.
Vasara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasara misses with a few strikes there.
Chaowanungkarn avoids the body shot from Vasara.
Chaowanungkarn throws a solid leg kick but Vasara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Chaowanungkarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chaowanungkarn takes a swing at Vasara's ribcage but misses.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vasara. Those never looked like landing.
Chaowanungkarn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vasara looks to land a combination but Chaowanungkarn avoids it well.
Vasara forces Chaowanungkarn back against the cage and clinches.
Vasara can't break the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Vasara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasara is looking to control Chaowanungkarn's arms but Chaowanungkarn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vasara has his back to the cage.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasara is trying to break the clinch but Chaowanungkarn is controlling him.
Chaowanungkarn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vasara avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn prevents Vasara from breaking the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chaowanungkarn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasara.
Vasara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasara avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vasara can't break the clinch.
Vasara is trying to force a seperation but Chaowanungkarn has the dominant position.
Vasara is trying to force a seperation but Chaowanungkarn has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn dominated that round.
That's time! Chaowanungkarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chaowanungkarn moves into the clinch successfully.
Chaowanungkarn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasara's efforts to push away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn tries to stall but Vasara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vasara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaowanungkarn avoids the body shot from Vasara.
Chaowanungkarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chaowanungkarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasara moves out of range of the body kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Vasara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chaowanungkarn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vasara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaowanungkarn gets tackled into the cage by Vasara. Vasara maintains the clinch.
Vasara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vasara avoiding damage.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasara avoids it.
Vasara manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara drives through and clinches with Chaowanungkarn against the cage.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a knee to the head.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasara avoids the damage to the body.
Vasara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaowanungkarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasara.
Chaowanungkarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasara is just out of range.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick.
Vasara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vasara blocks a head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Vasara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chaowanungkarn with a body shot.
Chaowanungkarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chaowanungkarn moves into the clinch.
Vasara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a wild body shot.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a leg kick. Vasara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasara swinging wildly here.
Vasara tries to score with a low kick but Chaowanungkarn moves his leg out of the way.
Vasara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chaowanungkarn tried to score with a low kick but Vasara checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
Vasara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasara's efforts to push away.
Chaowanungkarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasara can do to turn this around?
Chaowanungkarn crunches a lovely knee into Vasara's ribcage.
Vasara tries to circle away but Chaowanungkarn has him pinned against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasara.
Chaowanungkarn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vasara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaowanungkarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vasara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vasara clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Vasara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasara's sensitive parts.
Vasara misses with the combination.
Vasara misses with a double jab.
Vasara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chaowanungkarn blocks the body kick.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vasara is breathing heavily.
Chaowanungkarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chaowanungkarn thuds his shin into the meat of Vasara's side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Sami Vasara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Vasara misses with a series of wild punches.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to wear down Vasara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vasara moves into range and clinches up with Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasara avoids the damage to the body.
Vasara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaowanungkarn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasara breaks the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters circling a little - Vasara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chaowanungkarn lands a head kick. Vasara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Sami Vasara has been cut.
Chaowanungkarn throws a wild body kick that Vasara sees coming a mile off.
Vasara lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vasara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vasara misses with a kick to the body.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasara.
Chaowanungkarn checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chaowanungkarn scores with a leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn darts in and clinches Vasara up against the cage.
Vasara managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the position but instead, Vasara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chaowanungkarn into the cage.
Chaowanungkarn keeps control of Vasara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sami Vasara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vasara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasara lands a body shot.
Chaowanungkarn throws a push kick but Vasara slaps the foot to one side.
Vasara tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick but Vasara moves out of range.
Chaowanungkarn stuns Vasara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vasara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasara misses with a wild body shot.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a looping right hand.
Sami Vasara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaowanungkarn tries to move into range but Vasara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chaowanungkarn is able to avoid easily.
Vasara fails to land with a series of punches.
Chaowanungkarn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Chaowanungkarn.
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!
Chaowanungkarn scores with a spinning back kick!
Vasara checks a low kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Vasara misses with an uppercut.
Vasara misses with a body kick.
Vasara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn throws a front kick that sends Vasara stumbling back into the cage.
Vasara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chaowanungkarn throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice jab there from Chaowanungkarn.
Vasara misses with an uppercut.
As Vasara tries to get set, Chaowanungkarn tries to push him back and clinch up but Vasara manages to avoid the attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to chop away at Vasara's legs.
