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DFC 23: Torn Asunder PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom has chosen Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tom!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tom has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tom dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tom.
Tom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Tom walks into a jab.
Tom moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sean Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Tom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Tom on that attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Tom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones throws a combination. Tom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tom looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Tom fails with the takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones cracks Tom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tom is rocked!
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tom.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Tom looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tom is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Tom seems to have recovered his senses.
Tom shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Tom's head back.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tom somewhat.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tom eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Tom's belly button to the back.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones is looking to chop away at Tom's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Tom should have avoided that one.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Tom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Tom backs away looking to recover.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Tom colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Jones as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Tom is left battered and dazed whilst Jones and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anaru Parata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Curtin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anaru Parata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dani Curtin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parata missing with a left hand there. Curtin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Curtin staying out of range there.
Curtin moves forwards but Parata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parata throws the left hand but Curtin avoids the punch easily.
Curtin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Curtin throws a poor cross that misses
and Parata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curtin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Curtin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parata.
Parata just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parata.
Parata misses with an uppercut. Curtin saw that one coming.
Curtin moves out of range as Parata strikes.
Parata misses with an uppercut
and Curtin counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parata misses with a hook
and Curtin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtin throws a lazy right hand but Parata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parata misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parata throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtin moves out of range of the strikes.
Parata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Curtin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parata's calf.
Good leg kick by Curtin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parata throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curtin counters with a good low kick that Parata was not able to check.
Curtin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parata moves away.
Curtin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curtin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parata throws out the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Curtin. Parata shrugs it off though.
Parata misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Curtin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Curtin.
Parata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtin missing with a left hand there. Parata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parata looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtin is just out of range.
Parata avoids the head kick by Curtin.
Parata swings for the body but Curtin moves out of range.
Curtin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtin takes one to the side of the head.
Parata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtin misses the shot to the body.
Curtin throws a head kick but Parata moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtin.
Parata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parata missing with a left hand there. Curtin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curtin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anaru Parata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curtin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Parata with a hook.
Parata misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anaru Parata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parata misses with an uppercut. Curtin saw that one coming.
Parata misses with a looping right.
Parata throws a body shot but no joy.
Parata swings for the body but Curtin moves out of range.
Parata misses with a right hand
and Curtin counters with a nice leg kick.
Curtin scoring well with a low kick there.
Parata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtin was well out of range. Poor timing from Parata.
Curtin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parata misses with an uppercut
and Curtin counters with an outside leg kick.
Parata misses with a straight left.
Parata misses with a hook.
Parata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curtin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parata. That did some damage!
Parata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parata misses with a hook
and Curtin counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parata looks to land a left hand but Curtin moved out of range nicely.
Curtin slips under a jab.
Curtin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parata throws a lazy uppercut
and Curtin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parata loads up on a big right hand but Curtin slips the punch.
Curtin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parata moves away from the strike by Curtin.
Parata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtin.
Parata misses with a looping right.
Curtin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Anaru Parata will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Parata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtin's head backwards.
Parata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parata misses the shot to the body.
Curtin scores with a hook.
Curtin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Curtin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Parata misses with a right hand
and Curtin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Curtin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parata.
Curtin fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtin ducks under a wild hook from Parata.
Parata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Parata there.
Curtin misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtin throws a hook but Parata blocks it.
Curtin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parata throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtin.
Parata misses with an uppercut
and Curtin counters with a straight right hand.
Curtin throws a low kick, looking for Parata's leg but Parata calmly moves out of range.
Parata thuds a left hand into Curtin's body.
Curtin with a poor takedown
and Parata counters with a stiff right hand.
Parata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parata throws a series of punches but Curtin avoids them all with ease.
Curtin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anaru Parata is winning the standup battle so far.
Parata misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parata misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Curtin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtin throws a right hand that Parata ducks under and follows up with a left that Parata also avoids with ease.
Curtin is breathing heavily.
Parata takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parata misses with a leg kick
and Curtin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Parata ducks right into an uppercut from Curtin.