Vasara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a single shot there.
A good leg kick by Chaowanungkarn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chaowanungkarn scoring well with a low kick there.
Chaowanungkarn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chaowanungkarn scrambles back to his feet.
Vasara fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasara misses with a double jab.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaowanungkarn jabs at Vasara's body.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a body shot.
Chaowanungkarn digs a good hook to Vasara's body.
Vasara throws a looping overhand right but Chaowanungkarn ducks down to avoid it.
Chaowanungkarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasara. That did some damage!
Vasara tries to keep at a distance but Chaowanungkarn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasara.
Chaowanungkarn prevents Vasara from breaking the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body punch.
Chaowanungkarn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vasara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasara is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaowanungkarn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasara avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasara avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasara is defending well for now.
Chaowanungkarn scores a nice knee to the body.
Chaowanungkarn taking a breather.
Vasara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the body.
Chaowanungkarn keeps control of Vasara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chaowanungkarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chaowanungkarn lands a good knee to the midsection. Vasara won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn avoiding damage.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow just above Vasara 's eye.
Chaowanungkarn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaowanungkarn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasara blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Chaowanungkarn.
Nice body punch from Chaowanungkarn - that landed with a thud.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasara avoids the damage to the body.
Sami Vasara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaowanungkarn is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasara gets an underhook and turns Chaowanungkarn into the cage.
Vasara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaowanungkarn's elbow.
Vasara can't break the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Vasara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vasara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasara lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suchart Chaowanungkarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaowanungkarn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
After the big win, Suchart Chaowanungkarn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Tokyo United Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Its Time for War. Manny Pacquiao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seth Duplesris's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Duplesris!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duplesris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Duplesris.
Pacquiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duplesris.
Pacquiao cracks Duplesris with an open hand slap.
It looks like Seth Duplesris has been cut.
Duplesris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacquiao.
Duplesris fails to land with a series of punches.
Duplesris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiao circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacquiao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duplesris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pacquiao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duplesris is rocked!
Pacquiao closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Duplesris out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Pacquiao!
Our winner, Manny Pacquiao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vahan Karamyenyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karamyenyan has chosen Bonecrusher - Saw Theme Remix as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahan Karamyenyan!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell blocks the body kick.
Howell blocks a leg kick.
Karamyenyan misses with a low kick.
Karamyenyan misses with a kick to the body.
Howell looks to land a left hand but Karamyenyan moved out of range nicely.
Karamyenyan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Howell takes a step back to recover.
Howell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karamyenyan has time to react.
Howell connects with the punch.
Nice body kick from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan misses with the body kick
and Howell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karamyenyan throws a sloppy head kick
and Howell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karamyenyan tries to land a front kick but Howell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karamyenyan throws an off balance right hand
and Howell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karamyenyan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Howell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howell loads up on a big right hand but Karamyenyan slips the punch.
Karamyenyan with the counter takedown but Howell avoids it easily.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howell blocks a head kick by Karamyenyan.
A little feinted left hand from Howell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell lands the left hand.
Karamyenyan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Howell.
Karamyenyan is rocked!
Karamyenyan throws a head kick but Howell moves out of range.
Josh Howell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karamyenyan misses with a right hand
enabling Howell to counter with a crisp jab.
Karamyenyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Howell finish him?
Howell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Howell misses the jab.
Howell throws a body punch but Karamyenyan moves out of range.
Karamyenyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Howell avoids the body shot from Karamyenyan.
Howell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karamyenyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karamyenyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Howell misses the target.
A head kick misses from Karamyenyan.
Howell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karamyenyan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Howell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howell misses with a hook.
Karamyenyan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice cross by Howell.
Karamyenyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howell checks a leg kick.
Howell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Howell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karamyenyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karamyenyan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Howell scores with a decent looking hook.
Howell scores with the left hand. Karamyenyan knows he should have avoided that one.
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Karamyenyan.
Howell misses with a straight right.
Howell misses with an uppercut.
Howell blocks the body kick.
Howell throws a body shot but no joy.
Karamyenyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karamyenyan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Howell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karamyenyan tests Howell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Howell throws an overhand right that lands on Karamyenyan's shoulder, as Karamyenyan tries to avoid the shot.
Karamyenyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karamyenyan throws the kick towards the body but Howell avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell lands with a hook. Karamyenyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Howell misses with a hook.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick but Howell moves out of range.
Howell misses with a looping left.
Karamyenyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Howell, as that shot connected.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick but Howell moves out of range.
Karamyenyan missing with a left hand there. Howell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karamyenyan keeps Howell at a distance using the push kick.
Karamyenyan misses with a low kick.
Karamyenyan misses with a low kick as Howell jumps back.
Karamyenyan throws an overhand right that lands on Howell's shoulder, as Howell tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Howell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan misses with a leg kick
and Howell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karamyenyan lands with a kick to the temple. Howell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karamyenyan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howell defends well and Karamyenyan ends up having to push Howell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Howell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karamyenyan looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karamyenyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan looks to throw a body kick
and Howell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Howell misses the target.
Karamyenyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Howell defends it well.
Karamyenyan scores with a push kick.
Karamyenyan shoots for a takedown but Howell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howell checks a leg kick.
Howell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howell blocks a head kick by Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses.
Karamyenyan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karamyenyan duly obliges.
Howell lands with a right hand.
Howell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Howell moves away from the strike by Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howell misses with a straight left.
Howell works the jab nicely.
Howell sizes up Karamyenyan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Howell does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Howell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karamyenyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Howell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karamyenyan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Karamyenyan throws a leg kick but Howell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Howell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karamyenyan can do to turn this around?
Karamyenyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karamyenyan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Howell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karamyenyan wants to slow Howell down by chopping away at his legs.
Howell avoids the head kick by Karamyenyan.
Nice defenses there by Karamyenyan.
Howell throws out a loose jab but Karamyenyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karamyenyan throws a wild body kick that Howell sees coming a mile off.
A head kick from Karamyenyan lands but Howell takes it in his stride.
Karamyenyan misses with a body kick.
Howell just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamyenyan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan darts in looking for a takedown but Howell gets double underhooks and turns Karamyenyan into the cage.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Howell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howell catches Karamyenyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karamyenyan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell takes a swing at Karamyenyan's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan is looking to chop away at Howell's legs.
Karamyenyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Howell is looking to counter punch.
Josh Howell is winning the standup battle so far.
Howell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karamyenyan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Howell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Howell looks to land a combination but Karamyenyan avoids it well.
Howell scores with a jab to the body.
Karamyenyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Karamyenyan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Howell has got the better of the exchanges.
Howell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Howell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karamyenyan's hands.
Howell looks to land a right hand but Karamyenyan moved out of range.
Karamyenyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Howell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vahan Karamyenyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howell with a hook.
Howell scores with a jab. Karamyenyan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karamyenyan has time to react.
Howell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Howell punishes Karamyenyan's body with a nice straight punch.
Karamyenyan throws a front kick aimed at Howell's knee but Howell avoids it well.
Karamyenyan throws a low kick but Howell moves out of range easily.
Karamyenyan throws a looping overhand right but Howell ducks down to avoid it.
Howell lands with a shot to the body.
Karamyenyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karamyenyan tries to land a front kick but Howell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Howell cracks Karamyenyan with an open hand slap.
Karamyenyan looks to throw a body kick
and Howell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karamyenyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karamyenyan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Howell throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell slips a jab and a cross from Karamyenyan.
Howell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karamyenyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karamyenyan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Howell steps in with a hook that catches Karamyenyan right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Howell follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Karamyenyan looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Howell!
After winning the bout, Josh Howell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Digital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digital comes into the arena with Wu Tang Clan - Y'all Been Warned blaring out of the sound system. Jokinen has chosen You Know You're Right - Nirvana as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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176 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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35
180 lbs
25 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Digital!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orpo Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Digital misses.
Jokinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Digital loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Digital cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
Digital connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jokinen. Jokinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped Digital's head back.
Jokinen with a hook.
Jokinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen.
Digital looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Digital throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Digital misses with a straight right.
Digital 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.
A big left from Digital misses.
Jokinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Digital.
Digital throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Digital connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Digital pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Digital misses the target.
Crunch! Jokinen slams his shin into Digital's torso.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Digital doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bobby Digital is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Digital throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokinen is rocked!
Bobby Digital seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Digital with an uppercut!
Digital swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Digital.
Jokinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Digital.
Jokinen looking to score a takedown here. Digital is defending well but Jokinen drives through and ends up in Digital's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Digital looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jokinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Digital is a slippery customer.