Nice defenses there by Parata.
Parata throwing a counter right hand but Curtin manages to avoid it.
Parata throws a shot from downtown. Curtin moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Parata.
Parata throws a jab when Curtin was well out of range.
Parata lands with a hook. Curtin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Curtin defending well as Parata loads up on a big left hand.
Curtin checks a low kick from Parata.
It seemed like Curtin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parata with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parata swings widly with a right hand
and Curtin counters with a thumping low kick.
Parata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Curtin counters with a straight right hand.
Parata lands a nice looking body shot.
Curtin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parata.
Curtin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtin.
Parata loads up on a big right hand but Curtin slips the punch.
Parata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtin looks to land a combination but Parata avoids it well.
Curtin throws a jab but it's blocked by Parata.
The fighters circling - Parata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtin throws out a counter right but Parata avoids it with no problem.
Curtin misses with a leg kick
and Parata counters with a series of strikes. Curtin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parata throws an overhand right that lands on Curtin's shoulder, as Curtin tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parata.
A combination from Parata does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parata misses with an uppercut
and Curtin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parata misses the shot to the body.
Parata throws a series of punches but Curtin avoids them all with ease.
Parata misses with a looping left.
Curtin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parata looks to land a right hand but Curtin moved out of range.
Curtin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anaru Parata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Curtin.
Curtin throws a leg kick that misses.
Parata loads up on a big right hand but Curtin slips the punch.
Curtin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anaru Parata dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Curtin slips a jab from Parata.
And Curtin tries to counter it with a takedown but Parata pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curtin connects with a high kick.
Curtin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parata.
Curtin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Parata misses with a left hand
and Curtin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parata's knee momentarily.
Parata moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parata gets through Curtin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parata scores with a hook to the body.
Parata lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parata lands with a left to the head.
Parata lands a right hand.
Parata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curtin trying to control the position but instead, Parata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curtin into the cage.
Curtin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Curtin 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 Parata has denied him.
Parata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curtin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dani Curtin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Parata.
A shot in the inside from Parata.
Parata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parata as Curtin tries to tie him up.
Curtin misses with a knee strike.
Curtin looking to slow down the pace here.
Parata lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Curtin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Curtin is trying to stall.
Curtin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Curtin looking to throw knees to the head but Parata is blocking nicely.
Parata pushes Curtin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Parata on the inside.
Curtin is trying to pull guard but Parata has him pressed against the cage.
Curtin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Parata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parata digs a right hand underneath Curtin's ribcage. Curtin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curtin tries a knee to the head but Parata blocks it.
Curtin keeps control of Parata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anaru Parata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Come on Parata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parata lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curtin throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anaru Parata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parata 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anaru Parata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arrin Mccreth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Cezar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arrin Mccreth !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Cezar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Cezar misses.
Cezar gets tackled into the cage by Mccreth . Mccreth maintains the clinch.
Cezar is trying to break free.
Cezar tries to circle away but Mccreth has him pinned against the cage.
Mccreth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mccreth drops Cezar with a big knee straight up the middle! Cezar is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Julio Cezar has been cut.
Julio Cezar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cezar lands a jab to the nose.
Mccreth clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccreth stalling against the cage.
Mccreth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cezar's efforts to push away.
Mccreth has Cezar pressed against the cage, preventing Cezar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mccreth prevents Cezar from breaking the clinch.
Mccreth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cezar.
Mccreth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cezar tries to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling the position.
Cezar is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks.
Mccreth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Mccreth .
Mccreth with a knee to the head.
Cezar is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccreth lands a big right hand that drops Cezar! The killer instinct kicks in and Mccreth finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mccreth !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arrin Mccreth !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Klank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Sarulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Martin Klank has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Martin Klank seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Klank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Sarulo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klank is looking to clinch.
Klank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sarulo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Klank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sarulo cracks Klank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sarulo lands a lovely overhand right.
Klank fails with a takedown attempt.
Sarulo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sarulo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sarulo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klank seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarulo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Klank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Sarulo looks to move away, Klank throws a big counter combo but Sarulo just gets out of the way.
Sarulo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klank in his tracks.
Klank misses with a two punch combination.
Sarulo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klank circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Sarulo does it's job there.
Klank is rocked!
Sarulo darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Klank's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Sarulo before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergio Sarulo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony OngBak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony OngBak!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OngBak, pushing him back against the cage.
OngBak manages to break the clinch.
OngBak dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on OngBak's head and hops out.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but OngBak has taken the fight into the clinch.
OngBak missing with knees to the body.
OngBak tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OngBak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
OngBak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from OngBak. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OngBak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OngBak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but OngBak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith trying to control the pace.
OngBak manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OngBak blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OngBak's elbow.
OngBak breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that OngBak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
OngBak gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith avoiding damage as OngBak throws knees to the body.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OngBak trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OngBak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OngBak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OngBak.
A knee to the head by OngBak.
OngBak tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony OngBak.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OngBak's elbow.
Smith has OngBak pressed against the cage.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony OngBak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith clinches up with OngBak and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OngBak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OngBak moves away.
Smith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OngBak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from OngBak.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
OngBak follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pushes OngBak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OngBak is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
OngBak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith looking to stall.
OngBak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from OngBak.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but OngBak has the dominant position.
OngBak looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but OngBak has double underhooks.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OngBak avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by OngBak. OngBak maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
OngBak fails to pull guard.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OngBak has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OngBak.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony OngBak.
OngBak is breathing heavily.
OngBak wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OngBak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OngBak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath OngBak's ribcage. OngBak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends OngBak tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves OngBak back to his feet - he wants the finish!
OngBak is rocked!
Smith drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks OngBak right on the button. OngBak goes down! Smith follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Smith gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erick Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Laliberte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
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251 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erick Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Laliberte!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laliberte scores with a jab to the body.
Laliberte connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Laliberte.
Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Laliberte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Souza goes for a double leg but Laliberte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laliberte continues to drive forward.
Souza thows a leg kick but Laliberte checks it
and Laliberte counters with a nice kick to the body.
Laliberte feints and then cracks Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Souza down.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laliberte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza throws the left hand but Laliberte avoids the punch easily.
Laliberte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souza blocks a head kick by Laliberte.
Souza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laliberte. That one must have hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laliberte sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laliberte is out of range.
Souza thows a leg kick but Laliberte checks it
and Laliberte counters with a straight right hand.
Souza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laliberte's half guard.
Souza is taking a breather. Laliberte says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Laliberte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is thwarting Laliberte's attempts to control the position.
Laliberte keeping control of the position.
Laliberte is looking to control Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laliberte avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Souza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Laliberte defends it.
Laliberte tries to kick Souza off but Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laliberte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte connects with a leg kick. Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laliberte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laliberte.
Souza tries to clinch there but Laliberte circles away.
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Laliberte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laliberte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laliberte moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Souza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Laliberte breaks the clinch.
Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laliberte's guard.
Laliberte has Souza pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Laliberte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souza controls the pace.
Souza is standing up over Laliberte. Laliberte looks to escape but Souza dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laliberte is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Souza asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Souza tries for a kimura but Laliberte is defending well.
Souza scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Laliberte 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.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laliberte is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Laliberte circles away and we're back to standing.
Laliberte explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laliberte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laliberte connects with a leg kick. Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laliberte blocks a jab.
Laliberte throws out a counter right but Souza avoids it with no problem.
Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Souza attempts a counter takedown but Laliberte avoids it well and moves away.
Laliberte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laliberte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza misses with an uppercut
and Laliberte counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Souza lands in his opponent's guard.
Souza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza trying to control but Laliberte is working from the bottom.
Souza advances position into side control!
Laliberte trying his best to control but Souza has mounted him.
Souza controlling his opponent.
Laliberte tries to hold on but Souza postures up.
Souza with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte tries to hold on but Souza pushes him away.