Digital avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jokinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Digital is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura but Digital is defending well.
Jokinen not doing much here.
Jokinen thows a huge punch but Digital dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digital is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Jokinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Digital is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Digital knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jokinen is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Digital.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jokinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Digital moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Digital appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Digital.
Digital 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.
Digital shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Digital drops his hands momentarily and Jokinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Digital lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Digital keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Digital throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Digital throws out the jab.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Digital misses its intended target.
Digital scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Digital tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Digital digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Digital moves out of range of the body kick.
As Jokinen tries to get set, Digital tries to push him back and clinch up but Jokinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Digital tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Digital lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
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 Bobby Digital will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Digital takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Digital dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Digital throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Digital.
Jokinen with the counter takedown but Digital avoids it easily.
Digital explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Digital.
A telegraphed right hand from Digital misses the target.
Digital cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Digital fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Digital. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
Digital misses with a hook.
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!
A combination from Digital does no damage.
Digital throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Digital pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Digital throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Digital scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jokinen is breathing heavily.
Digital avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jokinen lands a jab to the head.
Digital listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Digital thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Digital lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jokinen. Digital pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Digital!
Bobby Digital decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Knope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kryptonite. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
260 lbs
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28
250 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Knope!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knope tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velasquez is in Knope's guard.
Knope is wriggling around but Velasquez manages to pass to half guard.
Knope trying to control but Velasquez postures up.
Knope wants to improve his position but Velasquez is controlling well.
Velasquez wants to pass to mount but Knope is defending the position.
Velasquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope trying to hold on to Velasquez's head to control him but Velasquez postures up.
Knope tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope 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!
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Knope misses with an elbow to the head.
Velasquez trying to control but not successfully.
Velasquez is trying to get back to his feet but Knope has full control of the position and if anything, Velasquez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knope is working the ground and pound. Can Velasquez escape?
Knope lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Knope.
Velasquez tries to roll but Knope sticks to his back.
Knope wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Velasquez rolls, trying to escape but Knope keeps control of the position.
Knope throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Knope is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope working for the choke.
Velasquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Velasquez is working hard here to advance position.
Knope punches the canvas rather than the man.
Velasquez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Even with his hooks in, Knope manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Velasquez is taking damage to the body and head.
Velasquez prevents Knope from getting a body triangle.
Knope throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Knope landing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez prevents Knope from getting a body triangle.
Velasquez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Velasquez can't escape the position.
Knope struggling to land strikes to the head as Velasquez covers up.
Velasquez is in bad spot here.
Knope lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Knope working for a choke but Velasquez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knope working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Velasquez rolls, trying to escape but Knope keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez covers up after that shot from Knope.
Knope doesn't have the hooks in and Velasquez manages to turn into his guard.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez is pushing down on Knope's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knope is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velasquez looks to land a strike but Knope avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez preventing the sweep.
Knope keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez throws a strike but Knope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Knope dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knope finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Velasquez lands with a straight right. Knope didn't see that one coming.
Knope leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knope darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knope trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knope lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knope wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez keeps working.
Velasquez trying to hold on to Knope's head to control him but Knope postures up.
Knope stalling.
Knope prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Knope lands strikes from half guard.
Knope working the head and body with strikes.
Knope is trying to control. Velasquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez taking some punishment here, with Knope in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Knope lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knope is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knope seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knope is looking to advance position but Velasquez won't allow it.
Velasquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knope.
Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Knope.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Knope is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ben Knope has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knope wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.
Velasquez gets back to full guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Knope from controlling successfully.
Knope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Velasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knope's corner calls for a 1-2. Knope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knope scores with a crisp jab that stopped Velasquez in his tracks.
Velasquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knope.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Velasquez working over Knope with some ground and pound. Knope looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez trying to control from Knope's half guard. Knope has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Knope keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knope swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Knope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Knope.
Velasquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knope avoids it really well and circles away.
Knope dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velasquez. That did some damage!
Knope dips to his left and cracks Velasquez with an uppercut!
Velasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knope scores with a head kick.
Knope clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Knope lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope is trying to drag Velasquez to the mat but Velasquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knope misses with an elbow strike.
Knope throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knope as Velasquez tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Knope looking to slow down the pace here.
Velasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Velasquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knope gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knope misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knope.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velasquez.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knope has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Knope sprawls well.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Knope tries to sprawl out of it but Velasquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope lands a nice looking body shot.
Velasquez gets tackled into the cage by Knope. Knope maintains the clinch.
Velasquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knope smiles and moves away.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knope tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knope dives in and scores a takedown into Velasquez's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knope postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Velasquez has his foot on Knope's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knope works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez wants to control the position but Knope says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Velasquez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Knope escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Knope!
Knope lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knope connects with a decent elbow.
Knope trying to control the position but Velasquez is working away.
Knope lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Velasquez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Knope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knope working away.
Check out the look on Knope's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Velasquez wants to control but Knope postures up.
Knope cracks Velasquez with a big elbow.
Knope wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Velasquez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Knope asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knope lands some shots froms side control.
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Knope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Knope's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knope working Velasquez over with strikes.
Ben Knope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knope wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasquez strikes from the bottom but Knope uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Knope scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Knope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knope 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Knope!
After winning the bout, Ben Knope thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rubey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Rubey told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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38
260 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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270 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Rubey!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubey throws a body punch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubey swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown. Rubey fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Rubey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rubey manages to kick Rodrigo Nogueira off! Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back into Rubey's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rubey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rubey keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubey has control of Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Rubey keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rubey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of digs.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Rubey is keeping the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodrigo Nogueira is in close to Rubey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rubey 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.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Rubey is working from the bottom.
Rubey has momentary wrist control but Rodrigo Nogueira slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigo Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Rubey blocks nicely.
Rubey is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
Rodrigo Nogueira pushing down on Rubey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubey wants to improve his position but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling well.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rubey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Rubey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a nice elbow through Rubey's hands, connecting with Rubey's forehead.
Rubey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubey has wrist control.
Rodrigo Nogueira works over Rubey with some ground and pound from guard.
Rubey is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodrigo Nogueira scoring with some ground and pound.
Rubey is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rubey's head.
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control from Rubey's half guard. Rubey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rubey's head.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working Rubey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rubey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira has his feet on Rubey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rubey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rubey throws a hook but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rubey scores with a jab to the body.
Rubey throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubey misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chris Rubey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubey throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Rubey is quick to defend against it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rubey.
Rubey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodrigo Nogueira on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodrigo Nogueira's guard now, I'm sure.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubey wants to pass the guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rubey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubey defends it easily.
Rubey throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigo Nogueira blocks nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira working for a triangle but Rubey defends it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubey stands and steps away. Rodrigo Nogueira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rubey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodrigo Nogueira did well to prevent Rubey getting side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to escape.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to kick Rubey off but Rubey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubey is thwarting Rodrigo Nogueira's attempts to control the position.
Rubey working over Rodrigo Nogueira with some ground and pound. Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigo Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rubey wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira has an active guard here but Rubey has managed to pass into half guard.
Rubey trying to control from half guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to hold on to Rubey's head to control him but Rubey postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rubey connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigo Nogueira's temple.
Rubey wants to stand up but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigo Nogueira moves into full guard.
Rubey tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigo Nogueira is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rubey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rubey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rubey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
A good leg kick by Rubey.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a counter takedown but Rubey avoids it well and moves away.
Rubey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rubey throws the kick towards the body but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it.
Rubey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodrigo Nogueira was covering up waiting for the punch and Rubey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubey stands and steps away. Rodrigo Nogueira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rubey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodrigo Nogueira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rubey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants the takedown. Rubey is fighting it off but Rodrigo Nogueira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rubey's guard against the cage.
Rubey looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubey, not yet.
Rubey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Rubey with a solid left hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Rubey blocks nicely.
Rubey wants to sweep here but Rodrigo Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Rubey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodrigo Nogueira distracts Rubey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodrigo Nogueira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubey's head.
Rubey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubey's head.
Rubey 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.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Rubey can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodrigo Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rubey wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira passes into side control, despite Rubey's attempt to control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Rubey with a big elbow.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position but Rubey is working away.
Rodrigo Nogueira working the body and head with strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodrigo Nogueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rubey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rubey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodrigo Nogueira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rubey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodrigo Nogueira connects with a decent elbow.
Rubey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rubey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rubey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo Nogueira landing punches.
Rubey is rocked!
Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rubey goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rodrigo Nogueira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
A victorious Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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