Souza content just to control the position here.
Laliberte is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Souza controlling the pace for now.
Laliberte sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Souza is nestled in close to Laliberte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Souza controlling the action here.
Souza thows a huge punch but Laliberte dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza stalling.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Souza slips a nice elbow through Laliberte's hands, connecting with Laliberte's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laliberte throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Souza with the ground and pound but Laliberte uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Souza trying to control but Laliberte is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Souza is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Souza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laliberte! But no joy.
Guy Laliberte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laliberte fakes the leg kick and cracks Souza in the body.
Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laliberte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laliberte is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erick Souza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Laliberte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laliberte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Erick Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Souza throws a low kick, looking for Laliberte's leg but Laliberte calmly moves out of range.
Souza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Souza throws a low kick, looking for Laliberte's leg but Laliberte calmly moves out of range.
Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Souza will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laliberte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laliberte wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
A left lands for Laliberte.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Laliberte to counter with a crisp jab.
Laliberte misses with a double jab.
Laliberte misses with a head kick.
Laliberte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laliberte connects with a jab.
Laliberte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laliberte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souza throws out the jab.
Erick Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza swings for the body but Laliberte moves out of range.
Laliberte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laliberte.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laliberte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Souza misses with a low kick.
Souza moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLaliberte.
Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laliberte throws a body kick that misses.
Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Laliberte is quick to defend against it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Laliberte. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Souza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laliberte's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laliberte wants to control but Souza passes easily into half guard.
Laliberte wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souza.
Souza stalling.
Laliberte keeping control of the position.
Laliberte tries to kick Souza off but Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Laliberte is looking to control Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laliberte avoid being mounted?
Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laliberte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Souza controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laliberte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laliberte swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Laliberte has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laliberte slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
Souza walks into a straight right hand from Laliberte.
Laliberte scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Laliberte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laliberte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Laliberte!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Efron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callum Welsh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Efron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Callum Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Efron shoots and misses
and Welsh counters with a good low kick that Efron was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Welsh.
Welsh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Welsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Welsh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Welsh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Efron's head.
Welsh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Welsh connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Welsh.
As Welsh tries to get set, Efron tries to push him back and clinch up but Welsh manages to avoid the attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Welsh.
We've been told by Efron's head coaches at Die Trying Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welsh misses with a body kick.
Efron was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Welsh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Welsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Welsh.
Welsh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Welsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh clinches with his opponent.
Welsh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Efron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Welsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Welsh manages to break the clinch.
Callum Welsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Welsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Efron. That did some damage!
Welsh pushes Efron up against the cage in a clinch.
Efron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Welsh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Welsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Efron avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Welsh.
Efron blocks an elbow strike from Welsh.
Efron looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Efron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Welsh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Welsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Bernard Efron has been cut.
A short left from Welsh.
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!
Welsh stalling against the cage.
Welsh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Welsh.
Welsh lands an elbow inside that Efron shrugs off.
Welsh is pushing Efron up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Welsh trying to land knees to the body.
Welsh lands an elbow inside.
Welsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Efron avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Welsh.
Efron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Welsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Welsh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Callum Welsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh moves into range and clinches up with Efron.
Efron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Welsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Efron is trying to pull guard but Welsh has him pressed against the cage.
Welsh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Welsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Efron is breathing heavily.
Welsh lands a good knee to the midsection. Efron won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Welsh.
Bernard Efron's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welsh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Efron takes a knee to the side of the body.
Welsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Welsh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Welsh landing knees to the head.
Welsh lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Welsh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernard Efron's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Welsh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Callum Welsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Efron takes an elbow to the temple.
Efron jumps guard but Welsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Welsh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Welsh controlling the action here for a moment.
Welsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Efron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welsh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Efron.
Welsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Efron is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Efron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Efron avoiding damage as Welsh throws knees to the body.
A short right from Welsh on the inside.
Welsh lands a nice elbow.
Welsh lands a good knee to the midsection. Efron won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Efron wants to take the fight to the mat but Welsh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Efron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welsh working Efron over with knees to the body.
Efron is trying to pull guard but Welsh has him pressed against the cage.
Welsh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Efron's face.
Bernard Efron's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Welsh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Efron's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh stalling.
Welsh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Welsh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Efron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Welsh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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!
Welsh manages to break the clinch.
Callum Welsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Welsh lands with a slapping head kick.
Jeez, Bernard Efron's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Welsh scoring well with a low kick there.
Welsh forces Efron back against the cage and clinches.
Welsh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Welsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Efron avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh lands an elbow that stopped Efron in his tracks for a moment.
Efron takes a knee to the side of the body.
Welsh scores a nice knee to the body.
Welsh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Welsh.
Efron managing to block the knees to the body from Welsh.
Efron blocks an elbow strike.
Welsh lands an elbow inside that Efron shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bernard Efron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Callum Welsh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Thalente Sfiso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Tumenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Albert Tumenov enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Thalente Sfiso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Tumenov!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sfiso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tumenov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tumenov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sfiso keeps the fight on the outside.
Sfiso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tumenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tumenov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Sfiso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sfiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tumenov.
Tumenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sfiso.
Sfiso tries to move into range but Tumenov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tumenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sfiso half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tumenov lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Tumenov misses.
Tumenov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sfiso moves into range and clinches up with Tumenov.
Sfiso wants the takedown. Tumenov is fighting it off but Sfiso persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tumenov's guard against the cage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tumenov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sfiso content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sfiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Tumenov controls his hands.
Tumenov blocks an uppercut.
Sfiso can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sfiso just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tumenov's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sfiso pushes Tumenov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sfiso throws an elbow but it misses.
Tumenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sfiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Tumenov controls his hands.
A short left from Tumenov.
Tumenov blocks the elbow strike.
Sfiso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tumenov dodges an elbow strike from Sfiso.
Tumenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sfiso backwards.
Tumenov lands with a right to the head.
Sfiso lands a left hand.
Sfiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tumenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sfiso can't find room to land a body shot as Tumenov controls the action.
Sfiso is working for takedown but Tumenov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tumenov blocks an elbow strike from Sfiso.
Sfiso has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tumenov regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sfiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sfiso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sfiso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sfiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sfiso stands up over Tumenov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sfiso connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sfiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sfiso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tumenov's head.
Sfiso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sfiso throwing strikes from guard but Tumenov blocks nicely.
Tumenov is trying to control the position but Sfiso postures up.
Sfiso working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sfiso works over Tumenov with some ground and pound from guard.
Tumenov has momentary wrist control but Sfiso slips an elbow through the middle.
Sfiso 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.
Sfiso 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.
Sfiso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sfiso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tumenov's head.
Sfiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sfiso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tumenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Thalente Sfiso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tumenov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Prince Thalente Sfiso has been cut.
Tumenov misses with a straight left.
Sfiso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sfiso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tumenov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sfiso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sfiso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sfiso. Tumenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tumenov throws a looping overhand right but Sfiso ducks down to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sfiso.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Sfiso crashes against the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sfiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sfiso creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sfiso working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Sfiso's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Prince Thalente Sfiso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tumenov is trying to escape the position but Sfiso is controlling the position.
Sfiso creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tumenov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sfiso working the head with strikes.
Tumenov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tumenov is looking to reverse the position.
Sfiso landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sfiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sfiso working the strikes but Tumenov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sfiso throwing shots but Tumenov is blocking nicely.
Sfiso winds up and cracks Tumenov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sfiso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sfiso takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sfiso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sfiso in particular looking to stall.
Sfiso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tumenov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sfiso drops an elbow to the side of Tumenov's head.
Sfiso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tumenov is rocked!
Sfiso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumenov can do to turn this around?
Sfiso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tumenov is still in real trouble! Can Sfiso finish him?
Sfiso is working for a kimura but Tumenov is defending it quite comfortably.
Sfiso slows the pace down in half guard.
Sfiso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tumenov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sfiso drops an elbow to the side of Tumenov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sfiso not doing much here.
Tumenov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sfiso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sfiso lands strikes from half guard.
Tumenov won't allow Sfiso to pass to mount.
Sfiso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sfiso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tumenov trying to hold on to Sfiso's head to control him but Sfiso postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Thalente Sfiso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Prince Thalente Sfiso's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tumenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sfiso connects with a body shot that sends Tumenov's belly button to the back.
Tumenov misses with a wild body shot.
Sfiso throws a hook but Tumenov blocks it.
Sfiso slips a jab from Tumenov.
Sfiso throws a leg kick but Tumenov moved away.
Sfiso walks into a jab.
Tumenov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sfiso off the cage and back into range.
Tumenov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sfiso shoots in for a takedown but Tumenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tumenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sfiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Tumenov.
Sfiso misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sfiso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tumenov lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sfiso throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Sfiso as the two fighters clinch.
Sfiso throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sfiso jumps into guard, dragging Tumenov to the mat.
Sfiso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sfiso tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sfiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sfiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tumenov stopping the sweep attempt from Sfiso.
Sfiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tumenov's guard.
Our spies down at at McElias (Russian Bears TM) inform us that Tumenov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tumenov has momentary wrist control but Sfiso slips an elbow through the middle.
Sfiso landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sfiso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sfiso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tumenov's head.
Sfiso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sfiso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sfiso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sfiso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tumenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sfiso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tumenov's head.
Sfiso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sfiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sfiso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sfiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tumenov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tumenov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sfiso postures up and lands a big shot to Tumenov's brow.
Sfiso distracts Tumenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sfiso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sfiso throwing strikes but missing.
Sfiso throws an elbow that misses. Tumenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sfiso's guard. Nice move by Tumenov!
Sfiso throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Albert Tumenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sfiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Sfiso, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sfiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Prince Thalente Sfiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sfiso slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Thalente Sfiso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sfiso, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Thalente Sfiso!
An out of breath and clearly excited Prince Thalente Sfiso thanked ON TAP Nutrition & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruiz Edinhio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonjay Narumbatangalang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruiz Edinhio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruiz Edinhio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonjay Narumbatangalang!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narumbatangalang lands a jab-cross combination.
Narumbatangalang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edinhio feinted with a counter takedown.
Narumbatangalang throws out a powerful jab.
Narumbatangalang misses with a body kick.
Edinhio shoots in but Narumbatangalang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edinhio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edinhio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Narumbatangalang pulls Edinhio in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edinhio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Narumbatangalang is controlling Edinhio's posture.
Let's hope that Narumbatangalang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Narumbatangalang wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edinhio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Narumbatangalang struggling a bit here.
Edinhio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Narumbatangalang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Edinhio wants to control but Narumbatangalang is keeping him busy.
Edinhio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edinhio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Narumbatangalang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edinhio's guard! Nice work there by Narumbatangalang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edinhio trying to control the position.
Narumbatangalang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edinhio pulls Narumbatangalang in close to prevent any damage.
Edinhio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edinhio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Narumbatangalang controls the pace.
Narumbatangalang postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Edinhio has his foot on Narumbatangalang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Narumbatangalang works his way back into a safe position though.
Narumbatangalang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Narumbatangalang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Narumbatangalang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edinhio sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Narumbatangalang in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edinhio gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonjay Narumbatangalang 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.
Narumbatangalang tries a head kick but it misses.
Edinhio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edinhio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A thudding body kick lands there by Narumbatangalang!
Edinhio closes the distance and clinches up with Narumbatangalang, looking for a takedown. Edinhio pushes Narumbatangalang against the cage but Narumbatangalang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Edinhio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narumbatangalang tries to bum rush Edinhio with a series of wild strikes but Edinhio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edinhio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Narumbatangalang jabs at Edinhio's body.
No luck for Edinhio with that takedown attempt.
Narumbatangalang misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edinhio fails with the takedown
and Narumbatangalang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Narumbatangalang throws a head kick but Edinhio moves out of range.
Edinhio misses with a takedown
and Narumbatangalang counters with a stiff right hand.
Edinhio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edinhio has his takedown stuffed
and Narumbatangalang counters with a leg kick.
Sonjay Narumbatangalang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narumbatangalang swinging wildly here.
Edinhio shoots in for a double leg but Narumbatangalang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sonjay Narumbatangalang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Narumbatangalang as Edinhio shoots in.
Edinhio shoots in looking for a takedown. Narumbatangalang tries to sprawl out of it but Edinhio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Narumbatangalang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Narumbatangalang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edinhio tries for a takedown but Narumbatangalang circles away easily
and Narumbatangalang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edinhio walks into a straight right hand from Narumbatangalang.
Edinhio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Narumbatangalang avoids it really well and circles away.
Narumbatangalang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edinhio backs up against the cage.
Edinhio fails with the takedown.
Narumbatangalang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edinhio shoots in looking for a takedown. Narumbatangalang tries to sprawl out of it but Edinhio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Narumbatangalang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narumbatangalang tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Narumbatangalang.
Sonjay Narumbatangalang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narumbatangalang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edinhio was well out of range. Poor timing from Narumbatangalang.
Edinhio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Narumbatangalang's waist but Narumbatangalang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edinhio off to one side.
A left and a right from Narumbatangalang both land. Nice combination.
Edinhio is rocked!
Edinhio with a poor takedown
and Narumbatangalang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Edinhio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edinhio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Narumbatangalang throws a quick head kick that knocks Edinhio silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Narumbatangalang is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sonjay Narumbatangalang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simone Milanesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Infamous has chosen Kevin Gates- Satellites as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simone Milanesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milanesi throws a head kick but Infamous moves out of range.
Infamous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Milanesi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Infamous tries to clinch up.
Milanesi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Paulo Infamous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Milanesi - that will leave a mark!
Infamous wants to clinch.
Infamous rushes Milanesi and presses him up against the cage.
Infamous being controlled against the cage.
Infamous fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Infamous.
Infamous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Infamous tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simone Milanesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Infamous.
Infamous jumps guard but Milanesi stands there with Infamous around his waist. Infamous gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Milanesi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous is trying to pull guard but Milanesi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Infamous fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Milanesi - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Infamous.
Milanesi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Milanesi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Infamous blocks a head kick by Milanesi.
Infamous tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Milanesi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milanesi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Infamous gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Infamous blocks an uppercut.
Infamous tries for a takedown but Milanesi manages to get underhooks.
Milanesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Infamous avoids the damage to the body.
Milanesi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Infamous blocks it with crossed arms.
Milanesi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Infamous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milanesi's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milanesi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Infamous comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Infamous blocks a head kick by Milanesi.
Milanesi throws a head kick but Infamous moves out of range.
Infamous is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Milanesi with a body shot.
Milanesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Milanesi gets tackled into the cage by Infamous. Infamous maintains the clinch.
Infamous pulls Milanesi into guard.
Infamous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Infamous is looking for a triangle but Milanesi pushes his legs off easily.
Infamous looking for a guillotine here but Milanesi defends easily.
Infamous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Milanesi defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous has an active guard here but Milanesi has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Milanesi pulls his head out easily.
Milanesi prevents Infamous from improving his position.
Infamous gets back to full guard.
Infamous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Infamous throws his legs up looking for a submission but Milanesi uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Milanesi off and has taken his back!
Infamous throws a series of strikes and Milanesi wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Milanesi blocking the ground and pound.
Milanesi is trying to escape the mount.
Infamous misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Infamous thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Infamous landing shots from mount.
Milanesi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Infamous.
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!
Infamous is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Milanesi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulo Infamous will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Milanesi tries a low kick but Infamous avoids it.
Milanesi connects with a high kick.
Infamous misses with a takedown attempt
and Milanesi counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Infamous badly! He tries to strike back but Milanesi puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Infamous out cold! Oh man, Infamous will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simone Milanesi!
After winning the bout, Simone Milanesi 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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